Christmas Story (2007): movie guide

What is Christmas Story about?

Hundreds of years ago in Lapland, a little boy named Nikolas loses his family in an accident. The villagers decide to look after the orphaned boy together. Once a year - at Christmas - Nikolas moves to a new home. To show his gratitude, Nikolas decides to make toys for the children of the families as good-bye presents. Over the years, Nikolas's former adoptive families become many, and soon almost every house has presents on its doorstep on Christmas morning. At thirteen, Nikolas is sent to live and work with Iisakki, a grumpy old carpenter, who forbids Nikolas to continue making presents for Christmas. Gradually, however, Nikolas wins Iisakki's trust. Together they begin to look after the Christmas traditional that Nikolas has begun. When the aged Iisakki has to leave Nikolas and move away, the tradition of Christmas presents is once again at risk. Thankfully, Nikolas comes up with a solution that brings children joy every Christmas, even continuing to today.

Cast highlights

Christmas Story features Hannu-Pekka Björkman, Otto Gustavsson, Jonas Rinne, Kari Väänänen, Minna Haapkylä, Mikko Leppilampi. Open the Cinema Box title page for the full cast list and character credits.

Key facts

Release date: 2007-11-16. Runtime: 83 minutes. TMDB score: 7.2/10 (143 votes). Genres: Fantasy, Family. Original language: fi. Status: Released.

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Frequently asked questions

What genre is Christmas Story?

Christmas Story is listed as Fantasy, Family on TMDB.

How long is Christmas Story?

Christmas Story runs about 83 minutes.

Who stars in Christmas Story?

Cast highlights include Hannu-Pekka Björkman, Otto Gustavsson, Jonas Rinne, Kari Väänänen, Minna Haapkylä, Mikko Leppilampi.