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Joyeux Noel (2005)

“Without an enemy there can be no war.”

7.4/10 · 955 votes 1h 56m pg-13 RomanceDramaHistoryWar

#20 of 184 films from 2005 #255 of 1371 in romance

Directed by Christian Carion · Written by Christian Carion

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Overview

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…

Cast

Diane Krugeras Anna Sörensen
Benno Fürmannas Nikolaus Sprink
Guillaume Canetas Audebert
Gary Lewisas Palmer
Dany Boonas Ponchel
Daniel Brühlas Horstmayer
Alex Fernsas Gordon
Steven Robertsonas Jonathan
Frank Witteras Jörg
Bernard Le Coqas The General
Ian Richardsonas The Bishop
Lucas Belvauxas Gueusselin
Thomas Schmauseras The Crown Prince
Natalie Dessayas Anna Sörensen (singing voice)

Facts

Release dateNovember 9, 2005
Runtime116 min (1h 56m) — about the same as the 2005 average of 106 min
GenresRomance, Drama, History, War
Original titleJoyeux Noël
LanguageFR
Budget$22,000,000
Box office$17,709,155 (0.8× budget)
IMDbtt0424205

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Questions

How long is Joyeux Noel?
Joyeux Noel runs 116 minutes (1h 56m).
Is Joyeux Noel worth watching?
TMDB users give it 7.4/10 across 955 votes, which places it #20 of 184 films released in 2005 in this index (top 90%) and #255 among 1371 romance titles.
Who directed Joyeux Noel?
Joyeux Noel was directed by Christian Carion. Other well-rated titles by the same director: My Son (2021).
Who stars in Joyeux Noel?
Diane Kruger as Anna Sörensen; Benno Fürmann as Nikolaus Sprink; Guillaume Canet as Audebert; Gary Lewis as Palmer; Dany Boon as Ponchel; Daniel Brühl as Horstmayer.
What is Joyeux Noel rated?
It carries a pg-13 certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for Joyeux Noel?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/16678.

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