The Monster's Christmas 1981
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 47 minutes
- Director
- Yvonne Mackay
- Networks
- Gibson Film Productions, New Zealand National Film Unit, Television New Zealand
- Where to Stream
- Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads
What is The Monster's Christmas?
The Monster's Christmas is a 1981 New Zealand Christmas fantasy television film produced by Television New Zealand and directed by Yvonne Mackay. The film features a cast including Paul Farrell, Lee Hatherly, Paul Jenden, and Bernard Kearns.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1981
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 47 minutes
- Release date
- Dec 25, 1981
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- New Zealand
- Studios
- Gibson Film Productions, New Zealand National Film Unit, Television New Zealand
- Genres
- Family, Fantasy, TV Movie, Adventure
- Updated
At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 5.0/10 from 4 votes
- Episode runtime
- ~47 minutes
- Status
- Released
- Networks
- Gibson Film Productions, New Zealand National Film Unit, Television New Zealand
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Overview
The Monster's Christmas is a 1981 New Zealand Christmas fantasy television film produced by Television New Zealand and directed by Yvonne Mackay. The film features a cast including Paul Farrell, Lee Hatherly, Paul Jenden, and Bernard Kearns. On Christmas Eve, a nameless little girl is in her bed reading an illustrated storybook titled The Monster's Christmas to her teddy bear while something sneaks around in the trees outside her window. She hears a noise in another room and goes to investigate, believing it is Father Christmas. Instead, she finds one of the monsters from her storybook who has come seeking help to defeat an evil witch that has stolen all the monsters' voices. The family, fantasy, and adventure television movie has a runtime of forty-seven minutes.
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“A gripping exploration of family and fantasy that commands attention through bold storytelling and immersive performances.”
- Masterfully balances sharp character dynamics with escalating narrative tension.
- High production value and confident direction keep each chapter visually arresting.
- Rich thematic depth offers plenty of reward for attentive viewers.
- Deliberate pacing requires patient investment before the overarching mystery unravels.
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Is The Monster's Christmas worth watching?
The Monster's Christmas holds a community rating of 5.0/10 based on 4 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Family, Fantasy for fans of the genre.
How long is the movie The Monster's Christmas and when was it released?
The Monster's Christmas is a feature film with a runtime of 47 minutes. It was released in 1981. Release status: Released.
Who directed The Monster's Christmas?
The Monster's Christmas was directed by Yvonne Mackay.
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