Christmas on Mars (2008): cast, story & where to watch
2008 · Film · ★ 5.4
Released in 2008, Christmas on Mars is a science fiction and music film directed by Wayne Coyne, running about 82 minutes.
What it’s about. The film tells the story of the experiences of Major Syrtis during the first Christmas on a newly-colonized Mars. Coyne has described the film as "Maybe Eraserhead or Dead Man crossed with some kind of fantasy and space aspects, like The Wizard of Oz and maybe A Space Odyssey, and set at Christmas-time. The story that unfolds is intended to hint at childlike magic within a tragic and realistic situation."
Who’s in it. Christmas on Mars stars Steven Drozd as Major Syrtis, Wayne Coyne as The Martian, Steve Burns as Major Lowell and Fred Armisen as Philosophical and Hymn-Singing Astronaut, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.4/10, Christmas on Mars has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In CA you can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Christmas on Mars page.
If you liked it. Fans of Christmas on Mars tend to enjoy Inception, Interstellar, The Empire Strikes Back and Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Christmas on Mars (2008)?
- In CA, Christmas on Mars is available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Christmas on Mars worth watching?
- Christmas on Mars holds an audience score of 5.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy science fiction and music. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Christmas on Mars?
- Christmas on Mars stars Steven Drozd, Wayne Coyne, Steve Burns, Fred Armisen and Scott Booker.
- When was Christmas on Mars released?
- Christmas on Mars was released in 2008, with a runtime of about 82 minutes.