Christmas (2009): cast, story & where to watch
2009 · Film · ★ 5.4
Released in 2009, Christmas is a drama and romance film directed by Sebastián Lelio, running about 99 minutes.
What it’s about. Alejandro and Aurora, two young students, leave Santiago and are on their way to spend Christmas with family in Aurora. At the foot of the Andes, the frustrations of Alejandro and Aurora’s doubts about her sexual identity cause tension. The two teens are on the verge of collapse when they discover the presence of a young girl, Alicia, a fragile girl of sixteen years who has fled her home. Gathered around an improvised Christmas tree, Alejandro and Aurora are fascinated by the enigmatic Alicia, who is becoming the object of their desire.
Who’s in it. Christmas stars Manuela Martelli as Aurora, Diego Ruiz as Alejandro and Alicia Rodríguez as Alicia.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.4/10, Christmas has proved divisive with audiences.
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 The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Christmas (2009)?
- 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 5.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Christmas?
- Christmas stars Manuela Martelli, Diego Ruiz and Alicia Rodríguez.
- When was Christmas released?
- Christmas was released in 2009, with a runtime of about 99 minutes.