The Christmas Quest

2024 1h 24m EN

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6.8

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★6.8TMDB · 30

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Synopsis

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An archaeologist, her ex-husband who is a Norse language expert, search for legendary treasure in Iceland during Christmas. Others join the hunt, leading to a thrilling race to secure the treasure before the wrong people obtain it.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Lacey Chabert
Stefanie
Kristoffer Polaha
Chase
Derek Riddell
Victor Grimes
Aldís Amah Hamilton
Karlotta
Jóel Sæmundsson
Óli Stefánsson
Hanna María Karlsdóttir
Birgitta
Thor Tulinius
Jón
Isla McRae
Young Stephanie

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Dustin Rikert
Writers: Marcy Holland, Dustin Rikert, Andrew Gernhard
Languages: English, Icelandic
Countries: Iceland, United States of America

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RUNTIME

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84 minutes exactly — the "classic feature" runtime most directors aim for.

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2 / 8

ERA

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Released 2 years ago.

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3 / 8

WORLD

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Dialogue crosses 2 languages: English, Icelandic.

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WORLD

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International production across 2 countries: Iceland, United States of America.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Dustin Rikert, shot by Tómas Örn Tómasson. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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6 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Original score by Tommy Fields. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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DIRECTOR

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Editor Bryan Capri shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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8 / 8

CAST

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Lacey Chabert and Kristoffer Polaha and Derek Riddell carry the top of the cast.

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

Dustin Rikert directs. Tómas Örn Tómasson behind the camera. Tommy Fields scores. Bryan Capri cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in Iceland, United States of America. Dialogue in English, Icelandic.

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Things worth knowing

184 minutes exactly — the "classic feature" runtime most directors aim for.
2Released 2 years ago.
3Dialogue crosses 2 languages: English, Icelandic.
4International production across 2 countries: Iceland, United States of America.
5Directed by Dustin Rikert, shot by Tómas Örn Tómasson. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
6Original score by Tommy Fields. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
7Editor Bryan Capri shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
8Lacey Chabert and Kristoffer Polaha and Derek Riddell carry the top of the cast.
9IMDB entry: tt32140747 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
10Only 30 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.