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That Christmas

That Christmas

The story of a Christmas that needed more than just a sack full of fixing.

20247.21h 31m

Overview

It's an unforgettable Christmas for the townsfolk of Wellington-on-Sea when the worst snowstorm in history alters everyone's plans — including Santa's.

Directed by Simon Otto
Written by Richard Curtis, Peter Souter, Ashley Boddy
Produced by Nicole P. Hearon, Adam Tandy
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Top Cast

Brian Cox

Brian Cox

Santa (voice)

Bill Nighy

Bill Nighy

Lighthouse Bill (voice)

Fiona Shaw

Fiona Shaw

Ms. Trapper (voice)

J

Jack Wisniewski

Danny Williams (voice)

Jodie Whittaker

Jodie Whittaker

Mrs. Williams (voice)

India Brown

India Brown

Bernadette McNutt (voice)

Guz Khan

Guz Khan

Dasher (voice)

Lolly Adefope

Lolly Adefope

Mrs. McNutt (voice)

Z

Zazie Hayhurst

Sam Beccles (voice)

Sienna Sayer

Sienna Sayer

Charlie Beccles (voice)

Themes & Keywords

holidaysanta clausaffectationstage playchristmasadoring

About That Christmas

That Christmas is a animation, comedy, family, fantasy, adventure film released in 2024 exploring themes of holiday, santa claus, affectation, stage play, christmas, adoring. Directed by Simon Otto, it stars Brian Cox, Bill Nighy, Fiona Shaw. It's an unforgettable Christmas for the townsfolk of Wellington-on-Sea when the worst snowstorm in history alters everyone's plans — including Santa's.

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