A Boy Called Christmas
“Experience the magic.”
Synopsis
An ordinary young boy called Nikolas sets out on an extraordinary adventure into the snowy north in search of his father who is on a quest to discover the fabled village of the elves, Elfhelm. Taking with him a headstrong reindeer called Blitzen and a loyal pet mouse, Nikolas soon meets his destiny in this magical and endearing story that proves nothing is impossible…
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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A Boy Called Christmas | Official Trailer | NetflixOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2021-11-01
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Henry Lawfull
Nikolas
Toby Jones
Father Topo
Sally Hawkins
Mother Vodol
Kristen Wiig
Aunt Carlotta
Michiel Huisman
Joel
Zoe Colletti
Truth Pixie
Stephen Merchant
Miika (voice)
Joel Fry
Matt
Rune Temte
Anders
Jim Broadbent
King
Maggie Smith
Aunt Ruth
Isabella O’Sullivan
Andrea
Eden Lawrence
Patrick
Ayomide Garrick
Moppet
Philip Lenkowsky
Hessu
Gregory Gudgeon
Palace Courtier #1
Michael Pitthan
Palace Courtier #2
Václav Chalupa
Palace Courtier #4
Release History & Theatrical Window
November 24, 2021
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Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$3.7M
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Gil Kenan
- Screenplay & Story
- Gil Kenan, Ol Parker
- Original Score
- Dario Marianelli
- Original Title
- A Boy Called Christmas
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 44m
- Worldwide Gross
- $3.7M
- Production Studios
- StudioCanal UK, Blueprint Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Gil Kenan
Gil Kenan, Ol Parker, Matt Haig
Dario Marianelli
Zac Nicholson
Richard Ketteridge, Peter Lambert
Ron Halpern, Matt Haig, Didier Lupfer, Dan MacRae, Joe Naftalin
Department Leadership Roster
Dario Marianelli
Original Music Composer
Richard Ketteridge
Editor
Peter Lambert
Editor
Ruth Myers
Costume Design
Glen Pratt
Visual Effects Supervisor
Stuart Penn
Visual Effects Supervisor
Sharon Titmarsh
Producer
Gil Kenan
Director
Graham Broadbent
Producer
Peter Czernin
Producer
Gary Williamson
Production Design
Zac Nicholson
Director of Photography
Gil Kenan
Screenplay
Ol Parker
Screenplay
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.
Tous publics — Universal audience.
Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About A Boy Called Christmas
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What is A Boy Called Christmas about?
An ordinary young boy called Nikolas sets out on an extraordinary adventure into the snowy north in search of his father who is on a quest to discover the fabled village of the elves, Elfhelm. Taking with him a headstrong reindeer called Blitzen and a loyal pet mouse, Nikolas soon meets his destiny in this magical and endearing story that proves nothing is impossible…
Who directed A Boy Called Christmas?
A Boy Called Christmas was directed by Gil Kenan.
Who stars in A Boy Called Christmas?
The principal cast of A Boy Called Christmas includes Henry Lawfull, Toby Jones, Sally Hawkins, Kristen Wiig, Michiel Huisman.
When was A Boy Called Christmas released and how long is it?
A Boy Called Christmas was released in 2021 with a total runtime of 1h 44m.
How much did A Boy Called Christmas make at the box office?
A Boy Called Christmas grossed $3.7M in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for A Boy Called Christmas?
The original motion picture soundtrack for A Boy Called Christmas was composed by Dario Marianelli.
Is A Boy Called Christmas based on a book or true story?
A Boy Called Christmas is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Matt Haig".
What is the age rating and content advisory for A Boy Called Christmas?
A Boy Called Christmas holds official age classifications: DE: 6 (FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.); FR: U (Tous publics — Universal audience.); GB: PG (Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).