The Flight Before Christmas (2008): cast, story & where to watch
2008 · Film · ★ 5.7
Released in 2008, The Flight Before Christmas is a fantasy, drama, adventure and family film directed by Michael Henger, running about 80 minutes. “An All-New Holiday Movie About Santa And His Little Helpers” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A reindeer boy named Niko dreams about flying like his father, whom he has never met. Despite constant mocking from others, he sneaks out of his home valley to take flying lessons from Julius, a flying squirrel.
Who’s in it. The Flight Before Christmas stars Olli Jantunen as Niko (voice), Hannu-Pekka Björkman as Julius (voice), Vuokko Hovatta as Wilma (voice) and Vesa Vierikko as Musta Susi (voice), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.7/10, The Flight Before Christmas has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Flight Before Christmas page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Flight Before 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 The Flight Before Christmas (2008)?
- In US, The Flight Before Christmas is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Flight Before Christmas worth watching?
- The Flight Before Christmas holds an audience score of 5.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy fantasy, drama, adventure and family. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Flight Before Christmas?
- The Flight Before Christmas stars Olli Jantunen, Hannu-Pekka Björkman, Vuokko Hovatta, Vesa Vierikko and Jussi Lampi.
- When was The Flight Before Christmas released?
- The Flight Before Christmas was released in 2008, with a runtime of about 80 minutes.