A Savage Christmas: TV release date and where to watch

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December 14, 2023

New Australian comedy film A Savage Christmas is arriving on streaming in its first ever digital release. 

One of the wackiest Christmas movies you can watch this holiday season, it follows a trans woman’s return to her family home after years of estrangement. 

And while a Christmas family get-together is supposed to be a grand moment, secrets and lies are spilled instead, one disastrous revelation after another. The result? A hilarious Christmas film that needs seeing!

The Australian comedy film, which just received a nomination at the 2024 AACTA Award for Best Indie Film, is making its streaming debut on Foxtel, Foxtel Now, and BINGE. 

For Foxtel and Foxtel Now subscribers, you can watch the movie on the Christmas Movies channel.

Streaming ServiceA Savage ChristmasAvailable
FoxtelFull movieYes – with Foxtel subscription
Foxtel NowFull movieYes – with Foxtel Now free trial
BINGEFull movieYes – with BINGE free trial
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The movie hit Australian cinemas on 15 November after initially premiering at the Brisbane International Film Festival. 

It will be available for streaming on demand on BINGE from 15 December, then later on Foxtel and Foxtel Now from 17 December.

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A Savage ChristmasFri, 15 Dec 2023Sun, 17 Dec 2023
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The movie premieres on pay TV service Foxtel, which launches the film on Christmas Movies channel. You’ll need to pick the Movies HD bundle to access movies channels on top of the standard bundle. 

It’s a good thing Foxtel has ongoing deals that can save you in the long run with monthly discounts lasting up to 12 months. The Movies HD package also includes Foxtel Plus, which has over 50 channels of entertainment, drama, reality TV, news, documentaries, and more. 

You can also watch the film when you sign up for Foxtel’s online streaming service, through Foxtel Now. The online platform offers a 10-day free trial and a special offer to access everything on its platform with monthly discounts, and there’s no lock-in contract so you can cancel anytime.

Another option to watch is the streaming service BINGE. BINGE currently offers a free trial, so new customers can explore the service’s catalogue before signing up.

You can then choose from three streaming tiers to watch the best BINGE shows on demand. The first option is the cheapest Basic with Ads plan, which allows you to stream in HD on one device.

Next is the ad-free Standard Plan that enables you to enjoy streaming on two devices in HD or 4K. The BINGE Premium Plan is the last alternative, allowing you to stream on up to four screens/devices also in HD or 4K. It’s worth noting that all BINGE plans come with no lock-in contract.

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Davina Savage returns home with her boyfriend for Christmas after three years being estranged from her parents. She also reunites with her eccentric siblings. A transgender woman, she’s hoping that her transition will be the focus of the family gathering as she looks forward to starting her new life. 

She couldn’t be more wrong as the Christmas get-together begins disintegrating as soon as secrets and deception in the family are revealed. With non-stop bickering, Davina must find a way to communicate with every family member, discovering the real essence of Christmas in the process. 

A Savage Christmas is directed by Madeleine Dyer; Daniel Mulvihill and Ben McNeill are producers.

Don’t miss the movie streaming from December 15! 

From Roaring Entertainment, the Christmas comedy film features the following cast: 

  • Darren Gilshenan as Uncle Dick
  • Helen Thomson as Brenda Savage
  • Ryan Morgan as Jimmy Jnr
  • David Roberts as James Savage
  • Thea Raveneau as Davina Savage
  • Max Jahufer as Kane Lowry
  • Rekha Ryan as Leia Savage
  • Gary Sweet as Peter
  • Rachel Griffiths as Doctor Gabrielle

If you’re on the lookout for Christmas comedies, there’s plenty of films you’ll find across Australia’s many streaming services. You can also find more movies by exploring what’s on Foxtel.

New releases you can watch this holiday season include Candy Cane Lane, Family Switch, Your Christmas or Mine 2, The Velveteen Rabbit, and more. Now’s also the time to rewatch every Christmas classic and top favourites, including Home Alone, Elf, Love Actually, The Grinch, and many more.

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