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Christmas Story

2007·Movie
1h 23min

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Big heart, strong craft, no humor.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Spectacle5
  • Fast Pace4
  • Tension3

Heart

Heartwarming and uplifting

Much of it is about family and growing up.

  • Wholesome9
  • Hopefulness9
  • Family Dynamics9

Humor

Serious throughout

  • Wit & Wordplay2
  • Situational Comedy1
  • Physical Comedy1

World

Family and growing up

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Rewatchability7
  • Dialogue Centrality6

Craft

Standout characters

  • Character Depth8
  • Direction7
  • Acting7

Style

Standout score

  • Music Composition8
  • Cinematography7
  • Music Centrality7

Who it's for

AdultsDate NightFamily Movie NightFriends NightIntergenerationalKidsPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensBackground WatchComfort WatchDrop-in FriendlyPure EscapismThought-Provoking

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About

Hundreds of years ago in Lapland, a little boy named Nikolas loses his family in an accident. The villagers decide to look after the orphaned boy together. Once a year - at Christmas - Nikolas moves to a new home. To show his gratitude, Nikolas decides to make toys for the children of the families as good-bye presents. Over the years, Nikolas's former adoptive families become many, and soon almost every house has presents on its doorstep on Christmas morning. At thirteen, Nikolas is sent to live and work with Iisakki, a grumpy old carpenter, who forbids Nikolas to continue making presents for Christmas. Gradually, however, Nikolas wins Iisakki's trust. Together they begin to look after the Christmas traditional that Nikolas has begun. When the aged Iisakki has to leave Nikolas and move away, the tradition of Christmas presents is once again at risk. Thankfully, Nikolas comes up with a solution that brings children joy every Christmas, even continuing to today.
ChristmasOrphanLaplandCarpenterGratitudeTraditionHistoricalFamily

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Is Christmas Story worth watching?

67
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 68/100 (IMDb 7.1). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How long is Christmas Story?

1 h 23 min

Christmas Story runs 1 h 23 min.

What language is Christmas Story in?

Finnish

It was made in Finnish. Produced in Finland.

In how many countries can I watch Christmas Story?

20ATCACHDEDKESFIGBHRIEITLILUNO+6

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