A Christmas Tale
2008, French. Directed by Arnaud Desplechin.
The dilemma. The reunion
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.
- Runtime
- 2h 32m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- French
- Rated
- NR
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Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.8/10 from 178 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch A Christmas Tale
A Christmas Tale is streaming on Philo, AMC+, and Sundance Now in India.
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Cast & crew
- Arnaud DesplechinDirector
- Catherine DeneuveJunon
- Jean-Paul RoussillonAbel
- Anne ConsignyElisabeth
- Mathieu AmalricHenri
- Chiara MastroianniSylvia
- Melvil PoupaudIvan
- Emmanuelle DevosFaunia
- Hippolyte GirardotClaude Dédalus
- Laurent CapellutoSimon
- Émile BerlingPaul Dédalus
- Françoise BertinRosaimée Vuillard
- Samir GuesmiSpatafora
Details
- Released
- 21 May 2008
- Original title
- Un conte de Noël
- Country
- France
- Written by
- Arnaud Desplechin, Emmanuel Bourdieu
- Box office
- $7.4M
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A Christmas Tale: quick answers
What should I watch before A Christmas Tale?
Watch My Sex Life... or How I Got Into an Argument (1996) first.
What comes after A Christmas Tale?
Next in the series: My Golden Days (2015) and Filmlovers! (2025).
Is A Christmas Tale worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.8/10 from 178 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is A Christmas Tale?
A Christmas Tale runs 152 minutes (2h 32m).
Does A Christmas Tale have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for A Christmas Tale. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
A Christmas Tale parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
A Christmas Tale is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is A Christmas Tale on?
A Christmas Tale is streaming on Philo, AMC+, and Sundance Now in India. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like A Christmas Tale?
If you liked A Christmas Tale, try The Ref, Zoey's Extraordinary Christmas, Bad Santa.
Who directed A Christmas Tale?
A Christmas Tale (2008) was directed by Arnaud Desplechin and stars Catherine Deneuve, Jean-Paul Roussillon, Anne Consigny.