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Arthur's Perfect Christmas

2000Movie1 h 0 min

AnimationFamily
77
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.8

A heartwarming, uplifting animated movie about family and everyday modern life.

Good for family movie night · friends night · kids

Skip it if you want dark or edgy material

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Not for scares, brutality or big ideas.

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Story

A One-Hour Holiday Special!

Arthur, D.W., and their family and friends prepare to make the best Christmas ever in Elwood City - but obstacles get in their way.

Feels like

  • Children's Christmas Special
  • Wholesome & Educational
  • Family-Friendly Animation
  • Problem-Solving Narrative
  • Classic Cartoon Comfort
  • Holiday Spirit
  • Gentle Humor
  • Character-Driven Story
  • Nostalgic Viewing

Cast

13 of 13

Crew

Directed by
Greg Bailey
Written by
Peter K. Hirsch
Produced by
Cassandra Schafhausen, Lesley Taylor
Music by
Raymond C. Fabi

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Facts

November 23, 2000 · 1 h 0 min · Animation, Family, Comedy, TV Movie, Drama

Released
November 23, 2000
Runtime
1 h 0 min
Genres
Animation, Family, Comedy, TV Movie, Drama
Original language
English
Made in
Canada, United States
Available in
1 country

Tropes

Sleepy Head, Innocent Bigot, Foreshadowing +9

  • Sleepy Head
  • Innocent Bigot
  • Foreshadowing
  • Glass-Shattering Sound
  • Nervous Wreck
  • Jingle
  • Ambiguously Christian
  • Running Gag
  • Informed Judaism
  • Red Herring
  • Ridiculous Procrastinator
  • End of an Era

12 of 112 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream Arthur's Perfect Christmas?"

Questions about Arthur's Perfect Christmas

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Arthur's Perfect Christmas?

PBS Kids

In the United States, Arthur's Perfect Christmas streams on PBS Kids. You can rent or buy it from Google Play Movies and YouTube.

Is Arthur's Perfect Christmas worth watching?

77
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 77 (IMDb 7.8).

Is Arthur's Perfect Christmas okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Will Arthur's Perfect Christmas make me laugh?

A touch

Not much for a comedy: the title analysis gives its humor 1 of 4.

Can I half-watch Arthur's Perfect Christmas?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 2 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.

What tropes does Arthur's Perfect Christmas use?

Sleepy HeadInnocent BigotForeshadowingGlass-Shattering SoundNervous WreckJingleAmbiguously ChristianRunning GagInformed JudaismRed HerringRidiculous ProcrastinatorEnd of an Eraand 100 more

TV Tropes lists 112 tropes for it, including Sleepy Head, Innocent Bigot, and Foreshadowing.