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      A Sunburnt Christmas

      2020 Comedy Kids & Family List
      Reviews 93% Audience Score Fewer than 50 Ratings On an outback farm that’s seen hard times, a single mum and her three kids struggle to keep their life together. With Dad recently passed away and Mum slowly losing the plot, it is 14-year-old Hazel who shoulders the burden, managing the failing farm and keeping her younger siblings from careering completely off the rails. They all suspect there won’t be much Christmas joy this year, but when a strange man dressed as Santa Claus crashes a van full of toys onto their property, their world is turned upside down in ways they could never have imagined... Read More Read Less

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      Brad Newsome Sydney Morning Herald This new Christmas comedy flick has a heart the size of the Outback, and it's as Aussie as two vanilla slices with a sprig of wattle on top. Dec 17, 2020 Full Review Luke Buckmaster Guardian This spirited and charming film has only been out for a few days and I've seen it twice already: it's thoroughly entertaining, very 'strayan viewing for a holly jolly holiday in our not-so-winter wonderland. Rated: 4/5 Dec 15, 2020 Full Review Jim Schembri jimschembri.com A politically incorrect Christmas crime comedy with violence, guns, swearing, Catholic values and nods to the Bible? Are you kidding? Sounds like oil and water, yet director Christiaan Van Vuuren blends everything into a cohesive, pacy, uplifting film. Rated: 3.5/5 Jan 2, 2022 Full Review Read all reviews

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      Paul H Very Australian. Very funny. I loved it and so did my kids. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 12/25/22 Full Review Audience Member It's refreshing to see an Australian Christmas movie that doesn't pull it's punches, litterally. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 02/23/23 Full Review Audience Member A great laugh for the family. Nice to see Australian comedy content! Rated 5 out of 5 stars 02/07/23 Full Review Audience Member It was great. A fun little romp, very Australian and full of everything you want from a seasonal film. The child actors are exceptional. Whilst there is some dark subject matter and some measured violence it still feels light. An instant classic. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 01/21/23 Full Review Audience Member Home grown feel good happy holiday fun Rated 5 out of 5 stars 01/19/23 Full Review Audience Member Offbeat but approachable and genuinely emotional. Really easy to watch and enjoy. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 02/21/23 Full Review Read all reviews Post a rating

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      Synopsis On an outback farm that’s seen hard times, a single mum and her three kids struggle to keep their life together. With Dad recently passed away and Mum slowly losing the plot, it is 14-year-old Hazel who shoulders the burden, managing the failing farm and keeping her younger siblings from careering completely off the rails. They all suspect there won’t be much Christmas joy this year, but when a strange man dressed as Santa Claus crashes a van full of toys onto their property, their world is turned upside down in ways they could never have imagined...
      Director
      Christiaan Van Vuuren
      Genre
      Comedy, Kids & Family
      Original Language
      English
      Release Date (Streaming)
      Dec 11, 2020