Arthur Christmas2011Arthur Christmas
2011
Santa's operation now runs like a high-tech military mission, overseen by his efficient eldest son. When one child's present is left behind, only clumsy younger son Arthur and his cantankerous Grandsanta are willing to deliver it before Christmas morning.
The default: films the whole family can watch together; any scary or intense moments for the littlest viewers are flagged in the Context Notes.
Why it’s here
In a family tempted by efficiency and pride, the overlooked son insists that one forgotten child still matters. A warm comedy about family, humility, and faithful service.
Context notes
For parents, before you press play.
A homeowner fires a gun at the sleigh and the military fires missiles at it, and there's mild "hell," British insults, and Grandsanta's tipsy jokes, all played for laughs. Arthur's elders dismiss him, and the family learns humility.
Arthur Christmas (2011)
Discussion questions
When the credits end, go around the room. Each person gives the film a score out of ten and says why.
- Why did Arthur care so much about one present?
- What did you think of Steve? Did he change?
- Who was the real "Santa" by the end, and why?
- Which member of the Claus family was your favorite?
Content advisory
Common Sense Media 6+: peril, including a gun fired at the sleigh and missiles; mild language ("hell," "ruddy") and name-calling.
Trailer
Best edition
The disc comes first.
Arthur Christmas Blu-ray (Blu-ray + DVD)
Blu-ray · November 6, 2012
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