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An Almost Christmas Story

2024Movie24 minG

Animation
87
ExcellentGoodWatch score
IMDb7.0Metacritic–7.8Rotten Tomatoes100%83%

A heartwarming, uplifting animated movie about family and growing up.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

Skip it if you want dark or edgy material

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Not for brutality, scares or big ideas.

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Story

Have you ever wondered what makes a Christmas story a Christmas story?

A young owl meets a lost little girl in New York City. Together, they try to get home for Christmas.

Feels like

  • Family Christmas Adventure
  • Heartwarming Animation
  • Urban Animal Tale
  • Holiday Spirit
  • Journey Home
  • Childhood Wonder
  • Gentle Comedy
  • Uplifting Story
  • Festive Atmosphere

Cast

8 of 8

Crew

Directed by
David Lowery
Written by
Alfonso Cuarón, David Lowery, Jack Thorne
Produced by
Alfonso Cuarón, David Lowery, Gabriela Rodríguez
Music by
Daniel Hart

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Facts

October 14, 2024 · 24 min · G

Released
October 14, 2024
Runtime
24 min
Age rating
G
Genres
Animation, Adventure, Fantasy, Family
Original language
English
Made in
United Kingdom, United States
Available in
62 countries

Tropes

Long Song, Short Scene, Terrible Trio, Foreshadowing +9

  • Long Song, Short Scene
  • Terrible Trio
  • Foreshadowing
  • The Pollyanna
  • Oh, No... Not Again!
  • Cheerful Child
  • Symbolism
  • Running Gagged
  • Even Bullies Have Standards
  • Furry Reminder
  • Humans Are Bastards
  • Shout-Out

12 of 24 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream An Almost Christmas Story?"

Questions about An Almost Christmas Story

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream An Almost Christmas Story?

Disney+

In the United States, An Almost Christmas Story streams on Disney+. It also streams in 61 other countries.

Is An Almost Christmas Story worth watching?

87
ExcellentGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 87 (IMDb 7 and Rotten Tomatoes 100%). Critics rate it higher (100 out of 100) than audiences (77).

Is An Almost Christmas Story okay for kids?

G

Yes: it's rated G in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Can I half-watch An Almost Christmas Story?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 3 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.

Will I feel good after watching An Almost Christmas Story?

BleakHopeful

Yes, it's an uplifting movie: the title analysis rates it 9 of 10 for hopefulness and 9 for wholesome.

What tropes does An Almost Christmas Story use?

Long Song, Short SceneTerrible TrioForeshadowingThe PollyannaOh, No... Not Again!Cheerful ChildSymbolismRunning GaggedEven Bullies Have StandardsFurry ReminderHumans Are BastardsShout-Outand 12 more

TV Tropes lists 24 tropes for it, including Long Song, Short Scene, Terrible Trio, and Foreshadowing.