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Wednesday 11 November

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Where to see it

75 screenings in 19 cities

23 screenings in London

About

Santa's clumsy son Arthur sets out to deliver a missed present before Christmas morning, despite his family's high-tech North Pole operation.

In the Claus family, Santa is a role passed down through the generations. Malcolm, the twentieth Santa, is on his seventieth Christmas mission, supported by a high-tech operation beneath the North Pole. His son Steve, voiced by Hugh Laurie, runs that operation with strict discipline. Steve's younger brother Arthur, voiced by James McAvoy, is clumsy, cheerful and handles letters addressed to Santa. Jim Broadbent voices Malcolm, presented as a figurehead while Steve directs the elves and their equipment. When a wrapped bicycle meant for Gwen Hines in Trelew, Cornwall, is missed during the Christmas Eve delivery, Arthur attempts an unauthorised journey to bring it to her before dawn.

Story written by Evenitto from TMDB, Wikipedia and the cinemas' notes

Trailer

Official trailer · TMDBYouTube

Cast and crew

  • James McAvoyas Arthur (voice)
  • Hugh Laurieas Steve (voice)
  • Bill Nighyas Grandsanta (voice)
  • Jim Broadbentas Santa (voice)
  • Imelda Stauntonas Mrs Santa (voice)
  • Ashley Jensenas Bryony (voice)
  • Marc Woottonas Peter (voice)
  • Laura Linneyas North Pole Computer (voice)
  • Eva Longoriaas Chief De Silva (voice)
  • Ramona Marquezas Gwen (voice)
  • Michael Palinas Ernie Clicker (voice)
  • Sanjeev Bhaskaras Lead Elf (voice)

Photos: TMDB

Director
Sarah Smith
Written by
Donnie Long, Sarah Smith, Peter Baynham
Producers
Sony Pictures Animation
Music
Harry Gregson-Williams
Editing
John Carnochan
Countries
United Kingdom, United States
Studios
Columbia Pictures, Sony Pictures Animation, Aardman

Good to know

Running time
1 hour 37 minutes
Language
English, Spanish

Questions

How long is Arthur Christmas?

1 hour 37 minutes. Most cinemas add 15 to 20 minutes of trailers first, so plan for about 1 hour 57 minutes.

Where can I see Arthur Christmas?

There are 75 screenings at 26 cinemas in 19 cities, most in London (23), Birmingham (6) and Manchester (3). Pick your city above for the times.

What language is Arthur Christmas in?

Arthur Christmas is in English and Spanish. A foreign-language film normally plays in its original version with subtitles.

Who is in Arthur Christmas?

James McAvoy plays Arthur (voice), with Hugh Laurie, Bill Nighy, Jim Broadbent, Imelda Staunton and Ashley Jensen.

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