Plot & Details
Take a trip to the North Pole and discover exactly how Santa Claus makes Christmas magic happen every year in this imaginative comedy for the entire family. Produced by Aardman Features in association with Sony Pictures Animation, this fun-filled holiday film introduces viewers to Santa's mischievous son Arthur, who races to complete an important mission in time to ensure that this year's Christmas celebrations will go off without a hitch.
- MPAA Rating: PG
- Genre(s): Animation,Family,Holiday Film
- Run Time: 97min.
- Theatrical Release Date: 11/23/2011
- DVD Release Date: 11/06/2012
- Distributor(s): Sony
- Director(s): Barry Cook, Sarah Smith
- Starring: James McAvoy , Hugh Laurie , Bill Nighy , Jim Broadbent , Imelda Staunton
- Themes: Eccentric Families,Race Against Time,Fathers and Sons
- Tone: Sentimental,Upbeat
- Keywords: Christmas,family,son
- Country of Origin: UK (11-11-2011),USA - 3D (11-23-2011),USA (11-23-2011)
- Language: English
Awards
British Academy of Film and Television Arts
| Year | Award | Category | Cast & Crew | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | British Academy of Film and Television Arts | Best Animated Feature | Nominated |
Golden Globes
| Year | Award | Category | Cast & Crew | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | Hollywood Foreign Press Association | Best Animated Feature | Nominated |
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