Arthur Christmas Screening
Get ready to enjoy a funny and fresh holiday film with surprising emotional strength. Arthur Christmas is coming to Folkestone Harbour Arm on Friday, 18 December 2026.
Dir: Sarah Smith
Cast: James McAvoy, Hugh Laurie, Bill Nighy, Jim Broadbent, Imelda Staunton, Ashley Jensen, Marc Wootton, Laura Linney
97 mins · 2011 · United Kingdom, United States of America · Cert U · English, Spanish
IMDb 7.1/10 · Rotten Tomatoes 93% · Metacritic 69/100 · TMDB 6.8/10 · Trakt 74%
Awards: Nominated for 2 BAFTA Awards. 3 wins & 23 nominations total
Are you looking for a festive film to get you in the mood for Christmas? Arthur Christmas is a 2011 animated Christmas comedy film directed by Sarah Smith, with a voice cast featuring James McAvoy, Hugh Laurie, and Bill Nighy. The film follows Santa's son Arthur as he works to deliver a bicycle to a young girl before Christmas morning.
The film has received positive reviews, with an approval rating of 93% on Rotten Tomatoes and a score of 69 out of 100 on Metacritic. It has also been nominated for 2 BAFTA Awards and has won 3 awards out of 23 nominations. With its clever and earnest storytelling, Arthur Christmas is a great choice for a fun and entertaining holiday film.
The screening will take place at Folkestone Harbour Arm in Folkestone on Friday, 18 December 2026. Tickets are with the button beside the article. Don't miss the chance to enjoy this festive film in a unique and atmospheric setting. With its lovable characters, entertaining voice cast, and heartwarming story, Arthur Christmas is a perfect choice for a Christmas Eve film.
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What viewers say
notnixon · 7/10
I keep coming back to this every Christmas. Properly British humour that hits the spot for me.
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SparklinDiamond · 7/10
Lovable animated Christmas film I hadn't watched till last year. I think I will rewatch it every Christmas now.
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nmahoney416 · 6/10
This is definitely an unique take on Santa. I just wish the story was a little better.
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MacabreVerse · 4/10
_Arthur Christmas_ is often praised as a modern holiday classic, something people happily rewatch every Christmas season. Unfortunately, for me it turned out to be the exact opposite: a film that actively repels rather than warms, and one I couldn’t finish without forcing myself. Despite endless repetitions of “Merry Christmas,” the film is almost completely devoid of any genuine Christmas spirit. There is no sense of quiet, warmth, or intimacy…
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magnusthorek · 7/10
And because of this movie, we are happy :)
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n4ch370 · 8/10
Since I saw the Chicken Run movie, I have always loved the Aardman studio's animation style. This time, they decided to make this film in 3D animation instead of doing it in the Stop-Motion style. And coincidentally, it worked perfectly with the type of story it has told. Honestly, I really liked how they set the typical Santa Claus story in a not-too-distant "future"; clearly one of the strong points of this film.
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ArielRodriguez · 7/10
Good movie, it has moments of decline but in general it is good... and like any good children's animated film: unforgettable characters. Recommended for these dates.
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mjm9878 · 8/10
It really has it all. Love the story, concept and animation. The most perfect Christmas Eve film EVER.
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