The Advent Calendar (2021): cast, story & where to watch
2021 · Film · ★ 6.8
Released in 2021, The Advent Calendar is a thriller and horror film directed by Patrick Ridremont, running about 104 minutes. “Will you live until Christmas this year?” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Eva, an ex-dancer, is now living in a wheelchair, unable to walk. When her friend Sophie gives her an old wooden antique advent calendar before Christmas, she realizes each window contains a surprise that triggers repercussions in real life: some of them good, but most of them bad... Now Eva will have to choose between getting rid of the calendar or walking again… even if it causes death around her.
Who’s in it. The Advent Calendar stars Eugénie Derouand as Eva, Honorine Magnier as Sophie, Clément Olivieri as William and Janis Abrikh as Antoine, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, The Advent Calendar has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $350.4K at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Philo, AMC Plus Apple TV Channel , AMC+ Amazon Channel and AMC+ and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Advent Calendar page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Advent Calendar tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Advent Calendar (2021)?
- In US, The Advent Calendar is available to stream on Philo, AMC Plus Apple TV Channel and AMC+ Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Advent Calendar worth watching?
- The Advent Calendar holds an audience score of 6.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller and horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Advent Calendar?
- The Advent Calendar stars Eugénie Derouand, Honorine Magnier, Clément Olivieri, Janis Abrikh and Cyril Garnier.
- When was The Advent Calendar released?
- The Advent Calendar was released in 2021, with a runtime of about 104 minutes.