Bitter Christmas(2026)
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Bitter Christmas Synopsis
Elsa is an advertising director whose mother dies during a long December holiday. She works non-stop and, without realizing, doesn’t give herself time to mourn her mother’s absence. After a crisis, Elsa decides to travel to the island of Lanzarote accompanied by her friend Patricia, who also needs to get away from the city. The story of these characters runs parallel to that of a screenwriter and film director, exploring how life and fiction are inseparably linked, sometimes painfully so.
Bitter Christmas (2026) is a drama and comedy film directed by Pedro Almodóvar, released on March 20, 2026 with a runtime of 1h 51m. It stars Bárbara Lennie, Leonardo Sbaraglia, Aitana Sánchez-Gijón and Victoria Luengo. Viewers rate it 6.3 out of 10 across 135 ratings.
- Director:
- Pedro Almodóvar
- Writers:
- Pedro Almodóvar
- Producers:
- Agustín Almodóvar
- Cinematographer:
- Pau Esteve Birba
- Composer:
- Alberto Iglesias
- Production:
- El Deseo
- Budget:
- $11,700,000
- Revenue:
- $4,755,643
- Status:
- Released
Bitter Christmas (2026) Trailer
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Bitter Christmas Videos & Clips
Official trailers, teasers, clips and featurettes for Bitter Christmas.
Official UK & IRE Trailer [Subtitled]
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Don't call us, we're busy at the cinema watching BITTER CHRISTMAS
Teaser
Pedro Almodóvar's BITTER CHRISTMAS is out in cinemas on 28 August [Subtitled]
Teaser
Official US Teaser [Subtitled]
Teaser
First Teaser [Subtitled]
Teaser
Pedro Almodóvar on being challenged and the cinema experience
Featurette
What do people have to say about BITTER CHRISTMAS at some of our previews this week?
Featurette
The magic of cinema as told by Pedro Almodóvar.
Featurette
Bitter Christmas Cast & Crew
Main cast
Bárbara Lennie
as Elsa
Leonardo Sbaraglia
as Raúl Durán
Aitana Sánchez-Gijón
as Mónica
Victoria Luengo
as Patricia
Patrick Criado
as Bonifacio (Beau)
Milena Smit
as Natalia
Quim Gutiérrez
as Santi
Rossy de Palma
as Gabriela
Carmen Machi
as Médica
Diogo Belizario
as Cliente de la terraza
Tusti de las Heras
as Angelita
Gloria Muñoz
as Madre de Elsa
Key crew
Directed by Pedro Almodóvar, written by Pedro Almodóvar, produced by Agustín Almodóvar.
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Bitter Christmas Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.3/10 from 135 ratings.
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Bitter Christmas – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Bitter Christmas online?
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Bitter Christmas (2026) is available to stream on Cinobo. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Bitter Christmas?
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The main cast of Bitter Christmas (2026) includes Bárbara Lennie, Leonardo Sbaraglia, Aitana Sánchez-Gijón, Victoria Luengo and Patrick Criado. The film was directed by Pedro Almodóvar. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Bitter Christmas released?
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Bitter Christmas was released on March 20, 2026 and runs for 1h 51m.
Is Bitter Christmas worth watching?
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Bitter Christmas (2026) holds an average rating of 6.3 out of 10 from 135 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and comedy films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Bitter Christmas?
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Yes. The official Bitter Christmas trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.