A Very Barry Christmas (2005): Cast & Plot
A Very Barry Christmas is a 2005 animated family film directed by Andrew Horne, starring Roy Billing as Barry Buckley (voice), Colin Mochrie and Shannon Lawson. It runs 45 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 45 min
- Director
- Andrew Horne
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Cuppa Coffee Studios
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is A Very Barry Christmas About?
The premise of A Very Barry Christmas without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Barry Buckley’s ambitious holiday business flops, setting off a bizarre chain of events that leads to an accidental encounter with Santa. In a comedic twist, the two inadvertently swap lives, sparking a chaotic Christmas mix‑up that spirals into epic proportions.
A Very Barry Christmas Cast & Characters
Roy Billing leads the cast as Barry Buckley (voice), with Colin Mochrie as Santa Claus (voice) and Shannon Lawson as Mrs. Claus (voice). Directed by Andrew Horne; 11 actors are credited in all.
- Director Andrew Horne
- Roy Billing as Barry Buckley (voice)
- Colin Mochrie as Santa Claus (voice)
- Shannon Lawson as Mrs. Claus (voice)
- Jacqueline Pillon as Nutmeg (voice)
Also Starring in A Very Barry Christmas
· 7 more- Michael Lamport Walter (voice)
- Deanna Aubert Ms. Hollyjolly (voice)
- Gail Knight Lilly (voice)
- Jim Pike Nigel / Policeman (voice)
- Aaron Pendersen Warrun (voice)
- Phil Williams Dasher (voice)
- Jim Rankin Douglas Fir (voice)
A Very Barry Christmas Plot Summary
What happens in A Very Barry Christmas from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
A warm, family-centered Christmas tale follows the Bradsys as they try to turn a holiday budget into a moment of unity for generations of kin. Mike and Carol Brady each had dreamed of giving the other a special vacation, but when their ideas collide, they pivot to a bigger goal: use the money to reunite the entire family for Christmas by paying for airline tickets for their children, grandchildren, and in-laws. In a spirit of compromise and care, the plan shifts from personal getaways to a collective celebration that could heal old frictions and build new memories.
Full summary
The whole story of A Very Barry Christmas, scene by scene
How Well Do You Know A Very Barry Christmas?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 10
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Which couple originally planned a special vacation before deciding to fund a family reunion?
A Very Barry Christmas Also Known As
5 alternative titles, including “Kerstmis met Barry” and “O Natal do Barry”.
- Also known as
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- Kerstmis met Barry
- O Natal do Barry
- Der Zweihnachtsmann
- La gran Navidad de Barry
- Méli-mélo au Pôle Nord
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A Very Barry Christmas FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of A Very Barry Christmas, each answered in a sentence.
How long is A Very Barry Christmas?
A Very Barry Christmas runs 45 minutes.
When was A Very Barry Christmas released?
A Very Barry Christmas was released on December 25, 2005.
Who directed A Very Barry Christmas?
A Very Barry Christmas was directed by Andrew Horne.
More films by Andrew Horne Who is in the cast of A Very Barry Christmas?
A Very Barry Christmas stars Roy Billing as Barry Buckley (voice), Colin Mochrie as Santa Claus (voice) and Shannon Lawson as Mrs. Claus (voice), among 11 credited actors.
Does A Very Barry Christmas have a post-credit scene?
No. A Very Barry Christmas has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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