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Joyeux Noel

2005 · Movie · PG-13 · 116 min · ★ 7.4 · 72% critics

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During World War I in 1914, soldiers from opposing sides face each other across a brutal stretch of no man’s land. On Christmas Eve, a rare moment of shared humanity leads to an unofficial pause in fighting, as enemies come together to honor the day, exchange small comforts, and reflect on life beyond the trenches.

Also known as Happy Christmas · Joyeux Noel (Merry Christmas)

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Details
Original title
Joyeux Noël
Years
2005
Release date
2005-11-09
Language
French
Rated
PG-13
Runtime
116 min
Critic score
72/100
TMDB rating
7.4/10 (928 votes)
About

You’ll likely enjoy this if you want a moving, human-focused World War I story with a strong Christmas message and more emotion than action; Not for you if you want nonstop combat or a cynical tone like The Captain.

Pros: moving true-story inspiration; heartfelt holiday spirit; strong performances | Cons: sometimes overly sentimental; a few implausible moments; uneven battle clarity

Themes

  • world war i
  • based on true story
  • opera singer
  • christmas
  • 1910s
  • trench warfare
  • no man's land
  • christmas eve

Awards & recognition

  • Academy Award — Best International Feature Film · 2006 · nominated
  • European Film Award – People's Choice Award — Best European Film · 2006 · nominated
  • International Submission to the Academy Awards · 2006 · nominated

Cast & crew

Directed by Christian Carion