A Boy Called Christmas

"Experience the magic."

2021 1h 44m EN

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7.3

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★7.3TMDB · 835

FamilyAdventureFantasy

Synopsis

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An ordinary young boy called Nikolas sets out on an extraordinary adventure into the snowy north in search of his father who is on a quest to discover the fabled village of the elves, Elfhelm. Taking with him a headstrong reindeer called Blitzen and a loyal pet mouse, Nikolas soon meets his destiny in this magical and endearing story that proves nothing is impossible…

“Experience the magic.”

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Cast

Henry Lawfull
Nikolas
Toby Jones
Father Topo
Sally Hawkins
Mother Vodol
Kristen Wiig
Aunt Carlotta
Michiel Huisman
Joel
Zoe Colletti
Truth Pixie
Stephen Merchant
Miika (voice)
Joel Fry
Matt

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Gil Kenan
Writers: Gil Kenan, Ol Parker
Languages: English
Countries: United Kingdom

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ERA

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Released 5 years ago.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Gil Kenan, shot by Zac Nicholson. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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Original score by Dario Marianelli. 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 Peter Lambert 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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Henry Lawfull and Toby Jones and Sally Hawkins carry the top of the cast.

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FACT

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Marketing tagline: "Experience the magic.".

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IMDB entry: tt10187208 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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The take

Gil Kenan directs. Zac Nicholson behind the camera. Dario Marianelli scores. Peter Lambert cuts. Produced in United Kingdom. Dialogue in English.

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Things worth knowing

1Released 5 years ago.
2Directed by Gil Kenan, shot by Zac Nicholson. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
3Original score by Dario Marianelli. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
4Editor Peter Lambert shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
5Henry Lawfull and Toby Jones and Sally Hawkins carry the top of the cast.
6Marketing tagline: "Experience the magic.".
7IMDB entry: tt10187208 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
8Classified under 15 themes, including "elves", "holiday", "santa claus", "mouse".