The Flight Before Christmas
GNiko: Lentäjän poika
“An All-New Holiday Movie About Santa And His Little Helpers”
2008·80 min·Released
Studio: A. Film Production, Anima Vitae, Animaker, Cinemaker, Eurimages, Europool, MEDIA Programme of the European Union, Magma Films, Nordisk Film & TV Fond, TV 2, Telepool, The Weinstein Company, UFA, Ulysses Filmproduktion, YLE
5.8TMDb
6.1IMDb
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Theatrical Sep 22, 2008
Overview
A young reindeer named Niko dreams about flying like his father, whom he has never met. Despite constant teasing from others, he sneaks out of his home valley to take flying lessons from Julius, a flying squirrel.
Trailer
Crew
DirectorMichael Hegner, Kari Juusonen
Cast
Olli Jantunen
Niko (voice)
Hannu-Pekka Björkman
Julius (voice)
Vuokko Hovatta
Wilma (voice)
Vesa Vierikko
Musta Susi (voice)
Jussi Lampi
Räyskä (voice)
Risto Kaskilahti
Rimppa / Uljas (voice)
Minttu Mustakallio
Essie (voice)
Juha Veijonen
Raavas (voice)
Puntti Valtonen
Hirvas (voice)
Elina Knihtilä
Oona (voice)
Juulia Rönkkö
Saaga (voice)
Tommi Korpela
Porolauman johtaja (voice)
Aarre Karén
Isoisä (voice)
Arttu Hämäläinen
Poropoika 1 (voice)
Ilmari Huhtala
Poropoika 2 (voice)
Mika Ala-Panula
Oinas / Laumasusi / Laumaporo (voice)
Kari Hietalahti
Armas / Tervas / Puhelintonttu (voice)
Janus Hanski
Rautias (voice)
Jussi Chydenius
Viekas (voice)
Miia Nuutila
Pukin asiakaspalvelu / Laumaporo (voice)
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Keywords
holidaychristmas
Details
Budget
$6M
Revenue
$22M
TMDb Votes
155
Added May 14, 2026Updated Jun 4, 2026