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That Christmas
2024 91 min United Kingdom PG 6+
★6.9
Animation, Comedy, Family, Fantasy, Adventure
Director: Simon Otto
📖 Based on the novel
«The Empty Stocking»
byRichard Curtis
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Description
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.
Starring
Bill Nighy
Actor
Brian Cox
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Guz Khan
Actor
Awards
8 nominations total
Key opinion
That Christmas is a warm, visually polished animated film that weaves together multiple character-driven holiday stories. While it avoids revolutionary narrative ground, it succeeds as a heartfelt, family-oriented feature that balances humor and emotional resonance.
| Production | The animation quality is exceptionally high, bridging the gap between stylized charm and the technical precision of live-action filmmaking. | |
| Screenplay | The film succeeds in balancing multiple intertwined storylines, creating a cohesive, mini-series-like narrative structure centered on kindness and holiday connection. | |
| Direction | Director Simon Otto infuses the film with a heartfelt, nostalgic tone that feels both sincere and reminiscent of classic holiday storytelling. | |
| Theme | The narrative avoids complex or profound thematic territory, opting instead for a accessible, lighthearted approach to holiday tropes. |