# Hogfather (2007)

> On a bizarre Christmas-like night in Discworld, Death impersonates a missing holiday icon while his granddaughter battles to restore the world's belief in him.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/6811

## Facts

- Runtime: 185 min
- Genres: Fantasy, TV Movie
- Director: Vadim Jean
- Cast: David Jason, Marc Warren, Michelle Dockery, David Warner, Tony Robinson, Nigel Planer, Peter Guinness, Stephen Marcus
- TMDB rating: 6.8/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0765458/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: moderate
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: mild
- Mood: witty, whimsical, macabre, christmas viewing, holiday movie night

## Synopsis

When the spirit of Hogswatch is threatened, an unlikely hero must step in to save the holiday.

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