

Christmas Story
2007, Finnish. Directed by Juha Wuolijoki.
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 23m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Finnish
- Rated
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Where to watch Christmas Story
Christmas Story is streaming on Shout! Factory and Howdy in India.
Availability in India as of 11 November 2026. Streaming data by JustWatch.
Cast & crew
Details
- Released
- 16 November 2007
- Original title
- Joulutarina
- Country
- Finland
- Written by
- Marko Leino, Aku Louhimies, Juha Wuolijoki
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Christmas Story: quick answers
Is Christmas Story worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.2/10 from 142 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Christmas Story?
Christmas Story runs 83 minutes (1h 23m).
Does Christmas Story have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Christmas Story. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Christmas Story parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for Christmas Story yet.
Which OTT platform is Christmas Story on?
Christmas Story is streaming on Shout! Factory and Howdy in India. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like Christmas Story?
If you liked Christmas Story, try Santa Baby, Santa, Jr., Prancer Returns.
Who directed Christmas Story?
Christmas Story (2007) was directed by Juha Wuolijoki and stars Hannu-Pekka Björkman, Otto Gustavsson, Jonas Rinne.