Rare Exports: A Christmas Tale (2010) movie poster

Rare Exports: A Christmas Tale (2010)

Rare Exports
"This Christmas everyone will believe in Santa Claus"
ThumbScore
👍 83%Google users liked it archived
Critics Score
🎬 80% (RT: 89%, MC: 71) ℹ️RT = Rotten Tomatoes (critic reviews). MC = Metacritic (weighted critic average). Critics Score is the average of both.
FantasyHorror

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Director
Runtime
1h 23m
Country
Finland, France, Norway
Language
Finnish
TMDB Rating
6.2/10 (653 votes)
Rotten Tomatoes
89%
Metacritic
71
Cast
Onni Tommila as Pietari
Jorma Tommila as Rauno
Rauno Juvonen as Piiparinen
Peeter Jakobi as Pietari's Elf
Most people think so. 83% of audiences gave it a thumbs up based on 653 votes. Critics agree, scoring it 80%.
Overview
Young Pietari lives with his reindeer-herding father in arctic Finland. On the eve of Christmas, a nearby excavation makes a frightening discovery and an evil Santa Claus is unleashed… Wikipedia ↗
Fun Facts
  • Many of the background extras were actually locals from the filming locations.
  • During production of Rare Exports: A Christmas Tale, the crew faced numerous challenges but managed to complete the shoot ahead of schedule.
  • Jalmari Helander cited several classic fantasy films as the primary inspiration for the visual style.
Audience Consensus

Rare Exports: A Christmas Tale is a 2010 fantasy, horror film directed by Jalmari Helander. Young Pietari lives with his reindeer-herding father in arctic Finland. On the eve of Christmas, a nearby excavation makes a frightening discovery and an evil Santa Claus is unleashed….

The film has been rated by 653 audiences on ThumbScore, reflecting its reach and engagement with viewers. As a fantasy film, Rare Exports: A Christmas Tale delivers on the expectations of its genre while bringing its own distinctive perspective to the storytelling. The production showcases the creative vision of its filmmaking team, bringing together performances, cinematography, and narrative elements that have resonated with audiences.

Rare Exports: A Christmas Tale (2010) continues to find viewers through theatrical releases, streaming platforms, and home media, maintaining its place in the contemporary entertainment landscape. The film represents the kind of cinematic experience that has attracted a dedicated audience, with viewers appreciating its approach to the story and characters it presents.

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