Alien Xmas
Seen it?2020 | 42 min | Animation, Family, Fantasy, Comedy, Science Fiction
Sunday Safe Betearly ratingWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
Critics loved it (100% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had almost no lasting buzz and a lukewarm 6.4 out of 10 from audiences. A safe bet when you want something reliable.
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, sci-fi fans and fantasy fans. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
- The mood
- Light and funny, feel-good.
- The pace
- Breezy, at 42 min.
- What might put you off
- No age rating on record, so check it first for young kids.
- Audiences were cooler on it than critics.
A young elf mistakes a tiny alien for a Christmas gift, not knowing her new plaything has plans to destroy Earth's gravity — and steal all the presents.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsVery strong
100% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesBelow par
6.4 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerBelow par
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 17K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Stephen Chiodo
- Dee Bradley BakerX (voice)
- Barbara GoodsonZ (voice)
- Kirk ThorntonReindeer / Klepts / Audience (voice)
- Tony OliverReindeer / Klepts / Audience (voice)
- Keythe FarleySanta (voice)
- Jessica Gee-GeorgeMrs. Claus (voice)
- Steve StaleyPanicked Elf (voice)
- Kaliayh RhamboHolly (voice)
- Madison RojasElf Kid #1 (voice)
- Jakari FraserElf Kid #2 (voice)