Albert (2016): cast, story & where to watch
2016 · Film · ★ 7.2
Released in 2016, Albert is a family and animation film directed by Max Lang, running about 42 minutes.
What it’s about. Albert is the story of a tiny Douglas fir tree named Albert who has big dreams of becoming Empire City's most famous Christmas tree. When the search for this year's tree is announced, Albert believes he has found his calling and hits the road with his two best friends, Maisie the persistently positive plam tree, and Gene the abrasive and blisteringly honest weed, to fulfill his destiny. With a few prickly situations along the way, and Cactus Pete out to stop him, Albert learns the true meaning of Christmas.
Who’s in it. Albert stars Bobby Moynihan as Albert, John DiMaggio as Donny, Judah Friedlander as Gene and Mary Pat Gleason as Earth Mama, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.2/10, Albert has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Paramount Plus Premium, Paramount Plus Essential, Paramount+ Amazon Channel and Paramount+ Roku Premium Channel and rent or buy it from Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Albert page.
If you liked it. Fans of Albert tend to enjoy Spirited Away, Back to the Future, The Lion King and Coco.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Albert (2016)?
- In US, Albert is available to stream on Paramount Plus Premium, Paramount Plus Essential and Paramount+ Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Albert worth watching?
- Albert holds an audience score of 7.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy family and animation. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Albert?
- Albert stars Bobby Moynihan, John DiMaggio, Judah Friedlander, Mary Pat Gleason and Rob Riggle.
- When was Albert released?
- Albert was released in 2016, with a runtime of about 42 minutes.