These Quotes Go to ElevenThe greatest, funniest, and most iconic movie and TV quotes from your all-time favorite comedies (and a few you probably haven’t seen).
Updated December 20, 2019 327 votes 108 voters 21.9k views
Arthur Christmas movie quotes are from the 2011 CG-animated comedy by Aardman Features (yes, the 'Wallace & Gromit' and 'Chicken Run' group). The movie features the voices of James McAvoy, Hugh Laurie, Jim Broadbent and Bill Nighy, among others. Some of the best Arthur Christmas quotes come from Arthur himself, but several other characters, including Santa and his dad, Grandsanta, also have some funny lines. Arthur Christmas has all the makings of a future Christmas movie classic, complete with memorable quotes. See a favorite quote on this list? Vote it up! And if I've missed your favorite Arthur Christmas quote, definitely add it to the list.
Think you've seen it all when it comes to Christmas movies? You haven't seen anything like Arthur Christmas. Arthur Claus (James McAvoy) is the youngest son of Santa Claus (Jim Broadbent), and he's...well...he's a bit of a bumbling idiot (in a super nice way). Arthur's brother, Steve Claus (Hugh Laurie), is the family golden boy, and he's set to take over Santa's reigns (so to speak) if and when the Jolly One opts to retire. Arthur's stuck in the North Pole mail room. But when he realizes that Santa's super duper high-tech present delivery system accidentally missed a child, he sets out to become a Christmas morning hero - with a little help from Grandsanta (Bill Nighy).
Arthur Christmas was one of the best-reviewed films of 2011, garnering a more than 90% favorable rating from critics on Rotten Tomatoes' 'Tomatometer.' Unfortunately, the great reviews didn't translate into box office success in U.S. theaters: Since it's release, Arthur Christmas has grossed about $47 million domestically. The movie fared much better in foreign markets (including the UK), taking in around $90 million. Arthur Christmas also received a Golden Globe nomination for best animated film.
Grandsanta: "Arthur, there is a way." Arthur: "It's impossible." Grandsanta: "They used to say it was impossible to teach women to read. Follow me."
Grandsanta (voiced wonderfully by Bill Nighy) is slipping just a bit. He clings to the old ways, apparently has little respect for women and is determined to help Arthur save Christmas for the little girl who was missed by Santa during his Christmas run.
Arthur: "There's no time for a bow!" Elf: "There's always time for a bow!"
This elf means business when it comes to wrapping presents. Even in an extreme time crunch, the little guy manages to tie a bow on a...lion?! A great bow really does make a present extra special. Even when it roars.
Arthur: "A child's been missed?" Steve: "You want to wake up the whole North Pole?" Arthur: "Good idea: A CHILD'S BEEN MISSED!!!!"
Arthur's understandably freaked out when he realizes that not only has a child been missed by Santa - but it's Gwen, the sweet, inquisitive young girl who wrote Santa such an eloquent letter.
Arthur: "I just want it to be perfect for every kid."
Arthur's heart is in the right place, though he's given himself a tall order: Only Santa can make Christmas perfect for good boys and girls...or can he?
