The film is Fatman (2020), a dark action-comedy starring Mel Gibson as Chris Cringle, a hard-pressed version of Santa Claus. Its premise turns a Christmas grudge into a lethal pursuit: after a child receives coal, he hires an assassin to kill Santa. The film is rated R and runs 100 minutes.
What is the Mel Gibson Christmas movie called?
It is Fatman, directed and written by Eshom Nelms and Ian Nelms. Gibson plays Chris Cringle, while Walton Goggins and Marianne Jean-Baptiste are also among the credited cast. The film was released in 2020, so it is not a new release.
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Saban Films’ official listing describes a rowdy, unorthodox Santa trying to save a declining business. The plot takes a sharp turn when a neglected, precocious 12-year-old boy, Billy, receives coal and hires a skilled assassin. Apple TV’s U.S. catalog synopsis also identifies the child as 12.
Is Fatman rated R, and how long is it?
Yes. Saban Films lists Fatman as rated R with a runtime of 100 minutes. Apple TV’s U.S. catalog listing gives the same rating and a runtime of 1 hour 40 minutes.
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- FATMAN
- Product type: PHYSICAL MOVIE
- Brand: Paramount
The R rating and the distributor’s action-comedy classification signal that this is not a gentle family Christmas story. Its hook is the collision of Christmas fantasy with a hit-man plot. The official film listing does not provide a detailed content-advisory breakdown, so the rating alone should not be treated as a specific list of scenes or themes.
Independent reader supportYour contribution helps us test, update, and keep practical guides available for everyone.Where can you stream Fatman?
Current streaming, rental, and purchase availability is not established here. Apple TV has a U.S. catalog record for the film, but a catalog page does not confirm that it is currently included with a subscription or available to rent or buy. Availability can vary by country and change over time.
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