Christmas Holiday (1944): cast, story & where to watch
1944 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 1944, Christmas Holiday is a drama, crime, mystery and romance film directed by Robert Siodmak, running about 93 minutes. “Durbin... In her most dramatic glory.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Don't be fooled by the title. Christmas Holiday is a far, far cry from It's a Wonderful Life. Told in flashback, the story begins as Abigail Martin marries Southern aristocrat Robert Monette. Unfortunately, Robert has inherited his family's streak of violence and instability, and soon drags Abigail into a life of misery.
Who’s in it. Christmas Holiday stars Deanna Durbin as Jackie Lamont / Abigail Martin, Gene Kelly as Robert Manette, Richard Whorf as Simon Fenimore and Dean Harens as Charles Mason, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, Christmas Holiday has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Christmas Holiday page.
If you liked it. Fans of Christmas Holiday tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Christmas Holiday (1944)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Christmas Holiday change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Christmas Holiday worth watching?
- Christmas Holiday holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, crime, mystery and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Christmas Holiday?
- Christmas Holiday stars Deanna Durbin, Gene Kelly, Richard Whorf, Dean Harens and Gladys George.
- When was Christmas Holiday released?
- Christmas Holiday was released in 1944, with a runtime of about 93 minutes.