Arthur Christmas Movie Cast, Plot and Everything to Know

Amy Renner

Last modified: Nov. 5, 2012

Arthur Christmas

Release Date: Wednesday, November 23, 2011 Theaters

Tackles the question of how Santa delivers all his presents in one night.

Director: Sarah Smith • Barry Cook

Starring: James McAvoy • Hugh Laurie • Jim Broadbent • Bill Nighy • Imelda Staunton

PG Family N/A

4.18 / 5.0

79% WILL SEE 21% WON'T SEE

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Plot – What's the story about?

Plot: This Christmas movie highlights the technological advances of operations at the North Pole, revealing how Santa and his vast army of highly trained elves produce gifts and distribute them around the world in one night. However, every operation has a margin of error… When one of 600 million children to receive a gift from Santa on Christmas Eve is missed, it is deemed "acceptable" to all but one, Arthur. Arthur Claus is Santa’s misfit son who executes an unauthorized rookie mission to get the last present half way around the globe before dawn on Christmas morning.

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Who stars in Arthur Christmas – Cast List

James McAvoy
... Arthur (voice)

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Hugh Laurie
... Steve (voice)

All The Light We Cannot See (series), Hop
Jim Broadbent
... Santa (voice)

Jay Kelly, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part I
Bill Nighy
... Grandsanta (voice)

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Imelda Staunton
Paddington in Peru, Maleficent
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Ashley Jensen
... Bryony (voice)

Christmas on Mistletoe Farm, The Pirates! Band of Misfits

Who is making Arthur Christmas – Crew List

The film's writer Peter Baynham last penned Ron's Gone Wrong and Arthur.

Director: Sarah Smith
Barry Cook
Screenwriters: Peter Baynham
Sarah Smith
Producer: Steve Pegram

Studios: Sony Pictures
Production Company: Aardman Animation
Sony Pictures Imageworks

Production – What we know about the Arthur Christmas

Key Facts

Justin Bieber's rendition of "Santa Claus Is Comin' To Town," from his new Christmas album "Under The Mistletoe," will play over the film's end credits. In addition, the album's debut single, "Mistletoe," will be heard in select TV spots for Arthur Christmas.

Movie Filming Timeline: Production Status Updates

Sep 2011

Completed

Changed Arthur Christmas movie production status. The movie is ready for release.

Sep 2010

Post-Production

Changed the movie production status to Post-Production. The movie is now in the editing and finishing stages.

Aug 2009

Development

Changed the movie production status to Development. The movie is likely in scripting, budgeting, or stuck in 'development hell.'

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Additional Information

Parent Rating: PG Parental Guidance Suggested for some mild rude humor
Runtime: N/A
Tagline: Not available
Also known as: Not available
Language: English

Arthur Christmas Trailers and Clips

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UK Theatrical Trailer

Arthur Christmas

Theatrical Trailer

Arthur Christmas

UK Theatrical Teaser

Arthur Christmas Release Date: When was the film released?

Arthur Christmas was released in nationwide movie theaters on Wednesday, November 23 , 2011. The film was released in approximately 3,376 theaters. There were five other movies released on the same date, including The Muppets, Hugo and A Dangerous Method.