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7.3 / 10(958 votes)IMDbPG-1320051h 56m$17.7M Worldwide GrossBelgium, France, Germany, Romania, United Kingdom

Joyeux Noel

Joyeux Noël

“Without an enemy there can be no war.”

Synopsis

France, 1914, during World War I. On Christmas Eve, an extraordinary event takes place in the bloody no man's land that the French and the Scots dispute with the Germans…

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Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes

Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.

Trailer

Type: Trailer • Published 2012-02-21

Release History & Theatrical Window

World Premiere

Valladolid Film Festival

Festival / Special Debut

Theatrical Premiere

March 3, 2006

Wide Cinema Exhibition

4K UHD / Blu-ray Debut

February 5, 2007

Physical Home Media

Financials & Box Office Performance

ReleasedUnderperformed (0.8x ROI)

Production Budget

$22M

Filming & production cost

Worldwide Gross

$17.7M

Total global ticket sales

Box Office Return

0.8x

-$4.3M deficit

Theatrical Status

Budget Return

Box office tier

Budget: $22MWorldwide: $17.7M

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Christian Carion
Screenplay & Story
Christian Carion
Original Score
Philippe Rombi
Original Title
Joyeux Noël
Country of Origin
Belgium, France, Germany, Romania, United Kingdom
Spoken Languages
German, French, Latin, English
Runtime
1h 56m
Production Budget
$22M
Worldwide Gross
$17.7M
Production Studios
Senator Film, Media Pro Pictures, The Bureau, Artémis Productions, Les Productions de la Guéville, TF1 Films Production, Nord-Ouest Films, Canal+, Ciné Cinéma

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Christian Carion

Screenplay & Story

Christian Carion

Original Score & Music

Philippe Rombi

Director of Photography

Walther van den Ende

Film Editing

Andrea Sedláčková

Producers

Christophe Rossignon, Ève François Machuel

Department Leadership Roster

Walther van den Ende

Director of Photography

Andrea Sedláčková

Andrea Sedláčková

Editor

Christophe Rossignon

Christophe Rossignon

Producer

Christian Carion

Christian Carion

Director

Philippe Rombi

Philippe Rombi

Original Music Composer

Jean-Michel Simonet

Production Design

Christian Carion

Christian Carion

Screenplay

Age Classification & Content Advisories

Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.

Primary: PG-13

PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.

International Certification Matrix

Australia (ACB)M

Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.

Germany (FSK)12

FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.

France (CNC)TP
United Kingdom (BBFC)12A

12 Accompanied — Under 12s must be accompanied by an adult.

United States (MPAA)PG-13

Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.

Official cinematic photography and background stills for Joyeux Noel.

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Editorial lists, community rankings, and cinematic collections featuring Joyeux Noel.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Joyeux Noel

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is Joyeux Noel about?

France, 1914, during World War I. On Christmas Eve, an extraordinary event takes place in the bloody no man's land that the French and the Scots dispute with the Germans…

Who directed Joyeux Noel?

Joyeux Noel was directed by Christian Carion.

Who stars in Joyeux Noel?

The principal cast of Joyeux Noel includes Diane Kruger, Benno Fürmann, Guillaume Canet, Gary Lewis, Dany Boon.

When was Joyeux Noel released and how long is it?

Joyeux Noel was released in 2005 with a total runtime of 1h 56m.

What was the box office and production budget of Joyeux Noel?

Joyeux Noel had a reported production budget of $22M and grossed $17.7M at the worldwide box office (0.8 return on budget, classified as a underperformed).

Who composed the musical score for Joyeux Noel?

The original motion picture soundtrack for Joyeux Noel was composed by Philippe Rombi.

What is the age rating and content advisory for Joyeux Noel?

Joyeux Noel holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.); DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); FR: TP; GB: 12A (12 Accompanied — Under 12s must be accompanied by an adult.); US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).