Merry Christmas
Noël Joyeux
Synopsis
Tomorrow is Christmas at Vincent and Beatrice Barand's house. Vincent is happy, it's his favorite day. Unfortunately, the whole family cancels at the last minute. Result: no children, no grandchildren... While Beatrice is looking forward to this intimate evening, he is overwhelmed and can't imagine a Christmas together. So he decides to go to a retirement home to invite a lonely resident to join them and share the Christmas spirit. Monique, 85 years old and obsessed with death, arrives... soon followed by Jeanne, a former prison guard with no filter. For all four of them, this December 24th promises to be as explosive as it is unexpected!
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Clément Michel
- Screenplay & Story
- Clément Michel
- Original Score
- Marc Chouarain
- Original Title
- Noël Joyeux
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 27m
- Production Studios
- Gaumont, TF1
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Clément Michel
Clément Michel
Marc Chouarain
Julie Dupré
Guillaume Colboc, Sidonie Dumas
Department Leadership Roster
Clément Michel
Writer
Guillaume Colboc
Producer
Clément Michel
Director
Sidonie Dumas
Producer
Julie Dupré
Editor
Philippe Aubry
Visual Effects Supervisor
Marc Chouarain
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Merry Christmas
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What is Merry Christmas about?
Tomorrow is Christmas at Vincent and Beatrice Barand's house. Vincent is happy, it's his favorite day. Unfortunately, the whole family cancels at the last minute. Result: no children, no grandchildren... While Beatrice is looking forward to this intimate evening, he is overwhelmed and can't imagine a Christmas together. So he decides to go to a retirement home to invite a lonely resident to join them and share the Christmas spirit. Monique, 85 years old and obsessed with death, arrives... soon followed by Jeanne, a former prison guard with no filter. For all four of them, this December 24th promises to be as explosive as it is unexpected!
Who directed Merry Christmas?
Merry Christmas was directed by Clément Michel.
Who stars in Merry Christmas?
The principal cast of Merry Christmas includes Franck Dubosc, Emmanuelle Devos, Danièle Lebrun, Danielle Fichaud, Jean-François Cayrey.
When was Merry Christmas released and how long is it?
Merry Christmas was released in 2023 with a total runtime of 1h 27m.
Who composed the musical score for Merry Christmas?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Merry Christmas was composed by Marc Chouarain.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Merry Christmas?
Merry Christmas holds official age classifications: DE: 6 (FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.); FR: TP.