A Christmas Tale (2008): cast, story & where to watch
2008 · Film · ★ 6.7
Released in 2008, A Christmas Tale is a comedy and drama film directed by Arnaud Desplechin, running about 152 minutes. “The dilemma. The reunion” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. When their regal matriarch falls ill, the troubled Vuillard family come together for a hesitant Christmastime reunion. Among them is rebellious ne'er-do-well Henri and the uptight Elizabeth. Together under the same roof for the first time in many years, their intricate, long denied resentments and yearnings emerge again.
Who’s in it. A Christmas Tale stars Catherine Deneuve as Junon, Jean-Paul Roussillon as Abel, Anne Consigny as Elisabeth and Mathieu Amalric as Henri, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, A Christmas Tale has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $7.4M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Philo, AMC+ Amazon Channel, YouTube TV and Criterion Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch A Christmas Tale page.
If you liked it. Fans of A Christmas Tale tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch A Christmas Tale (2008)?
- In US, A Christmas Tale is available to stream on Philo, AMC+ Amazon Channel and YouTube TV, and rent or buy from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is A Christmas Tale worth watching?
- A Christmas Tale holds an audience score of 6.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in A Christmas Tale?
- A Christmas Tale stars Catherine Deneuve, Jean-Paul Roussillon, Anne Consigny, Mathieu Amalric and Chiara Mastroianni.
- When was A Christmas Tale released?
- A Christmas Tale was released in 2008, with a runtime of about 152 minutes.