Violent Night (2022): cast, story & where to watch
2022 · Film · ★ 7.4
Released in 2022, Violent Night is an action, comedy, thriller and fantasy film directed by Tommy Wirkola, running about 112 minutes. “You better watch out.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. When a team of mercenaries breaks into a wealthy family compound on Christmas Eve, taking everyone inside hostage, the team isn’t prepared for a surprise combatant: Santa Claus is on the grounds, and he’s about to show why this Nick is no saint.
Who’s in it. Violent Night stars David Harbour as Santa, John Leguizamo as Scrooge, Beverly D'Angelo as Gertrude and Alex Hassell as Jason, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.4/10, Violent Night has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $75.7M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Peacock Premium and YouTube TV and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Violent Night page.
If you liked it. Fans of Violent Night tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Violent Night (2022)?
- In US, Violent Night is available to stream on Peacock Premium and YouTube TV, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Violent Night worth watching?
- Violent Night holds an audience score of 7.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, comedy, thriller and fantasy. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Violent Night?
- Violent Night stars David Harbour, John Leguizamo, Beverly D'Angelo, Alex Hassell and Alexis Louder.
- When was Violent Night released?
- Violent Night was released in 2022, with a runtime of about 112 minutes.