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Bitter Christmas

2026Movie1 h 51 minR

ComedyDrama
62
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.3Letterboxd3.1/5Metacritic69–Rotten Tomatoes88%–
62
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.3Letterboxd3.1/5Metacritic69–Rotten Tomatoes88%–

Summary

During a long December holiday weekend, a woman, whose mother has recently died, throws herself into work as a form of escape. Her relentless pace is interrupted when a panic attack forces her to take a break.

Good for

  • Date night
  • Family movie night
  • Friends night

Skip it if

  • You want fast pacing

Where to watch

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Not streaming in United States. Where it is:

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Not for scares, laughs or adrenaline.

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Cast

24 of 34

Crew

Directed by
Pedro Almodóvar
Written by
Pedro Almodóvar
Produced by
Agustín Almodóvar
Music by
Alberto Iglesias

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Facts

March 20, 2026 · 1 h 51 min · R

Released
March 20, 2026
Runtime
1 h 51 min
Age rating
R
Content
Strong Language
Genres
Drama, Comedy
Original language
Spanish
Made in
Spain
Budget
$12 million
Box office
$6 million
Available in
14 countries

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream Bitter Christmas?"

Questions about Bitter Christmas

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Bitter Christmas?

It streams in 3 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is Bitter Christmas worth watching?

62
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 62 (IMDb 6.3, Letterboxd 3.1 out of 5, Rotten Tomatoes 88%, and Metacritic 69). Critics rate it higher (79 out of 100) than audiences (63).

Is Bitter Christmas okay for kids?

RStrong language

Yes: it's rated R in the United States for strong language, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Will Bitter Christmas make me laugh?

A touch

Not much for a comedy: the title analysis gives its humor 1 of 4.

Is Bitter Christmas plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (8 of 10) and pathos (8 of 10) more than on its plot.

Was Bitter Christmas a box office flop?

Budget$12 million
Box office$6 million

Yes: it cost about $12 million to make and earned $6 million worldwide, 52% of its budget.

Is Bitter Christmas in English?

Spanish

No, it was made in Spanish.