Arthur Christmas (2011) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?
Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language
For hundreds of years, the Claus family has delegated the title "Santa" to a chosen few of its members, which can be passed down upon retirement. Each Christmas, Santa and his vast army of highly trained elves produce gifts and distribute them around the world in a one-night high-tech operation. However, when one of 600 million children to receive a gift from Santa on Christmas Eve is missed, it is deemed ‘acceptable’ to all but one—Arthur Claus, the current Santa’s misfit son deemed ineligible for the title, who executes an… Sign up for the full guide
Rated PG • 2011 • 1h 37m
Arthur Christmas follows the bumbling but kindhearted son of Santa Claus as he attempts an unauthorized mission to deliver a missed gift to a young girl. This PG-rated animated holiday adventure is generally family-friendly but features mild slapstick violence and occasional rude humor. Parents should be aware of high-stress family dynamics and fleeting moments of peril involving military hardware and dangerous environments. It is… Sign up for the full guide
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Is Arthur Christmas appropriate for kids?
Arthur Christmas follows the bumbling but kindhearted son of Santa Claus as he attempts an unauthorized mission to deliver a missed gift to a young girl. This PG-rated animated holiday adventure is generally family-friendly but features mild slapstick violence and occasional… Read more — free account
Content severity in Arthur Christmas
What happens in Arthur Christmas, moment by moment
- 0:12 ♥ Sex & Nudity 2/10
- 0:18 ♥ Sex & Nudity 2/10
- 0:25 ⚔ Violence & Gore 3/10
Sex and nudity in Arthur Christmas
Contains a few brief, mild moments of adult-oriented humor, including a dog humping Arthur's slipper and minor references to romantic relationships between elves.
Violence and gore in Arthur Christmas
Features mild, stylized action sequences, including near-misses with military jets, a sleigh crashing, and peril involving wild animals. These scenes are framed as comedic slapstick and contain no graphic gore.
Language in Arthur Christmas
Very mild, consisting of one passing use of the word 'buttocks' and infrequent, non-offensive name-calling.
Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in Arthur Christmas
There are brief references to characters appearing intoxicated or lighthearted mentions of alcohol use in a social context.
Mature themes in Arthur Christmas
The story centers on family tension, feelings of inadequacy, and the generational conflict between tradition and modernization within the Santa Claus family.
Scary moments in Arthur Christmas
No standout scary moments have been catalogued for Arthur Christmas yet. Because this title is recommended for younger kids, sign up to get community-flagged jump scares, tense scenes, and startling imagery as parents submit them.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Arthur Christmas appropriate for kids?
Bontent's parent guide suggests Arthur Christmas is best for ages 6+. It's rated PG. Arthur Christmas follows the bumbling but kindhearted son of Santa Claus as he attempts an unauthorized mission to deliver a missed gift to a young girl. This PG-rated animated holiday adventure is generally…
What age rating does Arthur Christmas have?
Arthur Christmas is officially rated PG. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 6+.
What is Arthur Christmas about?
Arthur Christmas follows the bumbling but kindhearted son of Santa Claus as he attempts an unauthorized mission to deliver a missed gift to a young girl. This PG-rated animated holiday adventure is generally family-friendly but features mild slapstick violence and occasional rude humor. Parents should be aware of…
Is there sex or nudity in Arthur Christmas?
Contains a few brief, mild moments of adult-oriented humor, including a dog humping Arthur's slipper and minor references to romantic relationships between elves.
How violent is Arthur Christmas?
Features mild, stylized action sequences, including near-misses with military jets, a sleigh crashing, and peril involving wild animals. These scenes are framed as comedic slapstick and contain no graphic gore.
Is the language in Arthur Christmas appropriate for kids?
Very mild, consisting of one passing use of the word 'buttocks' and infrequent, non-offensive name-calling.
Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in Arthur Christmas?
There are brief references to characters appearing intoxicated or lighthearted mentions of alcohol use in a social context.
What mature themes appear in Arthur Christmas?
The story centers on family tension, feelings of inadequacy, and the generational conflict between tradition and modernization within the Santa Claus family.
How long is Arthur Christmas?
Arthur Christmas runs 97 minutes, directed by Sarah Smith, released in 2011.
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