Christmas (2003): cast, story & where to watch
2003 · Film · ★ 5.5
Released in 2003, Christmas is a comedy and drama film directed by Gregory King, running about 87 minutes. “Four messed up sibblings congregate in Shitsville” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. "This singular, bleakly funny, R-rated vision of Kiwi life clinches King's position as the most distinctive new voice in NZ film, as insistent and inescapable as The Warehouse jingle." - New Zealand International Film Festival director Bill Godsen. Made at the beginning of the digital revolution, this micro-budget feature went on to win several awards and be selected for major Fests incl. Toronto, Locarno, Edinburgh, and Melbourne.
Who’s in it. Christmas stars Darien Takle as Loma, David Hornblow as Keri, Matthew Sunderland as Brett and Helen Pearse Otene as Megan, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.5/10, Christmas has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Christmas page.
If you liked it. Fans of Christmas tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Christmas (2003)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Christmas change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Christmas worth watching?
- Christmas holds an audience score of 5.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Christmas?
- Christmas stars Darien Takle, David Hornblow, Matthew Sunderland, Helen Pearse Otene and Tony Waerea.
- When was Christmas released?
- Christmas was released in 2003, with a runtime of about 87 minutes.