Christmas Eve (1947): cast, story & where to watch
1947 · Film · ★ 5.8
Released in 1947, Christmas Eve is a comedy and drama film directed by Edwin L. Marin, running about 93 minutes. “'Tis six months before Christmas. But all through the nation Celebrations are starting...HERE'S YOUR INVITATION!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The greedy nephew of eccentric Matilda Reid seeks to have her judged incompetent so he can administer her wealth, but she will be saved if her three long-lost adopted sons appear for a Christmas Eve reunion. Separate stories reveal Michael as a bankrupt playboy loved by loyal Ann; Mario as a seemingly shady character tangling with a Nazi war criminal in South America; Jonathan as a hard-drinking rodeo rider intent on a flirtatious social worker. Is there hope for Matilda?
Who’s in it. Christmas Eve stars George Raft as Mario Torio, George Brent as Michael Brooks, Randolph Scott as Jonathan 'Johnny' and Joan Blondell as Ann Nelson, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, Christmas Eve has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Artiflix and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Christmas Eve page.
If you liked it. Fans of Christmas Eve tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Christmas Eve (1947)?
- In US, Christmas Eve is available to stream on Artiflix, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Christmas Eve worth watching?
- Christmas Eve holds an audience score of 5.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Christmas Eve?
- Christmas Eve stars George Raft, George Brent, Randolph Scott, Joan Blondell and Virginia Field.
- When was Christmas Eve released?
- Christmas Eve was released in 1947, with a runtime of about 93 minutes.