A Boy Called Christmas (2021): cast, story & where to watch
2021 · Film · ★ 7.4
Released in 2021, A Boy Called Christmas is a fantasy, adventure and family film directed by Gil Kenan, running about 104 minutes. “Experience the magic.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. 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…
Who’s in it. A Boy Called Christmas stars Henry Lawfull as Nikolas, Kristen Wiig as Aunt Carlotta, Michiel Huisman as Joel and Maggie Smith as Aunt Ruth, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.4/10, A Boy Called Christmas has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $3.7M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch A Boy Called Christmas page.
If you liked it. Fans of A Boy Called Christmas 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.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch A Boy Called Christmas (2021)?
- In US, A Boy Called Christmas is available to stream on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is A Boy Called Christmas worth watching?
- A Boy Called Christmas holds an audience score of 7.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy fantasy, adventure and family. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in A Boy Called Christmas?
- A Boy Called Christmas stars Henry Lawfull, Kristen Wiig, Michiel Huisman, Maggie Smith and Sally Hawkins.
- When was A Boy Called Christmas released?
- A Boy Called Christmas was released in 2021, with a runtime of about 104 minutes.