Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Measured
- Intensity
- Mild
- Complexity
- Easy to follow
- Violence
- None
- warm
- sincere
- hopeful
- christmas viewing
- family movie night
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
The autistic boy's record attempt draws his family and wider community into a shared Christmas Eve effort.
The central character is an autistic boy whose ambition drives the narrative.
The world-record attempt takes place on Christmas Eve, giving the challenge a precise festive time limit.
The plot is explicitly described as inspired by real events.
Films like A World Record Christmas, and why
The Christmas Chronicles
uplifting holiday family storytelling centered on a community-wide challenge and emotional reconciliation
The Peanut Butter Falcon
warm, inspirational drama about neurodivergence, family support, and inclusive community bonds
Temple Grandin
real-life-inspired drama focused on autism, perseverance, and a protagonist overcoming social barriers
Arthur Christmas
family-friendly Christmas adventure driven by collective effort, generosity, and a hopeful emotional payoff
Movie Details
- Director
- Jason Bourque
- Release Date
- 2025-12-04
- Runtime
- 84 min
- Rating
- 7.0 / 10 (1)
Cast
- Nikki DeLoach
- April Telek
- Lucas Bryant
- Matt Hamilton
- Alison Wandzura
- Daphne Hoskins
- Aias Dalman
Where to watch in United States
- Streaming
- fuboTV, Philo, Hallmark+ Amazon Channel, Hallmark+ Apple TV channel, Hallmark TV Amazon Channel
- Rent
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
- Buy
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.
Common questions
- What is A World Record Christmas about?
- On Christmas Eve, an autistic boy's ambitious world-record attempt becomes a catalyst for family unity and community connection.
- What is A World Record Christmas like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of A World Record Christmas as measured, its intensity as mild and its storytelling as easy to follow.
- Is A World Record Christmas violent?
- No — Ember's analysis finds no violence in A World Record Christmas.
- Which films are like A World Record Christmas?
- Films with a similar feel include The Christmas Chronicles, The Peanut Butter Falcon, Temple Grandin, and Arthur Christmas.
- How long is A World Record Christmas?
- A World Record Christmas runs 84 minutes.
- Where can I watch A World Record Christmas?
- In United States, A World Record Christmas streams on fuboTV, Philo, Hallmark+ Amazon Channel, Hallmark+ Apple TV channel, Hallmark TV Amazon Channel.
In Ember's collections
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