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A Boy Called Christmas

7.320211h 44mPGMovieFamilyAdventureFantasy

An ordinary young boy called Nikolas sets out on an extraordinary adventure into the snowy north in search of his father who is on a quest to discover the fabled village of the elves, Elfhelm. Taking with him a headstrong reindeer called…

DirectorGil Kenan
WritersMatt Haig·Ol Parker
ProducersDidier Lupfer·Dan MacRae

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Cast · Directed by Gil Kenan

HLHenry Lawfull
Henry Lawfull
Nikolas
MHMichiel Huisman
Michiel Huisman
Joel
SMStephen Merchant
Stephen Merchant
Miika (voice)
MSMaggie Smith
Maggie Smith
Aunt Ruth
SHSally Hawkins
Sally Hawkins
Mother Vodol
JBJim Broadbent
Jim Broadbent
King
TJToby Jones
Toby Jones
Father Topo
KWKristen Wiig
Kristen Wiig
Aunt Carlotta
RTRune Temte
Rune Temte
Anders
ZCZoe Colletti
Zoe Colletti
The Truth Pixie
IWIndica Watson
Indica Watson
Little Noosh
PLPhilip Lenkowsky
Philip Lenkowsky
Hessu

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A Boy Called Christmas — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams A Boy Called Christmas?

A Boy Called Christmas is streaming on Netflix and Netflix Standard in Canada.

Is A Boy Called Christmas on Netflix?

Yes — A Boy Called Christmas is available on Netflix in Canada as of September 2026.

Is A Boy Called Christmas on Amazon Prime Video?

No, A Boy Called Christmas isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Canada right now. It's on Netflix and Netflix Standard instead.

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A Boy Called Christmas is available on Netflix and Netflix Standard in Canada, but you'll need an active subscription — there's no free option right now.