The Flight Before Christmas
"An All-New Holiday Movie About Santa And His Little Helpers"
Originally released in 2008. The Flight Before Christmas is a animation/family film. directed by Kari Juusonen. At just 80 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Olli Jantunen, Hannu-Pekka Björkman, and Vuokko Hovatta
Synopsis
A young reindeer named Niko dreams about flying like his father, whom he has never met. Despite constant teasing from others, he sneaks out of his home valley to take flying lessons from Julius, a flying squirrel.
Quick Facts
Release Date
September 22, 2008
17 years ago
Runtime
1h 20m
80 minutes total
User Rating
5.8/10
Mixed (154 votes)
Budget
$6.1M
Production budget
Box Office
$21.9M
3.6x return
Language
FI
Original language
Country
Belgium
+ 6 more
Directors
Top Cast
Olli Jantunen
as Niko (voice)
Hannu-Pekka Björkman
as Julius (voice)
Vuokko Hovatta
as Wilma (voice)
Vesa Vierikko
as Musta Susi (voice)
Jussi Lampi
as Räyskä (voice)
Risto Kaskilahti
as Rimppa / Uljas (voice)
Minttu Mustakallio
as Essie (voice)
Juha Veijonen
as Raavas (voice)
Puntti Valtonen
as Hirvas (voice)
Elina Knihtilä
as Oona (voice)
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- FI
- Budget
- $6,100,000
- Revenue
- $21,897,141
Production Companies
- A. Film Production
- Anima Vitae
- Cinemaker
- Animaker
- Ulysses Filmproduktion
- Europool
- Magma Films
- TV 2
- The Weinstein Company
- YLE
- UFA
- Nordisk Film & TV Fond
- Telepool
- Eurimages
- MEDIA Programme of the European Union
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Flight Before Christmas about?
A young reindeer named Niko dreams about flying like his father, whom he has never met. Despite constant teasing from others, he sneaks out of his home valley to take flying lessons from Julius, a ...
Who directed The Flight Before Christmas?
The Flight Before Christmas was directed by Kari Juusonen.
How long is The Flight Before Christmas?
The Flight Before Christmas has a runtime of 1 hours and 20 minutes (80 minutes total).
When was The Flight Before Christmas released?
The Flight Before Christmas was released on September 22, 2008 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Flight Before Christmas?
The main cast of The Flight Before Christmas includes Olli Jantunen, Hannu-Pekka Björkman, Vuokko Hovatta, Vesa Vierikko, Jussi Lampi.
Is The Flight Before Christmas worth watching?
The Flight Before Christmas has a user rating of 5.8/10 based on 154 reviews, indicating mixed reception from audiences.