The Christmas Tree (1991): cast, story & where to watch
1991 · Film · ★ 2.6
Released in 1991, The Christmas Tree is a family, animation and tv movie film directed by Flamarion Ferreira, running about 43 minutes.
What it’s about. Heartless Mrs. Mavilda runs an orphanage where kids live in miserable conditions because she keeps all of the donation money for herself. She hires a new assistant who, along with Santa, helps children finally have a merry Christmas.
Who’s in it. The Christmas Tree stars William Duff-Griffin as Narrator / Buzz / Santa, Ayal Kleinman as Pappy, Elly Drygas as Lily and Karen Drygas as Judy, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 2.6/10, The Christmas Tree has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Christmas Tree page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Christmas Tree tend to enjoy Spirited Away, Back to the Future, The Lion King and Coco.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Christmas Tree (1991)?
- In US, The Christmas Tree is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Christmas Tree worth watching?
- The Christmas Tree holds an audience score of 2.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy family, animation and tv movie. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Christmas Tree?
- The Christmas Tree stars William Duff-Griffin, Ayal Kleinman, Elly Drygas, Karen Drygas and Paul Whyte.
- When was The Christmas Tree released?
- The Christmas Tree was released in 1991, with a runtime of about 43 minutes.