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In the U.S., Arthur Christmas is currently available to rent or buy digitally, but no free legal stream or subscription-included option is listed. Amazon Video showed an HD rental for $3.99 and an HD purchase for $7.99—a limited-time price—when checked on August 16, 2026. Prices and availability can change.
Arthur Christmas is the 2011 animated holiday movie, not the live-action comedy Arthur or the children’s TV series. The U.S. options below were checked on August 16, 2026.
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Arthur Christmas | $7.52 | Buy on Amazon |
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Arthur Christmas | $7.93 | Buy on Amazon |
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Arthur Christmas | $3.99 | Buy on Amazon |
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![Arthur: Arthur's Perfect Christmas [DVD]](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51QREMVD0YL._SL160_.jpg)
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Arthur: Arthur's Perfect Christmas [DVD] | $44.54 | Buy on Amazon |
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Arthur Christmas | $8.70 | Buy on Amazon |
Where to watch Arthur Christmas now
| Option | How to watch | What to know |
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| Amazon Video / Prime Video Store | Rent or buy | Amazon showed $3.99 for an HD rental and $7.99 for an HD purchase. The purchase price was marked as a limited-time offer. |
| Apple TV Store | Rent or buy | The U.S. title listing is available; check the store for the current price and playback details. |
| Fandango at Home | Rent or buy | Listed as a U.S. rental and purchase source. Check its store for live pricing. |
| Spectrum On Demand | Rent | Listed as a rental option; access may depend on your account and service area. |
| Free or subscription streaming | No current U.S. option confirmed | The current U.S. availability listing shows no free streaming option and no confirmed subscription-included stream. |
Check the current U.S. availability listing before you choose; streaming rights and storefront listings can change.
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Netflix has a listing page, but the current U.S. availability check does not show the film as available to stream there. A title page alone does not establish that it can be played in your country.
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- Santa's youngest son Arthur embarks on a magical adventure to deliver the final gift to a child to save Christmas.
On Amazon, distinguish the Prime Video Store from an Amazon Prime subscription. The listing currently presents separate rental and purchase options; that does not mean the movie is included at no extra charge with Prime. Look for an explicit “included with Prime” label before assuming your subscription covers it. A free trial of another service is not a free way to watch unless the movie is actually in that service’s catalog.
How much does it cost to rent or buy?
At the time checked, Amazon showed an HD rental for $3.99 and an HD purchase for $7.99. The purchase was marked as a limited-time offer, with a higher struck-through price displayed, so do not treat $7.99 as permanent. Apple TV Store, Fandango at Home, and Spectrum On Demand are alternatives, but check their checkout pages for current prices.
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Digital purchase or disc?
Sony’s official film page lists digital, Blu-ray, and DVD options. U.S. availability listings also identify Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Fandango at Home for digital purchases, and Amazon and Barnes & Noble for discs.
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A digital “purchase” is generally a retailer-hosted license linked to your account, not an unrestricted video file. The title may depend on the retailer’s app, account, and playback terms. If you expect to watch the film every holiday, have unreliable internet, or prefer a copy that is less dependent on a digital storefront, consider DVD or Blu-ray. Check disc stock, condition, shipping, and region compatibility, as well as whether you have a suitable player.
Which Arthur is this?
- Arthur Christmas (2011): the animated holiday movie about Santa’s son Arthur trying to deliver a missed present before Christmas morning.
- Arthur (2011): a separate live-action film, a romantic comedy.
- Arthur: the animated children’s television series.
Search for the full title, Arthur Christmas (2011), to avoid landing on a different movie or the TV series.
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The film is rated PG and runs approximately 97 minutes (1 hour 37 minutes). Apple and JustWatch list that runtime; Prime Video displays 1 hour 33 minutes, a metadata difference whose reason is not confirmed. The story stars James McAvoy as Arthur, Hugh Laurie as Steve, Bill Nighy as Grandsanta, Jim Broadbent as Santa, and Imelda Staunton as Mrs. Santa. Apple’s listing notes mild rude humor, and Prime Video’s advisory also flags flashing or strobing patterns. Check the retailer’s current content advisory and audio or subtitle details if those matter to your household.
Availability outside the U.S.
This availability snapshot is specifically for the United States. Streaming rights and prices differ by country and can change without notice. If you are elsewhere, check your local storefront or country-specific availability listing; the U.S. options above may not apply.
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