Father Christmas(1991)
Father Christmas Synopsis
Classic animation based on Raymond Briggs' book. What does Father Christmas do with himself for the other 364 days of the year ?
Father Christmas (1991) is a animation, family and tv movie film directed by Dave Unwin, released on December 24, 1991 with a runtime of 25m. It stars Mel Smith. Viewers rate it 6.5 out of 10 across 39 ratings.
- Director:
- Dave Unwin
- Writers:
- Dianne Jackson, Raymond Briggs
- Producers:
- John Coates
- Production:
- Channel 4 Television
- Status:
- Released
Father Christmas Cast & Crew
Main cast
Key crew
Directed by Dave Unwin, written by Dianne Jackson and Raymond Briggs, produced by John Coates.
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Father Christmas Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.5/10 from 39 ratings.
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Father Christmas – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Father Christmas online?
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Who stars in Father Christmas?
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The main cast of Father Christmas (1991) includes Mel Smith. The film was directed by Dave Unwin. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Father Christmas released?
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Father Christmas was released on December 24, 1991 and runs for 25m.
Is Father Christmas worth watching?
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Father Christmas (1991) holds an average rating of 6.5 out of 10 from 39 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy animation, family and tv movie films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.