A Boy Called Christmas

A Boy Called Christmas

Experience the magic.

Directed by Gil Kenan

Produced by StudioCanal UK, Blueprint Pictures

2021104 min7.3 / 10

A heartwarming, visually enchanting Christmas origin story centered on a boy's quest to find his father and discover magic, built entirely on sincerity, wonder, and the comfort of holiday tradition.

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…

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  • Is A Boy Called Christmas easy watching? Yes, very. More comforting than 99% of films.

  • Does A Boy Called Christmas end with hope? Yes, very. More hopeful than 99% of films.

  • Is A Boy Called Christmas violent? Barely. Less violent than 86% of films.

  • Is A Boy Called Christmas scary? Barely. Less frightening than 84% of films.

  • Is A Boy Called Christmas sad? Not especially. Less sad than 67% of films.

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64/ 100

Cinnamon Score

How much this film gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.

Familiar shape, done well.

Rarity49

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Surprise65

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love80

How much audiences actually like it

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