The Smurfs: A Christmas Carol
Seen it?2011 | 22 min | Animation, Comedy, Family, Fantasy
Weeknight WatchWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With almost no lasting buzz, it's a mixed bag. 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 families.
- The mood
- Light and funny, feel-good.
- The pace
- Breezy, at 22 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated PG. Worth a look first if you have very young kids.
When Grouchy Smurf behaves badly to everyone and refuses to celebrate Christmas, the Smurfs of Christmas Past, Present and Future teach him to appreciate Christmas.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesSolid
6.7 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerSolid
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 14K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Troy Quane
- Jack AngelPapa Smurf (voice)
- Fred ArmisenBrainy (voice)
- Hank AzariaGargamel (voice)
- Gary BasarabaHefty (voice)
- George LópezGrouchy (voice)
- Melissa SturmSmurfette (voice)
- Anton YelchinClumsy (voice)
- Frank WelkerAzrael (voice)
- Kirk BailyAdditional Voices (voice)
- Jess HarnellAdditional Voices (voice)