Noelle
Kris Kringle's daughter, Noelle, sets off on a mission to find and bring back her brother, after he gets cold feet when it's his turn to take over as Santa.
Critics Sentiment
Nick nominates Noelle as the next Santa Claus
Gabriel determines only 2,837 children worldwide are nice using algorithms
The film recovers from Gabriel's algorithm mishap by building toward Noelle's empowering appointment as Santa, rising from a low point to its emotional peak.
Noelle follows a predictable Christmas movie trajectory that critics found competent but unoriginal, elevated primarily by Anna Kendrick's charming performance. While reviewers appreciated the film's heart and feminist message, many noted its heavy reliance on familiar fish-out-of-water tropes and criticized obvious product placements. The consensus positioned it as safe family entertainment that succeeds emotionally despite its formulaic approach.
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Anna Kendrick
Noelle Kringle
Shirley MacLaine
Elf Polly
Bill Hader
Nick Kringle
Kingsley Ben-Adir
Jake Hapman
Julie Hagerty
Mrs. Kringle
Billy Eichner
Gabriel Kringle
Maceo Smedley
Alex
Diana Maria Riva
Helen Rojas
Anthony Konechny
Elf Ted
Michael Gross
Elder Elf Abe
Billy Griffith
Elder Elf Billy
Aliza Vellani
Tech Elf Jojo
Amitai Marmorstein
Tech Elf Robrob
Ron Funches
Elf Mortimer
Gary Sekhon
Tech Elf Maxwell
Edwin Perez
Elf Chris
Anna Van Hooft
Elf Mary
Sean Amsing
Elf Serge
Steven E. Rudy
Elf Simon
Jagen Johnson
Elf Bop Beep
Crew
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