Hogfather (2007): cast, story & where to watch

Released in 2007, Hogfather is a fantasy, drama, horror and tv movie film directed by Vadim Jean, running about 185 minutes. “This holiday expect the unexpected” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. It's the night before Hogswatch, usually a time of joy on Discworld, but there are suspicious going-on and the criminal underworld is abuzz. The beloved Hogfather - the jolly bearer of glee and pork-related gifts for children everywhere - has vanished. Suddenly, Discworld's entire mythical system is under threat. The fate of this magical time rests in the hands of a very motley group: A band of wizards headed up by a mystical university president named Mustrum Ridcully (Joss Ackland), a loyal manservant called Albert (David Jason), a level-headed governess called Susan Sto Heilt (Michelle Dockery), and her grandfather, who happens to be - Death (Marnix van den Broeke).

Who’s in it. Hogfather stars David Jason as Albert, Marc Warren as Teatime, Michelle Dockery as Susan and David Warner as Lord Downey, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.9/10, Hogfather has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Hogfather page.

If you liked it. Fans of Hogfather tend to enjoy The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, The Green Mile, Spirited Away and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.