Violent Night
ActionComedyFantasy
17+R
2022·1h 51m·Tommy Wirkola·87North Productions·● Script read & verified
A disgruntled mall Santa becomes an unlikely action hero when mercenaries attack a wealthy family's Christmas gathering. This is a violent action-comedy that blends Christmas...
Fine for kids to watch alone
Heads Up for Parents
Despite Christmas setting and Santa character, this is an extremely violent R-rated action film, not a family holiday movie
What's In It
Violence
Extreme▸
Language
Extreme▸
Scary
Mild▸
Romance
Very Mild▸
Substances
Mild▸
Stimulation
Extreme▸
Cultural & Values Guide
Faith & Religion
●Christian themes
Christmas and faith are central to the story, with Santa's mission being framed as bringing Christmas spirit back to a family that has lost hope. The film treats Christmas as a time of redemption and spiritual renewal.
Community Notes
- Some may object to violent content mixed with Christmas imagery
Family Takeaways
What it gets right
- ✓Shows importance of protecting family above material wealth
- ✓Demonstrates that heroism can come from unexpected sources
Cast:David HarbourJohn LeguizamoBeverly D'AngeloAlex HassellAlexis Louder