Bush Christmas (1947): cast, story & where to watch
1947 · Film · ★ 5.7
Released in 1947, Bush Christmas is an action, comedy, adventure and family film directed by Ralph Smart, running about 77 minutes. “Four children... Three horse thieves... One amazing adventure!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. In Australia, five children pursue horse thieves through the mountains.
Who’s in it. Bush Christmas stars Chips Rafferty as Long Bill, John Fernside as Jim, Helen Grieve as Helen Thompson and Nicky Yardley as Snow Thompson, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.7/10, Bush 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 Bush Christmas page.
If you liked it. Fans of Bush Christmas tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Bush Christmas (1947)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Bush Christmas change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Bush Christmas worth watching?
- Bush Christmas holds an audience score of 5.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, comedy, adventure and family. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Bush Christmas?
- Bush Christmas stars Chips Rafferty, John Fernside, Helen Grieve, Nicky Yardley and Stan Tolhurst.
- When was Bush Christmas released?
- Bush Christmas was released in 1947, with a runtime of about 77 minutes.