The Monster's Christmas(1981)
The Monster's Christmas Synopsis
On Christmas Eve, a nameless little girl reads 'The Monster's Christmas' storybook to her teddy bear, as something sneaks around in the trees outside her window. She hears a noise in the other room, and thinking that it's Father Christmas, she goes to investigate. She finds one of the monsters, who has come seeking help to defeat an evil witch that has stolen all the monsters' voices.
The Monster's Christmas (1981) is a family, fantasy, tv movie and adventure film directed by Yvonne Mackay, released on December 25, 1981 with a runtime of 47m. It stars Lucy McGrath, Paul Farrell, Lee Hatherly and Paul Jenden. Viewers rate it 5.0 out of 10 across 4 ratings.
- Director:
- Yvonne Mackay
- Writers:
- Burton Silver
- Producers:
- Dave Gibson
- Cinematographer:
- Peter James
- Production:
- Gibson Film Productions, New Zealand National Film Unit, Television New Zealand, New Zealand Film Commission, Children's Film Fund of the I.Y.C. Telethon Trust, Tourist Hotel (NZ)
- Status:
- Released
The Monster's Christmas (1981) Trailer
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The Monster's Christmas Cast & Crew
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Directed by Yvonne Mackay, written by Burton Silver, produced by Dave Gibson.
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The Monster's Christmas Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.0/10 from 4 ratings.
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The Monster's Christmas – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Monster's Christmas online?
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The Monster's Christmas (1981) is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Monster's Christmas?
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The main cast of The Monster's Christmas (1981) includes Lucy McGrath, Paul Farrell, Lee Hatherly, Paul Jenden and Jane Waddell. The film was directed by Yvonne Mackay. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Monster's Christmas released?
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The Monster's Christmas was released on December 25, 1981 and runs for 47m.
Is The Monster's Christmas worth watching?
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The Monster's Christmas (1981) holds an average rating of 5.0 out of 10 from 4 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy family, fantasy and tv movie films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The Monster's Christmas?
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