Father Christmas Is Back
Synopsis
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.
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Nathalie Cox
Caroline Christmas
Talulah Riley
Vicky Christmas
Elizabeth Hurley
Joanna Christmas
Kelsey Grammer
James Christmas
John Cleese
John Christmas
Caroline Quentin
Elizabeth Christmas
April Bowlby
Jackie
Kris Marshall
Peter Hope
Ray Fearon
Felix
Katy Brand
Reverend Jane
Ania Marson
Jane
Naomi Frederick
Paulina
Amelie Prescott
Daisy Christmas-Hope
Janie Booth
Edna
Bryan Samson
Gerald
Release History & Theatrical Window
November 7, 2021
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Mick Davis, Philippe Martinez
- Screenplay & Story
- Philippe Martinez, David Conolly, Dylanne Corcoran, Hannah Davis
- Original Score
- Bruno Brugnano
- Original Title
- Father Christmas Is Back
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- German, English
- Runtime
- 1h 45m
- Production Studios
- MSR Media
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Mick Davis, Philippe Martinez
Philippe Martinez, David Conolly, Dylanne Corcoran, Hannah Davis
Bruno Brugnano
Ross W. Clarkson
Karinne Behr, Kirsty Bell, Alan Latham, Philippe Martinez
Department Leadership Roster
Mick Davis
Director
Philippe Martinez
Director
Ross W. Clarkson
Director of Photography
Julia Drummond-Haig
Costume Design
David Conolly
Writer
Dylanne Corcoran
Writer
Hannah Davis
Writer
Alan Latham
Producer
Philippe Martinez
Producer
Bruno Brugnano
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.
Suitable only for 12 years and over.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Father Christmas Is Back
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Father Christmas Is Back about?
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.
Who directed Father Christmas Is Back?
Father Christmas Is Back was directed by Mick Davis, Philippe Martinez.
Who stars in Father Christmas Is Back?
The principal cast of Father Christmas Is Back includes Nathalie Cox, Talulah Riley, Elizabeth Hurley, Kelsey Grammer, John Cleese.
When was Father Christmas Is Back released and how long is it?
Father Christmas Is Back was released in 2021 with a total runtime of 1h 45m.
Who composed the musical score for Father Christmas Is Back?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Father Christmas Is Back was composed by Bruno Brugnano.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Father Christmas Is Back?
Father Christmas Is Back holds official age classifications: CA: 14A; FR: 12 (Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.); GB: 12 (Suitable only for 12 years and over.).