The Christmas Ferry (1995): cast, story & where to watch
1995 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 1995, The Christmas Ferry is a comedy and music film directed by Hans-Erik Saks, running about 108 minutes.
What it’s about. A crazy, strange story about a ferry crew in western Norway and three Cubans in a shipwreck. While the ferry crew is fighting to avoid that the ferry M/F "Svelå" will be closed down, the Cubans who live in a shipwreck on the seabed are desperately trying to get in touch with the crew. Movie version, edited from the original 24 episode series.
Who’s in it. The Christmas Ferry stars Helge Førde as Roger/tunnelskrekkekspert Erik Slapton, Jan Magne Førde as Wenche/Diego, Jarle Førde as Trond/lensmannen and Egil Johansen as Kapteinen/ølkjøpende kunde, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, The Christmas Ferry has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Christmas Ferry page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Christmas Ferry tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Christmas Ferry (1995)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Christmas Ferry change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Christmas Ferry worth watching?
- The Christmas Ferry holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and music. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Christmas Ferry?
- The Christmas Ferry stars Helge Førde, Jan Magne Førde, Jarle Førde, Egil Johansen and Runar Tafjord.
- When was The Christmas Ferry released?
- The Christmas Ferry was released in 1995, with a runtime of about 108 minutes.