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The Christmas Martian

1971·Movie
1h 5min
IMDb4.4Rotten Tomatoes–43%

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The Christmas Martian fingerprint

A touch of humor.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Fast Pace6
  • Spectacle4
  • Adrenaline3

Heart

Wholesome and hopeful

Much of it is about family.

  • Wholesome8
  • Hopefulness7
  • Nostalgia7

Humor

Some situational comedy

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Situational Comedy5
  • Physical Comedy4
  • Absurdist Humor4

World

Fantasy and family

  • World Immersion6
  • Dialogue Centrality6
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Acting6
  • Character Depth6
  • Direction5

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Editing6
  • Music Composition6
  • Cinematography5

Who it's for

AdultsDate NightFamily Movie NightFriends NightParty VibeIntergenerationalKidsPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensBackground WatchComfort WatchDrop-in FriendlyPure Escapism

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About

A martian comes to a small town in Quebec and becomes friends with the town children. He gives them candy to get the children into his spacecraft. This alarms the parents but he wins them over and they have a great big Christmas party.
Christmas FantasyChildren's FilmMartian AdventureSmall Town FriendshipQuebec CinemaFamily HolidayWholesome EntertainmentNostalgic CharmFeel-Good Story

Crew

Directed by:
Bernard Gosselin
Written by:
Roch Carrier
Produced by:
Rock Demers, Robert Braverman
Composed by:
Jacques Perron

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream The Christmas Martian legally?

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The Christmas Martian is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Hoopla, Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads, and Fawesome. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, and Apple TV Store. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The Christmas Martian worth watching?

43
WeakGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 44/100 (IMDb 4.4). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How long is The Christmas Martian?

1 h 5 min

The Christmas Martian runs 1 h 5 min.

What language is The Christmas Martian in?

French

It was made in French. Produced in Canada.

In how many countries can I watch The Christmas Martian?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Christmas Martian in 20 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.