Father Christmas Is Back
2021, English. Directed by Philippe Martinez & Mick Davis.
Four sisters – Caroline, Joanna, Paulina, and Vicky – reunite for the Christmas Holiday in a Yorkshire mansion. However, their estranged father, James, joins in for the first time since he left the family behind decades prior. The group attempts to get through the holiday despite comedic misunderstandings, while also uncovering the long-buried secret that tore their family apart, so many years ago.
- Runtime
- 1h 45m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
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Father Christmas Is Back is streaming on Netflix in India.
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Cast & crew
- Philippe MartinezDirector
- Mick DavisDirector
- Nathalie CoxCaroline Christmas
- Talulah RileyVicky Christmas
- Elizabeth HurleyJoanna Christmas
- Kelsey GrammerJames Christmas
- John CleeseJohn Christmas
- Caroline QuentinElizabeth Christmas
- April BowlbyJackie
- Kris MarshallPeter Hope
- Ray FearonFelix
- Katy BrandReverend Jane
- Ania MarsonJane
- Naomi FrederickPaulina
Details
- Released
- 7 November 2021
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Written by
- Philippe Martinez, Dylanne Corcoran, David Conolly
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Father Christmas Is Back: quick answers
What comes after Father Christmas Is Back?
Next in the series: Christmas in Paradise (2022).
Is Father Christmas Is Back worth watching?
Our verdict is Snoozefest: Your time is worth more. It scores 4.6/10 from 178 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Father Christmas Is Back?
Father Christmas Is Back runs 105 minutes (1h 45m).
Does Father Christmas Is Back have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Father Christmas Is Back. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Father Christmas Is Back parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for Father Christmas Is Back yet.
Which OTT platform is Father Christmas Is Back on?
Father Christmas Is Back is streaming on Netflix in India. (Checked 12 November 2026.)
What movies are like Father Christmas Is Back?
If you liked Father Christmas Is Back, try A Sudden Case of Christmas, The Christmas Letter, A Christmas Story Christmas.
Who directed Father Christmas Is Back?
Father Christmas Is Back (2021) was directed by Philippe Martinez and Mick Davis and stars Nathalie Cox, Talulah Riley, Elizabeth Hurley.