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A Sunburnt Christmas

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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...

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Brad Newsome Sydney Morning Herald 12/17/2020
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. Go to Full Review Luke Buckmaster Guardian 12/15/2020
4/5
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. Go to Full Review Sarah Ward ScreenHub Dec 8
Thanks to Daniel Henshall as hapless crook Daryl, a playful sense of humour, and the keen eye of cinematographer Dylan River, A Sunburnt Christmas is entertainingly more than the sum of its recognisable parts. Go to Full Review Jim Schembri jimschembri.com 01/02/2022
3.5/5
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. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Paul H 12/25/2022 Very Australian. Very funny. I loved it and so did my kids. See more 12/23/2020 It's refreshing to see an Australian Christmas movie that doesn't pull it's punches, litterally. See more 12/21/2020 A great laugh for the family. Nice to see Australian comedy content! See more 12/21/2020 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. See more 12/20/2020 Home grown feel good happy holiday fun See more 12/18/2020 Offbeat but approachable and genuinely emotional. Really easy to watch and enjoy. See more Read all reviews
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Cast & Crew

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Christiaan Van Vuuren

Director

Daniel Henshall

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Sullivan Stapleton

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Ling Cooper Tang

Actor

Lena Nankivell

Actor

Eaden McGuinness

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Movie Info

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