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Violent Night (2022)

“You better watch out.”

7.2/10 · 2,646 votes 1h 52m r ActionComedyFantasyThrillerCrime

#67 of 226 films from 2022 #477 of 2168 in action

Directed by Tommy Wirkola · Written by Pat Casey, Josh Miller

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Overview

When a team of mercenaries breaks into a wealthy family compound on Christmas Eve, taking everyone inside hostage, the team isn’t prepared for a surprise combatant: Santa Claus is on the grounds, and he’s about to show why this Nick is no saint.

Cast

David Harbouras Santa
John Leguizamoas Scrooge
Beverly D'Angeloas Gertrude
Alex Hassellas Jason
Alexis Louderas Linda
Edi Pattersonas Alva
Cam Gigandetas Morgan Steel
Leah Bradyas Trudy
André Eriksenas Gingerbread
Brendan Fletcheras Krampus
Mike Dopudas Commander Thorp
Alexander Elliotas Bert
Mitra Surias Candy Cane
Can Aydinas Frosty

Facts

Release dateNovember 30, 2022
Runtime112 min (1h 52m) — about the same as the 2022 average of 113 min
GenresAction, Comedy, Fantasy, Thriller, Crime
LanguageEN
Budget$20,000,000
Box office$75,734,910 (3.8× budget)
IMDbtt12003946

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Questions

How long is Violent Night?
Violent Night runs 112 minutes (1h 52m).
Is Violent Night worth watching?
TMDB users give it 7.2/10 across 2,646 votes, which places it #67 of 226 films released in 2022 in this index (top 71%) and #477 among 2168 action titles.
Who directed Violent Night?
Violent Night was directed by Tommy Wirkola. Other well-rated titles by the same director: What Happened to Monday (2017), The Trip (2021), Dead Snow 2: Red vs. Dead (2014).
Who stars in Violent Night?
David Harbour as Santa; John Leguizamo as Scrooge; Beverly D'Angelo as Gertrude; Alex Hassell as Jason; Alexis Louder as Linda; Edi Patterson as Alva.
What is Violent Night rated?
It carries a r certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for Violent Night?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/30435.

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