Boxing Day (2021): cast, story & where to watch
2021 · Film · ★ 6.9
Released in 2021, Boxing Day is a comedy and romance film directed by Aml Ameen, running about 109 minutes. “It's not going to be a quiet one.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Melvin, a British author living in America, returns home to London for Christmas to introduce his American fiancée Lisa to his eccentric British-Caribbean family. Their relationship is put to the test as she discovers the world her fiancé has left behind.
Who’s in it. Boxing Day stars Aml Ameen as Melvin Mckenzie, Aja Naomi King as Lisa Dixon, Leigh-Anne Pinnock as Georgia Folorunsho and Marianne Jean-Baptiste as Shirley Mckenzie, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.9/10, Boxing Day has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In GB you can stream it on Channel 4 Plus and rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video and Google Play Movies. 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 Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Boxing Day (2021)?
- In GB, Boxing Day is available to stream on Channel 4 Plus, and rent or buy from Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV and Amazon Video. 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 6.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Boxing Day?
- Boxing Day stars Aml Ameen, Aja Naomi King, Leigh-Anne Pinnock, Marianne Jean-Baptiste and Tamara Lawrance.
- When was Boxing Day released?
- Boxing Day was released in 2021, with a runtime of about 109 minutes.