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The Christmas Chronicles (2018)

Film · 1h 44m · Rated PG

Adventure, Comedy, Family, Fantasy

Two resourceful siblings accidentally ground Santa's sleigh, embarking on a brisk, wholesome adventure to save Christmas.

Uplifting, with wholesome humor. A family watch at a brisk pace. Emotionally it carries some weight.

Streaming on Netflix.

The Christmas Chronicles parents guide

Nothing past what a PG promises: mild language and nothing scary.

Our estimate: fine from about 7. Rated PG.

Scare
Not scary
Jump scares
None noted
Gore
No gore
Violence
Some violence
Some fighting or peril.
Sex and nudity
None noted
Language
Mild
Mild words like damn, hell or crap.

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What is The Christmas Chronicles about?

Siblings Kate and Teddy try to prove Santa Claus is real, but when they accidentally cause his sleigh to crash, they have to save Christmas.

Does it have a happy ending? (spoiler-safe)

Yes. It lands on a happy note.

Cast and crew

Directed byClay Kaytis
StarringDarby Camp, Judah Lewis, Kurt Russell, Martin Roach, Lamorne Morris, Kimberly Williams-Paisley

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