December (2009): cast, story & where to watch
2009 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 2009, December is a drama film directed by Hilmar Oddsson, running about 91 minutes.
What it’s about. December is a present-day tale set in Reykjavik during the holiday season. Jonni (Tomas Lemarquis) returns to Iceland to spend Christmas with his family and to record an album with his old (one-hit-wonder) band. He soon finds out that circumstances in his family have changed dramatically and his friends have moved on. We follow Jonni as he deals with this blunt new reality. Tomas Lemarquis, the star of Noi the Albino, plays Jonni, a musician who after a long time living abroad returns to home Iceland to spend Christmas with his family and record an album with his old (one-hit-wonder) band. He soon finds out that family circumstances have changed dramatically and that his friends have moved on. Dealing with this blunt new reality, Jonni also has to wrestle with the reigniting of an old flame, as he helps his family make Christmas merry in spite of everything.
Who’s in it. December stars Kjartan Bjargmundsson as Priest, Haki Darrason as Danni, Laufey Elíasdóttir as Gunní and Jón Páll Eyjólfsson as Svanur, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, December has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch December page.
If you liked it. Fans of December tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch December (2009)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for December change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is December worth watching?
- December holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in December?
- December stars Kjartan Bjargmundsson, Haki Darrason, Laufey Elíasdóttir, Jón Páll Eyjólfsson and Tinna Lind Gunnarsdóttir.
- When was December released?
- December was released in 2009, with a runtime of about 91 minutes.