The Christmas Chronicles

NZ release: 22 November 2018

Adult themes Rated on: 22 November 2018

The Christmas Chronicles

What’s it about?

Embark on an enchanting adventure with two young siblings whose quest to capture Santa Claus on camera catapults them into a whimsical and unexpected journey.

The facts

  • Directed by Clay Kaytis (The Angry Birds Movie, Snoopy Presents: To Mom (and Dad), with Love)
  • English language
  • Runtime: 104 minutes
  • Starring Kurt Russell
  • The first instalment of The Christmas Chronicles series

Why did it get this rating?

This film was self-rated by Netflix. You can find out more about self-rating by streaming providers here.

Mild violence

There is mild violence in the film - no serious injuries are shown and it's not intense. In one scene, we see a group fight between elves and humans. In another scene, we see elves throwing a character through a window. Some scenes include characters threatening others with dangerous weapons like a baseball bat, a heavy pipe, and a chainsaw.

Although these scenes sound violent, they are quite low level and are not intense. These scenes often include humour, fantastical themes, and no serious injuries – making these scenes to be less impactful.

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