Christmas Eve (1986): cast, story & where to watch
1986 · Film · ★ 7.5
Released in 1986, Christmas Eve is a drama and tv movie film directed by Stuart Cooper, running about 93 minutes.
What it’s about. Story of a well-to-do elderly woman, who befriends the homeless and volunteers her time with children, who learns she has an incurable illness and wants desperately to reunite her three grown grand children (who are scattered across the U.S. living their own lives), with their estranged father, her son. She hires a private detective to search for them so as to try to get everyone together on Christmas Eve.
Who’s in it. Christmas Eve stars Loretta Young as Amanda Kingsley, Arthur Hiller as Andrew Kingsley, Ron Leibman as Morris Huffner and Trevor Howard as Maitland, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.5/10, Christmas Eve has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Christmas Eve page.
If you liked it. Fans of Christmas Eve tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Christmas Eve (1986)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Christmas Eve change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Christmas Eve worth watching?
- Christmas Eve holds an audience score of 7.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and tv movie. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Christmas Eve?
- Christmas Eve stars Loretta Young, Arthur Hiller, Ron Leibman, Trevor Howard and Patrick Cassidy.
- When was Christmas Eve released?
- Christmas Eve was released in 1986, with a runtime of about 93 minutes.