Krampus (2015): cast, story & where to watch

2015 · Film · ★ 6.2

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Released in 2015, Krampus is a comedy, fantasy and horror film directed by Michael Dougherty, running about 98 minutes. “You don't want to be on his list.” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. When his dysfunctional family clashes over the holidays, young Max is disillusioned and turns his back on Christmas. Little does he know, this lack of festive spirit has unleashed the wrath of Krampus: a demonic force of ancient evil intent on punishing non-believers.

Who’s in it. Krampus stars Toni Collette as Sarah Engel, Allison Tolman as Linda, David Koechner as Howard and Emjay Anthony as Max Engel, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, Krampus has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $61.8M at the box office.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Krampus page.

If you liked it. Fans of Krampus tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Krampus (2015)?
In US, Krampus is available to stream on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Krampus worth watching?
Krampus holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, fantasy and horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Krampus?
Krampus stars Toni Collette, Allison Tolman, David Koechner, Emjay Anthony and Stefania LaVie Owen.
When was Krampus released?
Krampus was released in 2015, with a runtime of about 98 minutes.