Albert
Synopsis
Albert is the story of a tiny Douglas fir tree named Albert who has big dreams of becoming Empire City's most famous Christmas tree. When the search for this year's tree is announced, Albert believes he has found his calling and hits the road with his two best friends, Maisie the persistently positive plam tree, and Gene the abrasive and blisteringly honest weed, to fulfill his destiny. With a few prickly situations along the way, and Cactus Pete out to stop him, Albert learns the true meaning of Christmas.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Official Trailer #2 [HD] | "Albert"
Type: Teaser • Published 2016-11-14
Top Cast
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Bobby Moynihan
Albert
John DiMaggio
Donny
Judah Friedlander
Gene
Mary Pat Gleason
Earth Mama
Rob Riggle
Cactus Pete
Sasheer Zamata
Maisie
Katie Crown
Skuzz / Moss
Aaron Eisenberg
Didi
Abby Ryder Fortson
Saplings
Will Eisenberg
Cactus 2
Max Koch
Cactus #1 / Evergreen #1 / Harry
Lara Jill Miller
Lola
Betsy Sodaro
Betty
Breanna Yde
Molly
Tom Kenny
Horton
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 29, 2018
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Max Lang
- Screenplay & Story
- Aaron Eisenberg, Joe Stillman, Will Eisenberg
- Original Score
- Brad Breeck
- Original Title
- Albert
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 42m
- Production Studios
- Studio Soi, Nickelodeon Animation Studio
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Max Lang
Aaron Eisenberg, Joe Stillman, Will Eisenberg
Brad Breeck
Gregory Lewis
Chris Viscardi, Will McRobb, MacGregor Middleton
Department Leadership Roster
Aaron Eisenberg
Screenplay
Max Lang
Director
Chris Viscardi
Producer
Will McRobb
Producer
Joe Stillman
Screenplay
Will Eisenberg
Screenplay
MacGregor Middleton
Producer
Brad Breeck
Original Music Composer
Gregory Lewis
Editor
Sylvain Marc
Production Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
G: General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.
General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Albert
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Albert about?
Albert is the story of a tiny Douglas fir tree named Albert who has big dreams of becoming Empire City's most famous Christmas tree. When the search for this year's tree is announced, Albert believes he has found his calling and hits the road with his two best friends, Maisie the persistently positive plam tree, and Gene the abrasive and blisteringly honest weed, to fulfill his destiny. With a few prickly situations along the way, and Cactus Pete out to stop him, Albert learns the true meaning of Christmas.
Who directed Albert?
Albert was directed by Max Lang.
Who stars in Albert?
The principal cast of Albert includes Bobby Moynihan, John DiMaggio, Judah Friedlander, Mary Pat Gleason, Rob Riggle.
When was Albert released and how long is it?
Albert was released in 2016 with a total runtime of 42m.
Who composed the musical score for Albert?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Albert was composed by Brad Breeck.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Albert?
Albert holds official age classifications: GB: PG (Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.); US: G (General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.).