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Hey Arnold! Arnold's Christmas

1996Movie25 min

AnimationTV Movie
94
ExcellentGoodWatch score
IMDb9.4

A cathartic, uplifting animated movie about family.

Good for family movie night · friends night · kids

Skip it if you want dark or edgy material

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Not for brutality or scares.

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Story

When Arnold receives Mr. Hyunh's name in the boarding house's annual Secret Santa draw, he decides to make it the most special Christmas ever for the lonely boarder, and tries to reunite Mr. Hyunh with his long-lost daughter. Meanwhile, Helga agonizes over what would make the perfect present for Arnold.

Feels like

  • Animated Christmas Special
  • Heartwarming
  • Family-Friendly
  • Nostalgic
  • Emotional
  • Secret Santa
  • Reunion
  • Holiday Theme

Cast

13 of 13

Crew

Directed by
Stark Howell, Jamie Mitchell, Steve Socki
Written by
Steve Viksten, Craig Bartlett, Joe Ansolabehere
Produced by
Steve Viksten, Craig Bartlett, Joe Ansolabehere

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Facts

December 11, 1996 · 25 min · Animation, TV Movie, Family, Drama

Released
December 11, 1996
Runtime
25 min
Genres
Animation, TV Movie, Family, Drama
Original language
English
Made in
United States

Q&A

4 questions, like "Is Hey Arnold! Arnold's Christmas worth watching?"

Questions about Hey Arnold! Arnold's Christmas

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is Hey Arnold! Arnold's Christmas worth watching?

94
ExcellentGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 94 (IMDb 9.4).

Is Hey Arnold! Arnold's Christmas okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Will I feel good after watching Hey Arnold! Arnold's Christmas?

BleakHopeful

Yes, it's an uplifting movie: the title analysis rates it 9 of 10 for hopefulness and 8 for wholesome.

Can I half-watch Hey Arnold! Arnold's Christmas?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 5 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.