Maggie Smith, Henry Lawfull and Sally Hawkins lead the cast of ‘A Boy Called Christmas‘ as Aunt Ruth, Nikolas and Mother, respectively.
Main cast
- Aunt RuthMaggie SmithMain
- NikolasHenry LawfullMain
- MotherSally HawkinsMain
Supporting cast
- Father (Joel)Michiel HuismanSupp
- CarlJim BroadbentSupp
- VodolRune TemteSupp
- Little NooshIndica WatsonSupp
- KingToby JonesSupp
- QueenKristen WiigSupp
- Truth PixieZoe CollettiSupp
Guest & voice
- Miika (voice)Stephen MerchantVoice
- Blitzen (voice)Rishi KuppaVoice
- Top Hat / Elf CaptainJoel FryGuest
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About this cast
A Boy Called Christmas (2021) is a British festive fantasy film directed by Gil Kenan, based on Matt Haig’s novel. The story follows young Nikolas as he embarks on a magical quest to find his father and restore hope to a grieving kingdom, encountering elves, a talking mouse, and the origins of Father Christmas. The film features a distinguished ensemble cast led by Maggie Smith, Henry Lawfull,…
FAQs
Who plays Nikolas in A Boy Called Christmas?
Henry Lawfull plays the lead role of Nikolas in the 2021 film A Boy Called Christmas.
Who plays Aunt Ruth in A Boy Called Christmas?
Dame Maggie Smith portrays Aunt Ruth in A Boy Called Christmas.
Is A Boy Called Christmas a TV series or a film?
A Boy Called Christmas is a single film, not a TV series. It was released in 2021 on Sky Cinema in the UK and on Netflix internationally.
Who voices Miika the mouse in A Boy Called Christmas?
Stephen Merchant provides the voice of Miika, the talking mouse, in A Boy Called Christmas.
Who wrote the novel that A Boy Called Christmas is based on?
The film is based on the 2015 novel ‘A Boy Called Christmas’ by British author Matt Haig.
Sources & where to watch: IMDb · Wikipedia · Where to watch (JustWatch UK) · Updated June 2026