---
title: "Arthur Christmas"
year: 2011
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/arthur-christmas-2011"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 51052
imdb_id: null
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 97
community_rating: 6.8
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "PG"
---

# Arthur Christmas (2011) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/arthur-christmas-2011

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Arthur Christmas is a film first released in 2011. Catalogued under Drama, Animation, Family, Comedy. Produced and broadcast by Columbia Pictures, Sony Pictures Animation, Aardman. Current status: Released.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "Arthur Claus embarks on an unauthorized mission to deliver a missed gift to a child."

### Why Watch
- features a high-tech holiday operation
- tells a heartwarming family story

### Caveats & Content Note
- one child is missed on christmas eve
- involves an unauthorized rookie mission
- Tone & Suitability: This is a family-friendly animated film rated PG.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: animated, family, comedy, festive

## Streaming Availability Matrix

Direct streaming licensing updates dynamically. Consult the live tracking interface at https://www.archytele.com/show/arthur-christmas-2011#watch.

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Sarah Smith
- **Networks / Studios**: Columbia Pictures, Sony Pictures Animation, Aardman

## Key Cast Continuity

- **James McAvoy** as *Arthur (voice)*
- **Hugh Laurie** as *Steve (voice)*
- **Bill Nighy** as *Grandsanta (voice)*
- **Jim Broadbent** as *Santa (voice)*
- **Imelda Staunton** as *Mrs Santa (voice)*
- **Ashley Jensen** as *Bryony (voice)*
- **Marc Wootton** as *Peter (voice)*
- **Laura Linney** as *North Pole Computer (voice)*
- **Eva Longoria** as *Chief De Silva (voice)*
- **Ramona Marquez** as *Gwen (voice)*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: When was Arthur Christmas released in the US?
It was released on 11/23/2011.

### Q: What is the run time of the film?
The film runs for 1 hour and 37 minutes.

### Q: What are the genres of the movie?
The movie genres include drama, animation, family, and comedy.

### Q: Who is Arthur Claus?
Arthur Claus is the current Santa’s misfit son who is deemed ineligible for the title.

### Q: How many children are supposed to receive gifts?
Gifts are distributed to 600 million children.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Arthur Christmas — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/51052)

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