Christmas Eve (2015): cast, story & where to watch

2015 · Film · ★ 5.7

Christmas Eve poster

Released in 2015, Christmas Eve is a comedy, family and romance film directed by Mitch Davis, running about 95 minutes. “They'll be home for Christmas...if only in their dreams.” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. Hilarity, romance, and transcendence prevail after a power outage traps six different groups of New Yorkers inside elevators on Christmas Eve.

Who’s in it. Christmas Eve stars Patrick Stewart as Harris, Cheryl Hines as Dawn, Gary Cole as Dr. Roberts and Jon Heder as James, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 5.7/10, Christmas Eve has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Peacock Premium and Peacock Premium Plus and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. 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 Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Christmas Eve (2015)?
In US, Christmas Eve is available to stream on Peacock Premium and Peacock Premium Plus, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Christmas Eve worth watching?
Christmas Eve holds an audience score of 5.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, family and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Christmas Eve?
Christmas Eve stars Patrick Stewart, Cheryl Hines, Gary Cole, Jon Heder and James Roday Rodriguez.
When was Christmas Eve released?
Christmas Eve was released in 2015, with a runtime of about 95 minutes.