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The Christmas Chronicles

2018 1 h 44 min Adventure · Fantasy · Family

A brother and sister intend to film Santa on Christmas Eve, but their plan backfires when they cause his sleigh to crash, forcing them to help him save the holiday.

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About the film

Santa's in town early this year.

What it’s about

Kate and Teddy set out to capture Santa Claus on video to prove he exists. Their scheme goes wrong when they cause his sleigh to crash, and now they must help him save Christmas.

What hooks you

Kurt Russell plays Santa, with Judah Lewis as Teddy and Darby Camp as Kate. The cast also includes Oliver Hudson, Kimberly Williams-Paisley, and Lamorne Morris. A scene in a jail features Steve Van Zandt's band, The Disciples of Soul.

Who it’s for

It is a good pick for those who enjoy a lighthearted holiday adventure with a blend of comedy and fantasy, and for viewers who like stories about siblings bonding during a magical crisis.

In collections
Netflix Christmas The Christmas Chronicles (Collection) 2
Technical details
Country
United States
Year
2018
Genres
Adventure, Fantasy, Family, Comedy
Running time
1h 44min
Age rating
12+
MPAA
PG
World premiere
Nov 22, 2018

Ratings

MOVIE․ONE · 211 votes
6.9 /10
IMDb
7.094,000
Kinopoisk
7.142,946
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Creative team

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Director Clay Kaytis
Starring
  1. 01 Kurt Russell Santa Claus
  2. 02 Judah Lewis Teddy
  3. 03 Darby Camp Kate
  4. 04 Oliver Hudson Doug
  5. 05 Kimberly Williams-Paisley Claire · Claire Pierce
  6. 06 Lamorne Morris Officer Jameson
  7. 07 Martin Roach Officer Poveda
  8. 08 Vella Lovell Wendy
  9. 09 Tony Nappo Charlie Plummer

Trivia

  1. The prison scene features Steve Van Zandt's band The Disciples of Soul. Van Zandt is known for playing guitar in The E Street Band, which backs Bruce Springsteen.

Franchise

2
  1. 2018
    The Christmas Chronicles You are here
  2. 2020 The Christmas Chronicles: Part Two Sequel

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