Movies And Specials: 'That Christmas'

Synopsis:  Based on the charming trilogy of children's books by beloved multi award-winning writer/director Richard Curtis (Four Weddings and a Funeral, Notting Hill, Love Actually, Yesterday), That Christmas follows a series of entwined tales about family and friends, love and loneliness, and Santa Claus making a big mistake, not to mention an enormous number of turkeys.

The Cast:
Brian Cox as Santa
Fiona Shaw as Ms Trapper
Jodie Whittaker as Mrs Williams
Lolly Adefope as Mrs McNutt
Alex Macqueen as Mr Forrest
Katherine Parkinson as Mrs Forrest
Sindhu Vee as Mrs Mulji
India Brown as Bernadette
Zazie Hayhurst as Sam
Sienna Sayer as Charlie
Jack Wisniewski as Danny
Rosie Cavaliero as Mrs Beccles
Paul Kaye as Yirrell
Guz Khan as Dasher
Andy Nyman as Mr Beccles
Kuhu Agarwal as Nisha
Bronte Smith as Eve
Freddie Spry as Teddy
Ava Talbot as Scarlett
Bill Nighy as Bill
Rhys Darby as Mr McNutt

Production Credits:
This heartwarming comedy from Locksmith Animation marks Curtis’ first foray into animation, serving as the film’s writer and executive producer, and also the feature directorial debut of renowned animation veteran Simon Otto (Love, Death & Robots, How to Train Your Dragon films). Nicole P. Hearon (Moana, Frozen) and Adam Tandy (The Thick of It, Detectorists) are producers.

Premiere Date:
It premieres Wednesday, December 4th, 2024 on Netflix.