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Poster for The Christmas Chronicles: Part Two

The Christmas Chronicles: Part Two

Seen it?

2020 | 112 min | Family, Fantasy, Adventure, Comedy

Weeknight Watch

Why it’s a Weeknight Watch

It's still drawing plenty of interest, but a lukewarm 6.5 out of 10 from audiences held it back. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Made for anyone who wants a laugh, fantasy fans and adventure fans. If you loved Elf, start here.
The mood
Light and funny, feel-good.
The pace
Breezy, at 1 hr 52 min.
What might put you off
Rated PG. Worth a look first if you have very young kids.

Kate Pierce is reluctantly spending Christmas with her mom’s new boyfriend and his son Jack. But when the North Pole and Christmas are threatened to be destroyed, Kate and Jack are unexpectedly pulled into a new adventure with Santa Claus.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsSolid

    66% on Rotten Tomatoes, 51 on Metacritic

  • AudiencesBelow par

    6.5 out of 10

  • AwardsNot counted

    No major awards or nominations

  • Reach & staying powerSolid

    Streaming release that reached a solid audience; spent 4 weeks in Netflix's global Top 10; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactStrong

    About 790K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Chris Columbus

  • Darby CampKate Pierce
  • Kurt RussellSanta Claus
  • Goldie HawnMrs. Claus
  • Jahzir BrunoJack Booker
  • Judah LewisTeddy Pierce
  • Julian DennisonBelsnickel
  • Darlene LoveGrace
  • Tyrese GibsonBob Booker
  • Sunny SuljicDoug Pierce
  • Kimberly Williams-PaisleyClaire Pierce