The Night Before Christmas (1913): cast, story & where to watch
1913 · Film · ★ 5.6
Released in 1913, The Night Before Christmas is a comedy and fantasy film directed by Wladyslaw Starewicz, running about 41 minutes.
What it’s about. Based on Gogol's story. It is Christmas Eve, and the town witches’ son, a blacksmith, seeks an honest marriage to his love who wishes for a pair of shoes fit for the Tsarina. A mischievous devil is trapped into providing service to the smith.
Who’s in it. The Night Before Christmas stars Ivan Mosjoukine as Devil, Olga Obolenskaya as Oksana, Lidiya Tridenskaya as Solokha and Petr Lopukhin as Vakula, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.6/10, The Night Before Christmas 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 The Night Before Christmas page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Night Before Christmas tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Night Before Christmas (1913)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Night Before Christmas change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Night Before Christmas worth watching?
- The Night Before Christmas holds an audience score of 5.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and fantasy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Night Before Christmas?
- The Night Before Christmas stars Ivan Mosjoukine, Olga Obolenskaya, Lidiya Tridenskaya, Petr Lopukhin and Aleksandr Kheruvimov.