# Arthur Christmas (2011)

> An earnest underdog races across a dazzling high-tech North Pole to prove that no child's Christmas wish is merely a technical glitch.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/34512

## Facts

- Runtime: 97 min
- Genres: Drama, Animation, Family, Comedy
- Director: Sarah Smith
- Cast: James McAvoy, Hugh Laurie, Bill Nighy, Jim Broadbent, Imelda Staunton, Ashley Jensen, Marc Wootton, Laura Linney
- TMDB rating: 6.8/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1430607/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: moderate
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: none
- Mood: witty, warm, uplifting, christmas viewing, family movie night

## Synopsis

A heartwarming tale of holiday spirit and family bonds unfolds beneath the North Pole.

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- [Scrooge: A Christmas Carol (2022)](https://ember.film/movie/937781)
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- [Red One (2024)](https://ember.film/movie/248997)
- [The Christmas Chronicles: Part Two (2020)](https://ember.film/movie/248817)
- [Niko: Beyond the Northern Lights (2024)](https://ember.film/movie/507070)
- [The Polar Express (2004)](https://ember.film/movie/2993)
- [Rise of the Guardians (2012)](https://ember.film/movie/57519)

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