Christmas Oratorio (1996): cast, story & where to watch
1996 · Film · ★ 5.3
Released in 1996, Christmas Oratorio is a drama film directed by Kjell-Åke Andersson, running about 124 minutes.
What it’s about. The 1930s. Sidner's mother Solveig dies in a very unfortunate bicycle accident involving some cows. Sidner, his sister and his father Aron move to Sunne to work at a hotel. Aron tries hard to leave the sweet memories of his wife behind him but that isn't made easier by the fact that he always meets her ghost. Aron gets himself a pen friend, a young girl in New Zealand called Tessa. He starts to dream of beginning a new life on the other side of the world. Will his dreams come true and can they help him to cure his regret over the death of his wife?
Who’s in it. Christmas Oratorio stars Peter Haber as Aron Nordensson, Johan Widerberg as Sidner Nordensson, Henrik Linnros as Sidner som barn and Lena Endre as Solveig Nordensson, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.3/10, Christmas Oratorio has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Christmas Oratorio page.
If you liked it. Fans of Christmas Oratorio tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Christmas Oratorio (1996)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Christmas Oratorio change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Christmas Oratorio worth watching?
- Christmas Oratorio holds an audience score of 5.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Christmas Oratorio?
- Christmas Oratorio stars Peter Haber, Johan Widerberg, Henrik Linnros, Lena Endre and Sophia Johansson.
- When was Christmas Oratorio released?
- Christmas Oratorio was released in 1996, with a runtime of about 124 minutes.