B.C. A Special Christmas (1981): cast, story & where to watch
1981 · Film · ★ 6.7
Released in 1981, B.C. A Special Christmas is a family and animation film directed by Vlad Goetzelman, running about 30 minutes.
What it’s about. Peter enlists his sarcastic one-legged friend Wiley to help conjure a myth based around the idea of giving. Seeing the chance to make a profit off the selflessness of others, the two caveman create a figure that develops into the first Santa Claus but are then baffled when the "myth" they've created apparently becomes real. Substituting gain for fulfillment, Peter and Wiley experience the true meaning of Christmas.
Who’s in it. B.C. A Special Christmas stars Bob Elliott as Peter, Ray Goulding as Wiley, Barbara Hamilton as Fat Broad and Henry Ramer as Thor (voice).
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, B.C. A Special Christmas has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch B.C. A Special Christmas page.
If you liked it. Fans of B.C. A Special Christmas tend to enjoy Spirited Away, Back to the Future, The Lion King and Coco.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch B.C. A Special Christmas (1981)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for B.C. A Special Christmas change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is B.C. A Special Christmas worth watching?
- B.C. A Special Christmas holds an audience score of 6.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy family and animation. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in B.C. A Special Christmas?
- B.C. A Special Christmas stars Bob Elliott, Ray Goulding, Barbara Hamilton and Henry Ramer.
- When was B.C. A Special Christmas released?
- B.C. A Special Christmas was released in 1981, with a runtime of about 30 minutes.