Arthur Christmas
2011, English. Directed by Sarah Smith.
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 37m
- Post-credits
- Yes, stay
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG
Start now and it ends at ….
Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.8/10 from 1,702 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch Arthur Christmas
Arthur Christmas is streaming on Sony Pictures in India.
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Cast & crew
- Sarah SmithDirector
- James McAvoyArthur (voice)
- Hugh LaurieSteve (voice)
- Bill NighyGrandsanta (voice)
- Jim BroadbentSanta (voice)
- Imelda StauntonMrs Santa (voice)
- Ashley JensenBryony (voice)
- Marc WoottonPeter (voice)
- Laura LinneyNorth Pole Computer (voice)
- Eva LongoriaChief De Silva (voice)
- Ramona MarquezGwen (voice)
- Michael PalinErnie Clicker (voice)
- Sanjeev BhaskarLead Elf (voice)
Details
- Released
- 10 November 2011
- Country
- United Kingdom, United States of America
- Written by
- Sarah Smith, Peter Baynham
- Budget
- $10M
- Box office
- $151M
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Arthur Christmas: quick answers
Is Arthur Christmas worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.8/10 from 1,702 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Arthur Christmas?
Arthur Christmas runs 97 minutes (1h 37m).
Does Arthur Christmas have a post-credits scene?
Yes. Arthur Christmas has a scene during the credits, so don’t leave early.
Arthur Christmas parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Arthur Christmas is rated PG in India. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
Which OTT platform is Arthur Christmas on?
Arthur Christmas is streaming on Sony Pictures in India. (Checked 12 November 2026.)
What movies are like Arthur Christmas?
If you liked Arthur Christmas, try That Christmas, Mickey's Twice Upon a Christmas, Olive, the Other Reindeer.
Who directed Arthur Christmas?
Arthur Christmas (2011) was directed by Sarah Smith and stars James McAvoy, Hugh Laurie, Bill Nighy.