A Christmas Dream (1945): cast, story & where to watch

1945 · Film · ★ 4.8

A Christmas Dream poster

Released in 1945, A Christmas Dream is a fantasy and animation film directed by Bořivoj Zeman, running about 11 minutes.

What it’s about. Christmas has arrived. As a little girl and her parents enter the room, the little girl finds all kinds of toys under the Christmas Tree. She immediately throws her old doll aside and starts playing with her new dolls. But that night she has a dream. Or maybe it isn't a dream?

Who’s in it. A Christmas Dream stars Jana Hrdličková as Girl and Eduard Dubský as Father.

How it landed. With an audience score of 4.8/10, A Christmas Dream has proved divisive with audiences.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Criterion Channel and HBO Max. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch A Christmas Dream page.

If you liked it. Fans of A Christmas Dream 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.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch A Christmas Dream (1945)?
In US, A Christmas Dream is available to stream on Criterion Channel and HBO Max. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is A Christmas Dream worth watching?
A Christmas Dream holds an audience score of 4.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy fantasy and animation. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in A Christmas Dream?
A Christmas Dream stars Jana Hrdličková and Eduard Dubský.
When was A Christmas Dream released?
A Christmas Dream was released in 1945, with a runtime of about 11 minutes.