# The Christmas Chronicles (2018)

> Two grieving siblings turn a plan to film Santa into a dazzling Christmas Eve rescue mission that rekindles their family’s faith and togetherness.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/248634

## Facts

- Runtime: 104 min
- Genres: Comedy, Adventure, Family, Fantasy
- Director: Clay Kaytis
- Cast: Darby Camp, Judah Lewis, Kurt Russell, Martin Roach, Lamorne Morris, Kimberly Williams-Paisley, Oliver Hudson, Tony Nappo
- TMDB rating: 7.2/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt2990140/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: moderate
- Complexity: simple
- Violence: mild
- Mood: whimsical, witty, warm, christmas eve, family movie night

## Synopsis

A magical Christmas Eve adventure unfolds when two siblings set out to capture Santa on film.

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- [Klaus (2019)](https://ember.film/movie/351396)
- [8-Bit Christmas (2021)](https://ember.film/movie/570340)
- [The Christmas Chronicles: Part Two (2020)](https://ember.film/movie/248817)
- [A Very Jonas Christmas Movie (2025)](https://ember.film/movie/7405188)
- [Jingle Jangle: A Christmas Journey (2020)](https://ember.film/movie/437865)
- [Fred Claus (2007)](https://ember.film/movie/3015)
- [Arthur Christmas (2011)](https://ember.film/movie/34512)

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