The Christmas Tree (1969): cast, story & where to watch
1969 · Film · ★ 6.4
Released in 1969, The Christmas Tree is a drama film directed by Terence Young, running about 110 minutes. “Do NOT See This Picture Alone! see it with someone, with someone special...someone you love. Joyful. Tearful. Real. It's All About Love and Life. And Isn't That What It's All About.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A French-American millionaire, his girlfriend and his war buddy try to grant his dying son's every wish.
Who’s in it. The Christmas Tree stars William Holden as Laurent Ségur, Virna Lisi as Catherine Graziani, Bourvil as Verdun and Brook Fuller as Pascal Ségur, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, The Christmas Tree has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Christmas Tree page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Christmas Tree tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Christmas Tree (1969)?
- In US, The Christmas Tree is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Christmas Tree worth watching?
- The Christmas Tree holds an audience score of 6.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Christmas Tree?
- The Christmas Tree stars William Holden, Virna Lisi, Bourvil, Brook Fuller and Madeleine Damien.
- When was The Christmas Tree released?
- The Christmas Tree was released in 1969, with a runtime of about 110 minutes.