The Night Before Christmas (1951): cast, story & where to watch
1951 · Film · ★ 6.2
Released in 1951, The Night Before Christmas is a fantasy and animation film directed by Valentina Brumberg, running about 49 minutes.
What it’s about. Based on the works of Nikolay Gogol. Handsome blacksmith Vakula who fell in love with village beauty, Oksana, is ready to do anything for her liking. Even to fly on the devil's back to Saint-Petersburg and ask the Empress for the slippers that he can present his sweetheart.
Who’s in it. The Night Before Christmas stars Vladimir Gribkov as The Devil (voice), Aleksei Gribov as Narrator (voice), Liliya Gritsenko as Oksana (voice) and Mykola Hrytsenko as Vakula (voice), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, The Night Before Christmas has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In GB you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Night Before Christmas page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Night Before Christmas tend to enjoy The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, The Green Mile, Spirited Away and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Night Before Christmas (1951)?
- In GB, The Night Before Christmas is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Night Before Christmas worth watching?
- The Night Before Christmas holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy fantasy and animation. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Night Before Christmas?
- The Night Before Christmas stars Vladimir Gribkov, Aleksei Gribov, Liliya Gritsenko, Mykola Hrytsenko and Mikhail Yanshin.