Arthur Christmas
“Ever wonder how 2 Billion presents get delivered all in 1 night?”
For hundreds of years, the Claus family has delegated the title "Santa" to a chosen few of its members, which can be passed down upon retirement. Each Christmas, Santa and his vast army of highly trained elves produce gifts and distribute them around the world in a one-night high-tech operation. However, when one of 600 million children to receive a gift from Santa on Christmas Eve is missed, it is deemed ‘acceptable’ to all but one—Arthur Claus, the current Santa’s misfit son deemed ineligible for the title, who executes an unauthorised rookie mission to get the last present halfway around the globe before dawn on Christmas morning.
Where to watch Arthur Christmas in United States
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Where is Arthur Christmas streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home |
| India | Sony Pictures Amazon Channel | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| United Kingdom | Sky Go, Now TV Cinema | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video |
| Canada | Crave, Club Illico, Starz Amazon Channel, Crave Amazon Channel | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo |
| Australia | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Fetch TV |
| Germany | Netflix, Netflix Kids, Netflix Standard with Ads | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| France | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Canal VOD |
| Spain | — | Apple TV Store, Movistar Plus+ Ficción Total , Rakuten TV |
| Brazil | — | Claro video, Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Japan | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
About Arthur Christmas
Arthur Christmas is a 2011 English-language drama, animation and family film directed by Sarah Smith. The cast is led by James McAvoy, Hugh Laurie, Bill Nighy. It has a runtime of 1h 37m. Viewers rate it 6.8/10 across 1600 ratings. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
Arthur Christmas was produced by Columbia Pictures, Sony Pictures Animation, and Aardman and made in United Kingdom and United States of America. It was released on November 10, 2011, and carries a PG certification. Made on a budget of about $10 million, it went on to gross $151 million worldwide.
- Director
- Sarah Smith
- Writers
- Sarah Smith, Peter Baynham
- Release date
- November 10, 2011
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- PG
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United Kingdom, United States of America
- Budget
- $10 million
- Box office
- $151 million
- Production
- Columbia Pictures, Sony Pictures Animation, Aardman
Arthur Christmas cast & crew
Arthur Christmas was directed by Sarah Smith and written by Sarah Smith and Peter Baynham.
The cast features James McAvoy as Arthur (voice), Hugh Laurie as Steve (voice), Bill Nighy as Grandsanta (voice), Jim Broadbent as Santa (voice), Imelda Staunton as Mrs Santa (voice), and Ashley Jensen as Bryony (voice).
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Harry Gregson-Williams and it was produced by Carla Shelley and Steve Pegram.
Is Arthur Christmas worth watching?
Arthur Christmas holds an audience score of 6.8/10 from 1,642 ratings, a solidly received drama films.
At 1h 37m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy drama, animation, and family, Arthur Christmas is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Arthur Christmas
Arthur Christmas isn't on a subscription service in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, and Spectrum On Demand.
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 Arthur Christmas
James McAvoy
Arthur (voice)
Hugh Laurie
Steve (voice)
Bill Nighy
Grandsanta (voice)
Jim Broadbent
Santa (voice)
Imelda Staunton
Mrs Santa (voice)
Ashley Jensen
Bryony (voice)
Marc Wootton
Peter (voice)
Laura Linney
North Pole Computer (voice)
Eva Longoria
Chief De Silva (voice)
Ramona Marquez
Gwen (voice)
Michael Palin
Ernie Clicker (voice)
Sanjeev Bhaskar
Lead Elf (voice)
Arthur Christmas — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Arthur Christmas in United States?
Arthur Christmas is not on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home.
▸What language is Arthur Christmas in?
Arthur Christmas is originally in English, with audio tracks including English, Spanish. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Arthur Christmas?
Arthur Christmas runs 1 hours 37 minutes (97 minutes).
▸What is Arthur Christmas rated?
Arthur Christmas is rated PG. It holds a 6.8/10 audience score from 1,642 ratings.
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