A Boy Called Christmas

Name: A Boy Called Christmas
Director: Gil Kenan
Genre: Family, Fantasy, Adventure
Released: 2021-01-01
Duration: 104 min
Rating: 7.3
Cast: Henry Lawfull, Michiel Huisman, Stephen Merchant, Maggie Smith, Sally Hawkins

2021Dir. Gil Kenan1h 44m

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Runtime1h 44m

Released2021

Box office$3.7M

DirectorGil Kenan

About This Movie

A Boy Called Christmas really captures that whimsical spirit of adventure, doesn’t it? Directed by Gil Kenan, it blends family-friendly themes with a sprinkle of fantasy. The pacing is quite brisk, keeping you engaged as young Nikolas, with his reindeer Blitzen and a mouse companion, navigates a snowy landscape filled with wonder. The practical effects are charming rather than overly polished, giving it a warm, storybook feel. The performances, especially from the young lead, breathe life into this tale of searching for family and believing in the impossible. There’s a certain magic in the way it explores themes of hope and kindness, which feels especially poignant these days, don't you think?

Great for family movie nightsExplores themes of hope and familyUnique blend of adventure and fantasy