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Who voices the characters in That Christmas?
Netflix Tudum’s official cast list pairs these 21 performers with their characters:
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| Voice performer | Character |
|---|---|
| Brian Cox | Santa Claus |
| Fiona Shaw | Ms. Trapper |
| Jodie Whittaker | Mrs. Williams |
| Lolly Adefope | Mrs. McNutt |
| Alex Macqueen | Mr. Forrest |
| Katherine Parkinson | Mrs. Forrest |
| Sindhu Vee | Mrs. Mulji |
| India Brown | Bernadette |
| Zazie Hayhurst | Sam |
| Sienna Sayer | Charlie |
| Jack Wisniewski | Danny |
| Rosie Cavaliero | Mrs. Beccles |
| Paul Kaye | Yirrell |
| Guz Khan | Dasher |
| Andy Nyman | Mr. Beccles |
| Kuhu Agarwal | Nisha |
| Bronte Smith | Eve |
| Freddie Spry | Teddy |
| Ava Talbot | Scarlett |
| Bill Nighy | Bill |
| Rhys Darby | Mr. McNutt |
Bill Nighy voices Bill, the town’s lighthouse keeper. Brian Cox’s Santa also narrates the film. Netflix Tudum lists the runtime as 1 hour 36 minutes in its 2024 title card. Netflix Tudum’s cast and story guide provides the character pairings and role details.
What is That Christmas about?
The animated film follows the residents of Wellington-on-Sea as a severe Christmas snowstorm upends their plans. Its intertwined stories explore family and friendship, love and loneliness, alongside Santa’s mistake and an unusually large number of turkeys. Netflix describes it as a holiday story about people adapting when events do not go according to plan. Netflix Tudum and the Netflix Media Center title page outline the premise.
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Which books is the movie based on?
That Christmas adapts Richard Curtis’s children’s books The Empty Stocking, Snow Day, and That Christmas. The film brings the material into an animated feature; Netflix’s announcement names all three books as its source series. About Netflix’s announcement identifies the books.
Independent reader supportYour contribution helps us test, update, and keep practical guides available for everyone.Who made That Christmas, and when was it released?
Simon Otto directed the film, with Richard Curtis and Peter Souter writing the screenplay. Curtis was also an executive producer. Nicole P. Hearon and Adam Tandy produced the feature, and John Powell composed the score. Locksmith Animation produced it, DNEG handled animation production, and Netflix released it. The Netflix Media Center lists select theatrical screenings beginning November 27, 2024, and a Netflix streaming release on December 4, 2024. Current availability can vary by territory. Netflix Media Center and About Netflix provide the release and credit details.
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