Boxing Day (2012): cast, story & where to watch
2012 · Film · ★ 5.7
Released in 2012, Boxing Day is a drama film directed by Bernard Rose, running about 91 minutes. “Some Roads Aren't Meant To Be Travelled Alone” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A struggling, indebted business man leaves his family immediately after Christmas to pursue a lucrative property deal that could solve all of his problems: buying foreclosed properties from banks at a fraction of their value, refitting them for a minimum cost, and then selling them for a large profit. He hires a local chauffeur for 24 hours to drive him around the mountainous area but, as night sets in and the weather worsens, the car is trapped on an icy road and the men face an uncertain fate.
Who’s in it. Boxing Day stars Danny Huston as Basil, Matthew Jacobs as Nick, Lisa Enos as Marianne and Lisa Enos as Marianne, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.7/10, Boxing Day has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In GB you can rent or buy it from Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Boxing Day page.
If you liked it. Fans of Boxing Day tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Boxing Day (2012)?
- In GB, Boxing Day is available to rent or buy from Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Boxing Day worth watching?
- Boxing Day holds an audience score of 5.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Boxing Day?
- Boxing Day stars Danny Huston, Matthew Jacobs, Lisa Enos, Lisa Enos and Jo Farkas.
- When was Boxing Day released?
- Boxing Day was released in 2012, with a runtime of about 91 minutes.