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White Christmas

1954·Movie
2h 0min·NR
IMDb7.6Metacritic567.1Rotten Tomatoes76%89%

Where to watch

PrimeHoopla

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Your score

White Christmas fingerprint

Big heart, strong craft.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Fast Pace6
  • Spectacle6
  • Tension4

Heart

Heartwarming and romantic

Much of it is about family.

  • Wholesome9
  • Romance8
  • Hopefulness8

Humor

Some situational comedy and sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Situational Comedy7
  • Wit & Wordplay5
  • Physical Comedy4

World

Show business, history, and family

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability7

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Direction7
  • Acting7
  • Narrative Structure7

Style

Standout score

  • Music Centrality10
  • Music Composition9
  • Cinematography7

Who it's for

AdultsDate NightFamily Movie NightFriends NightParty VibeIntergenerationalKidsPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensBackground WatchComfort WatchDrop-in FriendlyPure Escapism

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About

THE MOST FABULOUS MUSIC-AND-MIRTH SHOW IN MOTION PICTURE HISTORY!

Two talented song-and-dance men team up after the war to become one of the hottest acts in show business. In time they befriend and become romantically involved with the beautiful Haynes sisters who comprise a sister act.
Classic Holiday MusicalFeel-Good RomanceNostalgicShow BusinessIconic SongsFamily EntertainmentTechnicolorPost-War America

Crew

Directed by:
Michael Curtiz, John R. Coonan
Written by:
Melvin Frank, Norman Krasna, Norman Panama
Produced by:
Robert Emmett Dolan
Composed by:
Irving Berlin, Van Cleave, Van Cleave

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about White Christmas

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream White Christmas legally?

PrimeHoopla

White Christmas is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Hoopla. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is White Christmas worth watching?

71
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 71/100 (IMDb 7.6, Rotten Tomatoes 76%, and Metacritic 56). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is White Christmas rated?

NR

It's rated NR in the United States.

How long is White Christmas?

2 h 0 min

White Christmas runs 2 h 0 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on White Christmas?

Critics66
Audiences79

Not quite. Audiences rate White Christmas higher (79) than critics (66). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

What language is White Christmas in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch White Christmas?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for White Christmas in 74 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does White Christmas use?

Screen-to-Stage AdaptationPlaying SickAdaptational Backstory ChangeMinstrel ShowsMinor Injury OverreactionBirds of a FeatherYou Have GOT to Be Kidding Me!Montage"The Hero Sucks" SongUndisclosed FundsBowdlerizationExact Eavesdroppingand 69 more

TV Tropes lists 81 storytelling tropes for White Christmas, including Screen-to-Stage Adaptation, Playing Sick, Adaptational Backstory Change.