Arthur's Perfect Christmas

"A One-Hour Holiday Special!"

2000 1h 0m EN

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7.7

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★7.7TMDB · 28

AnimationFamilyComedyTV MovieDrama

Synopsis

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Arthur, D.W., and their family and friends prepare to make the best Christmas ever in Elwood City - but obstacles get in their way.

“A One-Hour Holiday Special!”

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Cast

Michael Yarmush
Arthur (voice)
Oliver Grainger
D.W. (voice)
Bruce Dinsmore
Binky / Dad (voice)
Daniel Brochu
Buster (voice)
Jodie Resther
Francine (voice)
Melissa Altro
Muffy (voice)
Luke Reid
Alan "The Brain" Powers (voice)
Arthur Holden
Mr. Ratburn (voice)

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Greg Bailey
Writers: Peter K. Hirsch, Eric Bergeron, Marie Blanchard
Languages: English
Countries: Canada, United States of America

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RUNTIME

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Tight 60-minute runtime — shorter than most television pilots.

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ERA

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26 years old — old enough to be someone's favourite childhood film.

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WORLD

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International production across 2 countries: Canada, United States of America.

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CINEMA

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Part of the "Arthur Collection" — so the characters or world continue elsewhere.

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DIRECTOR

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Original score by Raymond C. Fabi. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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DIRECTOR

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Editor Natalie Rossin shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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CAST

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Michael Yarmush and Oliver Grainger and Bruce Dinsmore carry the top of the cast.

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FACT

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Marketing tagline: "A One-Hour Holiday Special!".

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

Greg Bailey directs. Raymond C. Fabi scores. Natalie Rossin cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in Canada, United States of America. Dialogue in English.

Trivia

Things worth knowing

1Tight 60-minute runtime — shorter than most television pilots.
226 years old — old enough to be someone's favourite childhood film.
3International production across 2 countries: Canada, United States of America.
4Part of the "Arthur Collection" — so the characters or world continue elsewhere.
5Original score by Raymond C. Fabi. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
6Editor Natalie Rossin shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
7Michael Yarmush and Oliver Grainger and Bruce Dinsmore carry the top of the cast.
8Marketing tagline: "A One-Hour Holiday Special!".
9IMDB entry: tt0268948 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
10Only 28 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.