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Christmas Story

2007Movie1 h 23 min

67
GoodGoodWatch score

A heartwarming, uplifting fantasy movie about family and growing up.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

Skip it if you want something to laugh at · you want dark or edgy material

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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.

Feels like

  • Christmas
  • Orphan
  • Lapland
  • Carpenter
  • Gratitude
  • Tradition
  • Historical
  • Family

Cast

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Directed by
Juha Wuolijoki
Produced by
Juha Wuolijoki

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Facts

November 16, 2007 · 1 h 23 min · Fantasy, Family

Released
November 16, 2007
Runtime
1 h 23 min
Genres
Fantasy, Family
Original language
Finnish
Made in
Finland
Available in
20 countries

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream Christmas Story?"

Questions about Christmas Story

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Christmas Story?

In the United States, Christmas Story streams on Shout! Factory and Howdy, and it is free with ads on The Roku, Plex, and Tubi TV. It also streams in 10 other countries.

Is Christmas Story worth watching?

67
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 67 (IMDb 7.1).

Is Christmas Story okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Will I feel good after watching Christmas Story?

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Yes, it's an uplifting movie: the title analysis rates it 9 of 10 for hopefulness and 9 for wholesome.

Is Christmas Story good for date night?

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Yes: romance is 6 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Is Christmas Story in English?

Finnish

No, it was made in Finnish.