2012·Comedy·1h 45m
6.7
★
This sequel to the popular British comedy sees a new teacher (David Tennant) take over. When he enters his school in the National 'Song for Christmas' Competition, he and his pregnant wife, and the schoolchildren, embark on an epic road trip that ends up with a birth and a donkey, where he must embrace his fears and become a hero.
Directed by Debbie Isitt
holiday
sequel
woman director
christmas
Rank
#84 in 2012·#4253 overall
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Cast
David Tennant
Donald / Roderick Peterson
Marc Wootton
Mr. Poppy
Pam Ferris
Mrs. Bevan
Jessica Hynes
Angel Matthews
Joanna Page
Mrs. Sarah Peterson
Jason Watkins
Gordon Shakespeare
Ian McNeice
Mr. Peterson's Dad
Rosie Cavaliero
Miss Rye
Pixie Davies
Pixie
George Potts
Supply Teacher 1
Claire Vousden
Supply Teacher 2
Amanda Lawrence
Supply Teacher 3
Crew
Debbie Isitt
Director
Debbie Isitt
Writer
Debbie Isitt
Original Music Composer
Greg Keith
Set Dresser
Rob Inch
Stunt Coordinator
Popular Reviews
544 reviews
Max
6.0★ · 03/21/26
As someone who's studying to be a middle school teacher and loves David Tennant, this movie meant a lot to me with I watched it. Yes, David did make me cry. How can he not? I think it's clear that he had fun doing this movie, and that's all that matters to me. Not to mention that he plays two characters! Which I know Roderick is meant to be a bad guy but honestly, I sympathize with him, both him and Donald were traumatized as children, Roderick just accepted it and coped differently by becoming cold and obedient to his father. It's clear that being good and winning is important to Roderick. After all, it's seen that the only reason their father favorites him over Donald is because of his accomplistments. Also, they're both hot.
Mr. Poppy, on the other hand, belongs in prison for kidnapping, reckless endangered of children, and being an annoying, immature piece of shit that doesn't belong in a school building, much less around any children nor should he be responsible for taking care of them. I can't describe how pissed off he made me the entire movie until the last about fifteen minutes. That man deserves serious psychological help because if I were his father, then I would leave him too.
Mr. Poppy, on the other hand, belongs in prison for kidnapping, reckless endangered of children, and being an annoying, immature piece of shit that doesn't belong in a school building, much less around any children nor should he be responsible for taking care of them. I can't describe how pissed off he made me the entire movie until the last about fifteen minutes. That man deserves serious psychological help because if I were his father, then I would leave him too.
As someone who's studying to be a middle school teacher and loves David Tennant, this movie meant a lot to me with I watched it. Yes, David did make me cry. How can he not? I think it's clear that he had fun doing this movie, and that's all that matters to me. Not to mention that he plays two characters! Which I know Roderick is meant to be a bad guy but honestly, I sympathize with him, both him and Donald were traumatized as children, Roderick just accepted it and coped differently by becoming cold and obedient to his father. It's clear that being good and winning is important to Roderick. After all, it's seen that the only reason their father favorites him over Donald is because of his accomplistments. Also, they're both hot.
Mr. Poppy, on the other hand, belongs in prison for kidnapping, reckless endangered of children, and being an annoying, immature piece of shit that doesn't belong in a school building, much less around any children nor should he be responsible for taking care of them. I can't describe how pissed off he made me the entire movie until the last about fifteen minutes. That man deserves serious psychological help because if I were his father, then I would leave him too.
Mr. Poppy, on the other hand, belongs in prison for kidnapping, reckless endangered of children, and being an annoying, immature piece of shit that doesn't belong in a school building, much less around any children nor should he be responsible for taking care of them. I can't describe how pissed off he made me the entire movie until the last about fifteen minutes. That man deserves serious psychological help because if I were his father, then I would leave him too.
James ML
7.0★ · 12/26/25
“this film goes to show that you can get away with any legal issues as long as you make good enough music. and you know who else did that? p diddy.” — jason lockley
“this film goes to show that you can get away with any legal issues as long as you make good enough music. and you know who else did that? p diddy.” — jason lockley
Jacob Dodd
5.0★ · 12/25/25
jail my boy Poppy for Bob’s sake 🙏
jail my boy Poppy for Bob’s sake 🙏
dee
7.0★ · 12/25/25
life imprisonment for all of them
life imprisonment for all of them
Ryan K. Taylor
10.0★ · 12/25/25
The best one shut your face
The best one shut your face