Merry Christmas (1954): cast, story & where to watch
1954 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 1954, Merry Christmas is a comedy, drama and family film directed by Juan Antonio Bardem, running about 83 minutes.
What it’s about. A marriage without great financial resources and bad luck wins a little lamb in a raffle. Once they have decided to have it for dinner on Christmas Eve, the couple warn that their children have grown too fond of the animal, now christened as Bolita.
Who’s in it. Merry Christmas stars Julia Martínez as Pilar, Bernard Lajarrige as Juan, Pilar Sanclemente as Pili and Carlos Goyanes as Niño, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Merry Christmas has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Merry Christmas page.
If you liked it. Fans of Merry Christmas tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Merry Christmas (1954)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Merry Christmas change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Merry Christmas worth watching?
- Merry Christmas holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and family. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Merry Christmas?
- Merry Christmas stars Julia Martínez, Bernard Lajarrige, Pilar Sanclemente, Carlos Goyanes and Beni Deus.
- When was Merry Christmas released?
- Merry Christmas was released in 1954, with a runtime of about 83 minutes.