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An Almost Christmas Story
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An Almost Christmas Story

2024-10-14 · 24 min · ★ 7.0

Animation · Adventure · Fantasy · Family

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

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Directors
David Lowery
Production companies
Esperanto Filmoj, Titmouse, Maere Studios, Disney Branded Television
Countries
United Kingdom, United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Cary ChristopherCary ChristopherMoon (voice)
Estella MadrigalLuna (voice)
Jim GaffiganJim GaffiganPapa Owl (voice)
Mamoudou AthieMamoudou AthiePelly (voice)
Alex Ross PerryAlex Ross PerryDave The Dog (voice)
Gianna JosephPeaky (voice)
Phil RosenthalPhil RosenthalPunt (voice)
Natasha LyonneNatasha LyonnePat (voice)
John C. ReillyJohn C. ReillyThe Folk Singer (voice)
David LoweryDavid LoweryAdditional Voice (voice)
Megan MelendiAdditional Voice (voice)
Mike MelendiAdditional Voice (voice)

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