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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
WritersGil Kenan·Ol Parker
ProducersRon Halpern·Matt Haig

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Cast · Directed by Gil Kenan

HLHenry Lawfull
Henry Lawfull
Nikolas
TJToby Jones
Toby Jones
Father Topo
SHSally Hawkins
Sally Hawkins
Mother Vodol
KWKristen Wiig
Kristen Wiig
Aunt Carlotta
MHMichiel Huisman
Michiel Huisman
Joel
ZCZoe Colletti
Zoe Colletti
Truth Pixie
SMStephen Merchant
Stephen Merchant
Miika (voice)
JFJoel Fry
Joel Fry
Matt
RTRune Temte
Rune Temte
Anders
JBJim Broadbent
Jim Broadbent
King
MSMaggie Smith
Maggie Smith
Aunt Ruth
IO
Isabella O’Sullivan
Andrea

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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 United States.

Is A Boy Called Christmas on Netflix?

Yes — A Boy Called Christmas is available on Netflix in United States as of November 2026.

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