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Father Christmas

U199125mDave Unwin
IMDb 7.5

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Classic animation based on Raymond Briggs' book. What does Father Christmas do with himself for the other 364 days of the year ?

AnimationFamilyTV Movie
HolidaySanta ClausChristmasShort Film

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Frequently asked questions

What is Father Christmas (1991) about?

Classic animation based on Raymond Briggs' book. What does Father Christmas do with himself for the other 364 days of the year ?

Who stars in Father Christmas?

Father Christmas stars Mel Smith (Father Christmas (voice)). The film was directed by Dave Unwin.

How long is Father Christmas?

Father Christmas has a runtime of 25 min and premiered in 1991. It is rated U.

Is Father Christmas worth watching?

Father Christmas holds an IMDb rating of 7.5/10. Fans of Animation, Family, TV Movie are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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