A Sunburnt Christmas

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A Sunburnt Christmas

2020

Comedy

Kids & Family

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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...

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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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Audience Member

A great laugh for the family. Nice to see Australian comedy content!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/07/23

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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

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Audience Member

Home grown feel good happy holiday fun

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

01/19/23

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Audience Member

Offbeat but approachable and genuinely emotional. Really easy to watch and enjoy.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/21/23

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Christiaan Van Vuuren

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Daniel Henshall

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Sullivan Stapleton

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Ling Cooper Tang

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Lena Nankivell

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Eaden McGuinness

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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