Christmas with the Desert Children (1974): cast, story & where to watch
1974 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 1974, Christmas with the Desert Children is a family and documentary film directed by Bob Hargreaves, running about 8 minutes.
What it’s about. A short documentary about Father Christmas' annual six-day trek through the Australian desert aboard the Tea and Sugar Train.
Who’s in it. Christmas with the Desert Children stars Alf Harris as Father Christmas and Jack McAdam as Locomotive Driver.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, Christmas with the Desert Children has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Christmas with the Desert Children page.
If you liked it. Fans of Christmas with the Desert Children tend to enjoy Spirited Away, Back to the Future, The Lion King and Coco.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Christmas with the Desert Children (1974)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Christmas with the Desert Children change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Christmas with the Desert Children worth watching?
- Christmas with the Desert Children holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy family and documentary. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Christmas with the Desert Children?
- Christmas with the Desert Children stars Alf Harris and Jack McAdam.
- When was Christmas with the Desert Children released?
- Christmas with the Desert Children was released in 1974, with a runtime of about 8 minutes.