A Christmas Tale(2008)
Un conte de Noël
The dilemma. The reunion
A Christmas Tale Synopsis
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.
A Christmas Tale (2008) is a comedy and drama film directed by Arnaud Desplechin, released on May 21, 2008 with a runtime of 2h 32m. It stars Catherine Deneuve, Jean-Paul Roussillon, Anne Consigny and Mathieu Amalric. Viewers rate it 6.8 out of 10 across 177 ratings.
- Director:
- Arnaud Desplechin
- Writers:
- Arnaud Desplechin, Emmanuel Bourdieu
- Producers:
- Pascal Caucheteux
- Cinematographer:
- Éric Gautier
- Composer:
- Grégoire Hetzel
- Production:
- Why Not Productions, France 2 Cinéma, Wild Bunch, Bac Films
- Revenue:
- $7,356,393
- Status:
- Released
A Christmas Tale (2008) Trailer
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A Christmas Tale Cast & Crew
Main cast
Catherine Deneuve
as Junon
Jean-Paul Roussillon
as Abel
Anne Consigny
as Elisabeth
Mathieu Amalric
as Henri
Chiara Mastroianni
as Sylvia
Melvil Poupaud
as Ivan
Emmanuelle Devos
as Faunia
Hippolyte Girardot
as Claude Dédalus
Laurent Capelluto
as Simon
Émile Berling
as Paul Dédalus
- Françoise Bertin
Françoise Bertin
as Rosaimée Vuillard
Samir Guesmi
as Spatafora
Key crew
Directed by Arnaud Desplechin, written by Arnaud Desplechin and Emmanuel Bourdieu, produced by Pascal Caucheteux.
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A Christmas Tale Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.8/10 from 177 ratings.
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A Christmas Tale – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch A Christmas Tale online?
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A Christmas Tale (2008) is available to stream on Philo, AMC+ Amazon Channel, AMC+ Roku Premium Channel, Criterion Channel and Sundance Now, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in A Christmas Tale?
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The main cast of A Christmas Tale (2008) includes Catherine Deneuve, Jean-Paul Roussillon, Anne Consigny, Mathieu Amalric and Chiara Mastroianni. The film was directed by Arnaud Desplechin. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was A Christmas Tale released?
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A Christmas Tale was released on May 21, 2008 and runs for 2h 32m.
Is A Christmas Tale worth watching?
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A Christmas Tale (2008) holds an average rating of 6.8 out of 10 from 177 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for A Christmas Tale?
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