"Have you ever wondered what makes a Christmas story a Christmas story?"

2024

0h 24m

7.0(98 votes)

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Overview

A young owl meets a lost little girl in New York City. Together, they try to get home for Christmas.

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10 featured cast members

Starring

Cary Christopher

Moon (voice)

Estella Madrigal

Luna (voice)

Jim Gaffigan

Papa Owl (voice)

Mamoudou Athie

Pelly (voice)

Alex Ross Perry

Dave The Dog (voice)

Gianna Joseph

Peaky (voice)

Phil Rosenthal

Punt (voice)

Natasha Lyonne

Pat (voice)

John C. Reilly

The Folk Singer (voice)

David Lowery

Additional Voice (voice)

Creative team

Directed by: David Lowery
Written by: David Lowery
Alfonso Cuarón
Produced by: Alfonso Cuarón
David Lowery

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