---
title: "The Monster's Christmas"
year: 1981
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/the-monster-s-christmas-1981"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 102404
imdb_id: "tt1346854"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 47
community_rating: 5.0
vote_count: 4
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# The Monster's Christmas (1981) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/the-monster-s-christmas-1981

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

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.

## The Hook & The Verdict

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Hoopla, Fawesome | Amazon Video |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | None | Amazon Video |
| **Canada (CA)** | None | Hoopla | None |
| **Australia (AU)** | None | Tubi TV | None |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Yvonne Mackay
- **Networks / Studios**: Gibson Film Productions, New Zealand National Film Unit, Television New Zealand

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Lucy McGrath** as *Girl*
- **Paul Farrell** as *Mountain Monster*
- **Lee Hatherly** as *Witch*
- **Paul Jenden** as *Insect Monster*
- **Jane Waddell** as *TV Witch*
- **Roger Page** as *Mud Monster*
- **Ingrid Prosser** as *Mud Monster*
- **Michael Wilson** as *Nasty*
- **Bernard Kearns** as *Monster Voices (voice)*
- **Jeremy Stephens** as *Monster Voices (voice)*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I stream or watch The Monster's Christmas online?
The Monster's Christmas is currently available to watch or stream on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Amazon Video, Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads. Check our live regional availability tracker above for latest direct streaming, subscription, rent, or purchase options.

### Q: 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.

### Q: 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.

### Q: Who directed The Monster's Christmas?
The Monster's Christmas was directed by Yvonne Mackay.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [The Monster's Christmas — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/102404)
- [The Monster's Christmas (TV Movie 1981) - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1346854/)
- [The Monster's Christmas - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Monster%27s_Christmas)
- [The Monster's Christmas (1981) — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/102404-the-monster-s-christmas)
- [The Monster's Christmas (1981) - Yvonne Mackay | Cast and ...](https://www.allmovie.com/movie/the-monsters-christmas-am283826/cast-crew)
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