Black Christmas (1974): cast, story & where to watch
1974 · Film · ★ 6.9
Released in 1974, Black Christmas is a thriller, horror and mystery film directed by Bob Clark, running about 98 minutes. “If this picture doesn’t make your skin crawl...it’s on TOO TIGHT.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. During their Christmas break, a group of sorority girls are stalked by a stranger who leaves them threatening phone calls.
Who’s in it. Black Christmas stars Olivia Hussey as Jess, Keir Dullea as Peter, Margot Kidder as Barb and Marian Waldman as Mrs. Mac, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.9/10, Black Christmas has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $4.1M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, Peacock Premium, Philo and AMC+ Amazon Channel 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 Black Christmas page.
If you liked it. Fans of Black Christmas tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Black Christmas (1974)?
- In US, Black Christmas is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Peacock Premium and Philo, 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 Black Christmas worth watching?
- Black Christmas holds an audience score of 6.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, horror and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Black Christmas?
- Black Christmas stars Olivia Hussey, Keir Dullea, Margot Kidder, Marian Waldman and Bob Clark.
- When was Black Christmas released?
- Black Christmas was released in 1974, with a runtime of about 98 minutes.