Father Christmas
1991, English. Directed by Dave Unwin.
Classic animation based on Raymond Briggs' book. What does Father Christmas do with himself for the other 364 days of the year ?
- Runtime
- 0h 25m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.5/10 from 40 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch Father Christmas
Father Christmas isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 24 December 1991.
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Details
- Released
- 24 December 1991
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Written by
- Dianne Jackson
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What Father Christmas is based on
Father Christmas is based on Father Christmas (1973) by Raymond Briggs, published by Hamish Hamilton.
1973
Father Christmas
By Raymond Briggs
Published by Hamish Hamilton
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Father Christmas: quick answers
Is Father Christmas worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.5/10 from 40 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Father Christmas?
Father Christmas runs 25 minutes (0h 25m).
Does Father Christmas have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Father Christmas. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Father Christmas parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for Father Christmas yet.
Which OTT platform is Father Christmas on?
Father Christmas isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 24 December 1991. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like Father Christmas?
If you liked Father Christmas, try Ice Age: A Mammoth Christmas, Olive, the Other Reindeer, Stick Man.
Who directed Father Christmas?
Father Christmas (1991) was directed by Dave Unwin and stars Mel Smith.
What is Father Christmas based on?
Father Christmas is based on Father Christmas (1973) by Raymond Briggs, published by Hamish Hamilton.