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Joyeux Noel
MOVIHERO READ
Patiently paced romance that takes its time. Best if a war story centred on human connection.
73/100
TMDB RATINGWHAT IT'S 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…
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73/100
TMDB RATINGYOUR WATCHLISTFrance, 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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RELEASE SNAPSHOT
Release snapshot for Joyeux Noel.
MoviHero lists November 9, 2005 as the release date for Joyeux Noel. Christian Carion is the listed director. The listed cast includes Diane Kruger as Anna Sörensen, Benno Fürmann as Nikolaus Sprink, Guillaume Canet as Audebert, Gary Lewis as Palmer. A trailer and 5 stills are available on this page.
Release dateNovember 9, 2005
GenresDrama · History · War · Romance
Runtime1h 56m
DirectorChristian Carion
CastDiane Kruger as Anna Sörensen, Benno Fürmann as Nikolaus Sprink, Guillaume Canet as Audebert, Gary Lewis as Palmer
TrailerAvailable on this page
Images5 stills
BEFORE YOU PRESS PLAY
Is Joyeux Noel right for tonight?
Pacing, attention and emotional impact are estimates from the current MoviHero Watch Profile, not verified scene-by-scene reviews.
How much time should I set aside?
Joyeux Noel runs 1h 56m. Allow extra time for breaks.
Is it slow or fast?
The current MoviHero pacing estimate is 4/10: a more patient pace.
Is it a good choice when I am tired?
The attention estimate is 6/10. Expect to follow the story rather than use it as background viewing.
How emotionally intense is it?
The emotional-impact estimate is 6/10, suggesting a moderate emotional load. This does not tell you whether the ending is happy or sad.
RATING & SOURCE
TMDB audience rating
TMDB: 73/100 (7.3/10) from 956 votes. Updated Oct 13, 2026.
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MOVIHERO EDITORIAL
Should you watch Joyeux Noel?
Soldiers on opposing sides share a brief Christmas truce during the First World War. Joyeux Noël is worth considering for its human encounters and the tension between personal sympathy and military duty.
WHY THIS MIGHT BE FOR YOU
01Soldiers on opposing sides share a brief Christmas truce during the First World War
02a war story centred on human connection
03an ensemble drama about the Christmas Truce
QUICK DECISION GUIDE
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01Pacing4/10
02Emotional Impact6/10
03Mind-Bending2/10
04Scary1/10
05Violence6/10
06Rewatchability5/10
PERFECT IF
01a war story centred on human connection
02an ensemble drama about the Christmas Truce
THINK TWICE IF
01you want sustained combat action
02you prefer an emotionally lighter story
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Pacing4/10
Emotional Impact6/10
Mind-Bending2/10
Scary1/10
Violence6/10
Rewatchability5/10
Attention Required6/10
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