Synopsis
An ordinary young boy called Nikolas sets out on an extraordinary adventure into the snowy north in search of his father who is on a quest to discover the fabled village of the elves, Elfhelm. Taking with him a headstrong reindeer called Blitzen and a loyal pet mouse, Nikolas soon meets his destiny in this magical and endearing story that proves nothing is impossible…
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Cast
- Henry LawfullNikolas
- Michiel HuismanJoel
- Stephen MerchantMiika (voice)
- Maggie SmithAunt Ruth
- Sally HawkinsMother Vodol
- Jim BroadbentKing
- Toby JonesFather Topo
- Kristen WiigAunt Carlotta
- Rune TemteAnders
- Zoe CollettiThe Truth Pixie
Recommendations
- 88
RogerEbert.com
A Boy Called Christmas is a resplendent Santa Claus origin story with a star-filled cast, sumptuous visuals, and some melancholy details to keep it from being too sugary. - 80
The New York Times
Magic abounds in A Boy Called Christmas, Netflix’s first prestige holiday movie of the season, but pulsing through this winning adventure tale is something even stronger: the immersive power of storytelling. - 80
The Independent
It’s surprising how much the film can flit between clangingly obvious bits of exposition – aha! The source of the floppy red hat! A reindeer that happens to be named Blitzen! – and more mature perspectives on the holidays. - 70
Variety
“Christmas” is a cut above the usual holiday dross. - 63
Movie Nation
In a winter of dull holiday romances and seriously unimaginative seasonal slop, this one tickles and delights and is at least good enough to put off that “Christmas Story” rerun you know you’re getting around to, because that after-all is a tradition. - 60
The Guardian
It feels kid-gloves at times: big-hearted and entertaining, but possibly lacking a little fun or oomph. A lovely warming film, though. - 60
Empire
A Boy Called Christmas is by-the-numbers Yuletide storytelling buoyed by a strong Brit cast, inventive filmmaking and a heart in the right place. - 50
Los Angeles Times
Fascinatingly muddled.
