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That Christmas

2024Movie1 h 31 minPG

AnimationComedy
65
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.8Letterboxd3.4/5Metacritic606.0Rotten Tomatoes67%73%

A heartwarming, nostalgic animated movie about family.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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

The story of a Christmas that needed more than just a sack full of fixing.

It's an unforgettable Christmas for the townsfolk of Wellington-on-Sea when the worst snowstorm in history alters everyone's plans — including Santa's.

Feels like

  • Heartwarming Holiday Ensemble
  • British Coastal Charm
  • Magical Realism Christmas
  • Family-Centric Narrative
  • Cozy Winter Atmosphere
  • Interwoven Storylines
  • Nostalgic Tone
  • Visually Warm Animation
  • Feel-Good Romance
  • Community Spirit

Cast

20 of 20

Crew

Directed by
Simon Otto
Written by
Richard Curtis, Peter Souter
Produced by
Adam Tandy, Nicole P. Hearon
Music by
John Powell

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Facts

November 27, 2024 · 1 h 31 min · PG

Released
November 27, 2024
Runtime
1 h 31 min
Age rating
PG
Genres
Animation, Comedy, Family, Fantasy, Adventure
Original language
English
Made in
United Kingdom
Available in
131 countries

Tropes

Karma Houdini, Christmas Enthusiast, Secret Test of Character +9

  • Karma Houdini
  • Christmas Enthusiast
  • Secret Test of Character
  • Sick Episode
  • Biting-the-Hand Humor
  • Incorrect Animal Noise
  • When You Coming Home, Dad?
  • Black Comedy
  • Breaking the Fourth Wall
  • Puppy Love
  • Santa's Naughty and Nice List
  • Stern Teacher

12 of 43 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream That Christmas?"

Questions about That Christmas

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream That Christmas?

Netflix

In the United States, That Christmas streams on Netflix. It also streams in 130 other countries.

Is That Christmas worth watching?

65
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 65 (IMDb 6.8, Letterboxd 3.4 out of 5, Rotten Tomatoes 67%, and Metacritic 60).

Is That Christmas okay for kids?

PG

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

Will That Christmas make me laugh?

Light

Now and then: the humor is mostly situational comedy (7 of 10) and slapstick (6 of 10).

Will I feel good after watching That Christmas?

BleakHopeful

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

What tropes does That Christmas use?

Karma HoudiniChristmas EnthusiastSecret Test of CharacterSick EpisodeBiting-the-Hand HumorIncorrect Animal NoiseWhen You Coming Home, Dad?Black ComedyBreaking the Fourth WallPuppy LoveSanta's Naughty and Nice ListStern Teacherand 31 more

TV Tropes lists 43 tropes for it, including Karma Houdini, Christmas Enthusiast, and Secret Test of Character.