Christmas Story (2007): cast, story & where to watch

Released in 2007, Christmas Story is a fantasy, drama, adventure and family film directed by Juha Wuolijoki, running about 83 minutes.

What it’s 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.

Who’s in it. Christmas Story stars Hannu-Pekka Björkman as Nikolas, Otto Gustavsson as Nikolas 13-vuotiaana, Jonas Rinne as Nikolas 7-vuotiaana and Kari Väänänen as Iisakki, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 7.3/10, Christmas Story has been warmly received by audiences.

Where to watch. In GB you can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Christmas Story page.

If you liked it. Fans of Christmas Story tend to enjoy The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, The Green Mile, Spirited Away and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.