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The Smurfs: A Christmas Carol (2011): Cast & Plot

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The Smurfs: A Christmas Carol is a 2011 short animated comedy directed by Troy Quane, starring George Lopez as Grouchy (voice), Gary Basaraba and Jack Angel. It runs 22 minutes.

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The Smurfs: A Christmas Carol (2011) movie poster
Released
Runtime
22 min
Director
Troy Quane
Genres
Comedy , Animation , Family
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Smurfs: A Christmas Carol About?

The premise of The Smurfs: A Christmas Carol without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

When Grouchy Smurf behaves badly to everyone and refuses to celebrate Christmas, the Smurfs of Christmas Past, Present and Future teach him to appreciate Christmas.

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Cast & crew

The Smurfs: A Christmas Carol Cast & Characters

George Lopez leads the cast as Grouchy (voice), with Gary Basaraba as Hefty (voice) and Jack Angel as Papa Smurf (voice). Directed by Troy Quane; 13 actors are credited in all.

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More from Troy Quane

More films directed by Troy Quane, best-rated first: Nimona and Spies in Disguise.

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Plot

The Smurfs: A Christmas Carol Plot Summary

What happens in The Smurfs: A Christmas Carol from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 13 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

On Christmas Eve, the Smurfs prepare for their Christmas party. Hefty Smurf, Gary Basaraba and Handy Smurf cut down a Christmas tree, and by Christmas evening, they all finish and begin to celebrate with carols. Grouchy Smurf, George Lopez refuses to join the party, expressing his hatred toward Christmas, a reaction that catches everyone off guard since he usually puts aside his attitude for the holiday. That night, Papa Smurf, Jack Angel creates a special concoction in hopes of renewing Grouchy’s Christmas spirit. The spirit finds its way into Grouchy’s mug of smurfberry nog, which he promptly drinks and sinks into unconsciousness. Sub​sequently, he wakes up to a world that looks like it’s come alive, and he discovers he’s become part of the animation around him.

Full summary

The whole story of The Smurfs: A Christmas Carol, scene by scene

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Quiz

How Well Do You Know The Smurfs: A Christmas Carol?

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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Which Smurf refuses to join the Christmas party?

Details

The Smurfs: A Christmas Carol Also Known As

36 alternative titles, including “Les Schtroumpfs - La magie de Noël” and “Die Schlümpfe - Eine Weihnachtsgeschichte”.

Also known as
  • Les Schtroumpfs - La magie de Noël
  • Die Schlümpfe - Eine Weihnachtsgeschichte
  • הדרדסים: מזמור לחג המולד
  • Les Schtroumpfs: Un chant de Noël
  • Una Navidad con los Pitufos
  • Stroumfakia: Mia xristougenniatikh istoria
  • Stroumfakia: Mia xristougenniatiki istoria
  • Stroymfakia: Mia xristougenniatikh istoria
  • Stroymfakia: Mia xristougenniatiki istoria
  • Şirinler: Bir Yılbaşı Şarkısı
  • Смурфики: Рождественская история
  • Les Schtroumpfs : Un chant de Noël
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  • Los Pitufos: Cuento de Navidad
  • I Puffi - A Christmas Carol
  • Smurfene - En julefortelling
  • Šmoulokoleda
  • Hupikék törpikék: Karácsonyi ének
  • De Smurfen: Een kerstverhaal
  • Smerfy: Opowieść wigilijna
  • Die Schlümpfe - Eine schlumpfige Weihnachtsgeschichte
  • Fira jul med smurfarna!
  • Os Smurfs: Um Conto de Natal
  • חג מולד מדורדס
  • Στρουμφάκια: Μια Χριστουγεννιάτικη Ιστορία
  • Ștrumpfii: O colindă de Crăciun
  • Smølferne: Et juleeventyr
  • 蓝精灵之圣诞颂歌
  • Смърфовете: Весела коледна песен
  • Смурфики: Різдвяна пісня
  • Štrumpfovi Božićna priča
  • Šmolkovia: Vianočná koleda
  • Smrkastični božič
  • Şirinler: Yeni Yıl Şarkısı
  • Smurfi: Ziemassvētku dziesma
  • 스머프의 크리스마스 캐롤
  • 藍精靈:聖誕頌歌

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FAQ

The Smurfs: A Christmas Carol FAQ: Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of The Smurfs: A Christmas Carol, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The Smurfs: A Christmas Carol?

The Smurfs: A Christmas Carol runs 22 minutes.

When was The Smurfs: A Christmas Carol released?

The Smurfs: A Christmas Carol was released on December 2, 2011.

Who directed The Smurfs: A Christmas Carol?

The Smurfs: A Christmas Carol was directed by Troy Quane.

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Who is in the cast of The Smurfs: A Christmas Carol?

The Smurfs: A Christmas Carol stars George Lopez as Grouchy (voice), Gary Basaraba as Hefty (voice) and Jack Angel as Papa Smurf (voice), among 13 credited actors.

Does The Smurfs: A Christmas Carol have a post-credit scene?

No. The Smurfs: A Christmas Carol has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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