A Boy Called Christmas
“Experience the magic.”
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…
Where to watch A Boy Called Christmas in United States
Netflix
Netflix Standard with AdsClick a service to open A Boy Called Christmas there. Availability last verified on June 20, 2026.
Where is A Boy Called Christmas streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
| India | Netflix | — |
| United Kingdom | Sky Go, Now TV Cinema | Sky Store |
| Canada | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
| Australia | Netflix, BINGE, Foxtel Now, Netflix Standard with Ads | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Germany | Allstars Amazon Channel | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| France | — | Apple TV Store, Canal VOD, Orange VOD |
| Spain | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
| Brazil | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
| Japan | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
About A Boy Called Christmas
A Boy Called Christmas is a 2021 English-language family, adventure and fantasy film directed by Gil Kenan. The cast is led by Henry Lawfull, Michiel Huisman, Stephen Merchant. It has a runtime of 1h 44m. Viewers rate it 7.3/10 across 800 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads.
A Boy Called Christmas was produced by StudioCanal UK and Blueprint Pictures and made in United Kingdom. It was released on November 24, 2021, and carries a PG certification. At the box office it grossed around $4 million worldwide.
- Director
- Gil Kenan
- Writers
- Gil Kenan, Ol Parker
- Release date
- November 24, 2021
- OTT release
- November 24, 2021
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- PG
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Box office
- $4 million
- Production
- StudioCanal UK, Blueprint Pictures
A Boy Called Christmas cast & crew
A Boy Called Christmas was directed by Gil Kenan and written by Gil Kenan and Ol Parker.
The cast features Henry Lawfull as Nikolas, Michiel Huisman as Joel, Stephen Merchant as Miika (voice), Maggie Smith as Aunt Ruth, Sally Hawkins as Mother Vodol, and Jim Broadbent as King.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Dario Marianelli, cinematography is by Zac Nicholson, and it was produced by Ron Halpern and Matt Haig.
Is A Boy Called Christmas worth watching?
A Boy Called Christmas holds an audience score of 7.3/10 from 816 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed family films.
At 1h 44m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy family, adventure, and fantasy, A Boy Called Christmas is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch A Boy Called Christmas
In United States, you can stream A Boy Called Christmas on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads. Click any service above to open it directly.
It first became available to stream digitally on November 24, 2021.
Streaming rights change country by country and month by month, so the options above reflect United States today — switch your country at the top of the where-to-watch section to see availability elsewhere.
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Cast of A Boy Called Christmas
Henry Lawfull
Nikolas
Michiel Huisman
Joel
Stephen Merchant
Miika (voice)
Maggie Smith
Aunt Ruth
Sally Hawkins
Mother Vodol
Jim Broadbent
King
Toby Jones
Father Topo
Kristen Wiig
Aunt Carlotta
Rune Temte
Anders
Zoe Colletti
The Truth Pixie
Indica Watson
Little Noosh
Philip Lenkowsky
Hessu
A Boy Called Christmas — FAQs
▸Where can I watch A Boy Called Christmas in United States?
A Boy Called Christmas is streaming on Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads in United States.
▸Is A Boy Called Christmas on Netflix?
Yes — A Boy Called Christmas is currently available on Netflix in United States.
▸What language is A Boy Called Christmas in?
A Boy Called Christmas is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is A Boy Called Christmas?
A Boy Called Christmas runs 1 hours 44 minutes (104 minutes).
▸What is A Boy Called Christmas rated?
A Boy Called Christmas is rated PG. It holds a 7.3/10 audience score from 816 ratings.
▸When did A Boy Called Christmas release on OTT?
A Boy Called Christmas became available digitally on November 24, 2021.
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