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Critic Nell Minow
rated 8

Children will enjoy spotting the origins of many Christmas traditions, but what will stay with them is the message of kindness, courage...

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Critic Kat Halstead
rated 8

An ideal Christmas movie to watch as a family, this festive treat really will appeal to all generations.

Read full review at Common Sense Media
Critic Ian Freer
rated 6

...is by-the-numbers Yuletide storytelling buoyed by a strong Brit cast, inventive filmmaking and a heart in the right place.

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Critic Cath Clarke
rated 6

Adventure, elves and home truths mingle in this big-hearted movie based on a Matt Haig children’s book.

Read full review at The Guardian
iceman
rated 8

Ok good movie

2 years ago
Critic Pooja Sharma
rated 10

The film feels like many great stories rolling into one big tale, and director Gil Kenan has dazzling visuals and colourful characters.

Read full review at Leisure Byte
Critic Andreas Samuelson
rated 6

Det är ett fantasifullt barnäventyr av typen ”Den oändliga historien” och Harry Potter.

Read full review at Moviezine

Cast & Crew

Gil Kenan
Director
Gil Kenan
Writer
Jim Broadbent
As King
Toby Jones
As Father Topo
Kristen Wiig
As Aunt Carlotta
Maggie Smith
As Aunt Ruth
Stephen Merchant
As Miika (voice)

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What is A Boy Called Christmas about? Toggle content

Join Nikolas, a young boy with a heart full of hope and a spirit full of adventure, as he embarks on an extraordinary journey to find his father and discover the magical village of Elfhelm. Along the way, he meets a loyal mouse named Miika, a testy reindeer named Blitzen, and a cast of enchanting characters who help him learn the true meaning of courage, perseverance, and faith. With the power of imagination and the magic of Christmas, Nikolas discovers that nothing is impossible, and that family can be found in the most unexpected places. Get ready to be whisked away to a world of wonder and joy in this heartwarming holiday tale.

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Some movies that have similar genres and were produced around the same time as A Boy Called Christmas include Raya and the Last Dragon, Rise of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Movie, Lady and the Tramp, Skater Girl, The Velveteen Rabbit, Prancer: A Christmas Tale.

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A Boy Called Christmas was released in theaters on November 25, 2021.