Franklin’s Magic Christmas (2001): Cast & Plot
Franklin’s Magic Christmas is a 2001 family animated film directed by John van Bruggen, starring Noah Reid as Franklin Turtle (voice), Bryn McAuley and Luca Perlman. It runs 50 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 50 min
- Director
- John van Bruggen
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Nelvana
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Franklin’s Magic Christmas About?
The premise of Franklin’s Magic Christmas without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Franklin, Grandma and Grandpa travel to Faraway Farm for a Christmas visit. An unexpected ice storm knocks Grandpa down, prompting Franklin and his baby sister Harriet to set out on a magical quest for help. Guided by a mysterious flying creature and new friends, they return with Doctor Bear, reuniting everyone for an enchanted Christmas night they never forget.
Franklin’s Magic Christmas Themes & Keywords
· 4 tags- holiday animation
- christmas
- turtle
- character name in title
Franklin’s Magic Christmas Cast & Characters
Noah Reid leads the cast as Franklin Turtle (voice), with Bryn McAuley as Harriet Turtle (voice) and Luca Perlman as Bear (voice). Directed by John van Bruggen; 12 actors are credited in all.
- Director John van Bruggen
- Noah Reid as Franklin Turtle (voice)
- Bryn McAuley as Harriet Turtle (voice)
- Luca Perlman as Bear (voice)
- Richard Newman as Mr. Turtle / Great-Grandfather Turtle (voice)
Also Starring in Franklin’s Magic Christmas
· 8 more- Kristen Bone Beatrice / Young Grandmother Turtle (voice)
- Elizabeth Saunders Mrs. Turtle (voice)
- Joyce Gordon Grandmother Turtle (voice)
- Eric Peterson Grandfather Turtle (voice)
- Chris Wiggins Mr. Collie (voice)
- Araby Lockhart Mrs. Collie (voice)
- Mari Trainor Dr. Bear (voice)
- Donald Burda Mr. Bear (voice)
More from John van Bruggen
One more film directed by John van Bruggen: Franklin and the Green Knight.
Franklin’s Magic Christmas Plot Summary
What happens in Franklin’s Magic Christmas from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 13 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Franklin the Turtle, [Noah Reid], his little sister Harriet, [Bryn McAuley], and their parents, Mr. Turtle, [Richard Newman], and Mrs. Turtle, [Elizabeth Saunders], plan to spend Christmas with their maternal grandparents at Faraway Farm, a cozy place far from Woodland where Mrs. Turtle grew up. As they prepare to leave, they sing the first and third verses of Deck the Halls.
Full summary
The whole story of Franklin’s Magic Christmas, scene by scene
How Well Do You Know Franklin’s Magic Christmas?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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Where does Franklin's family travel to spend Christmas?
Franklin’s Magic Christmas Also Known As
11 alternative titles, including “Le Noël magique de Franklin” and “O Natal Mágico de Franklin”.
- Also known as
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- Le Noël magique de Franklin
- O Natal Mágico de Franklin
- Franklins Magiske Jul
- Czarodziejskie święta Franklina
- Franklins zauberhafte Weihnachten
- Τα Μαγικά Χριστούγεννα του Φράνκλιν
- Mortens magiske jul
- Franklinove čarovné Vianoce
- 富兰克林的魔法圣诞节
- Franklin csodás karácsonya
- Franklins magiska jul
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Movies Like Franklin’s Magic Christmas
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including Franklin and the Turtle Lake Treasure, Franklin and the Green Knight and Snoopy Presents: Welcome Home, Franklin.
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Franklin and the Turtle Lake Treasure 2006 -
Franklin and the Green Knight 2000 -
Snoopy Presents: Welcome Home, Franklin 2024 -
Dot & Spot’s Magical Christmas Adventure 1996 -
Magic Christmas Tree 1964 -
Christmas in Cartoontown 1996 -
Christmas Is Here Again 2007 -
We Wish You a Merry Christmas 1999 -
Christmas Comes But Once a Year 1936 -
The Legend of Frosty the Snowman 2005 -
Gotta Catch Santa Claus 2008 -
Christmas on Mistletoe Farm 2022
Franklin’s Magic Christmas FAQ: Cast & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Franklin’s Magic Christmas, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Franklin’s Magic Christmas?
Franklin’s Magic Christmas runs 50 minutes.
When was Franklin’s Magic Christmas released?
Franklin’s Magic Christmas was released on March 8, 2001.
Who directed Franklin’s Magic Christmas?
Franklin’s Magic Christmas was directed by John van Bruggen.
More films by John van Bruggen Who is in the cast of Franklin’s Magic Christmas?
Franklin’s Magic Christmas stars Noah Reid as Franklin Turtle (voice), Bryn McAuley as Harriet Turtle (voice) and Luca Perlman as Bear (voice), among 12 credited actors.
Does Franklin’s Magic Christmas have a post-credit scene?
No. Franklin’s Magic Christmas has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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