Father Christmas Is Back (2021): cast, story & where to watch
2021 · Film · ★ 4.7
Released in 2021, Father Christmas Is Back is a comedy and family film directed by Philippe Martinez, running about 105 minutes.
What it’s about. Four sisters – Caroline, Joanna, Paulina, and Vicky – reunite for the Christmas Holiday in a Yorkshire mansion. However, their estranged father, James, joins in for the first time since he left the family behind decades prior. The group attempts to get through the holiday despite comedic misunderstandings, while also uncovering the long-buried secret that tore their family apart, so many years ago.
Who’s in it. Father Christmas Is Back stars Nathalie Cox as Caroline Christmas, Talulah Riley as Vicky Christmas, Elizabeth Hurley as Joanna Christmas and Kelsey Grammer as James Christmas, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.7/10, Father Christmas Is Back has proved divisive with audiences.
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 Father Christmas Is Back page.
If you liked it. Fans of Father Christmas Is Back tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Father Christmas Is Back (2021)?
- In US, Father Christmas Is Back 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 Father Christmas Is Back worth watching?
- Father Christmas Is Back holds an audience score of 4.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and family. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Father Christmas Is Back?
- Father Christmas Is Back stars Nathalie Cox, Talulah Riley, Elizabeth Hurley, Kelsey Grammer and John Cleese.
- When was Father Christmas Is Back released?
- Father Christmas Is Back was released in 2021, with a runtime of about 105 minutes.