Movie

The Holly and the Ivy

“A LOVE STORY OF RARE QUALITY flavored with delightful characterizations and priceless humor.”

★ 6.5(31)19521h 23m

The Holly and the Ivy is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies in Ireland. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there yet. Availability checked 24 July 2026.

Where to watch The Holly and the Ivy

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Good to know

Director: George More O'Ferrall
Release date: 1952-12-03
Runtime: 1h 23m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: United Kingdom
Studio: London Films Productions

About The Holly and the Ivy

The Holly and the Ivy is a 1952 movie in the Drama genre, directed by George More O'Ferrall, starring Ralph Richardson, Celia Johnson and Margaret Leighton. It has a runtime of 1 hour 23 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.5/10 from 31 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Holly and the Ivy in Ireland — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

An English clergyman's neglect of his grown children, in his zeal to tend to his parishioners, comes to the surface at a Christmas family gathering.

Cast

Ralph Richardson

Reverend Martin Gregory

Celia Johnson

Jenny Gregory

Margaret Leighton

Margaret Gregory

Denholm Elliott

Michael Gregory

John Gregson

David Paterson

Hugh Williams

Richard Wyndham

Margaret Halstan

Aunt Lydia

Maureen Delaney

Aunt Bridget

William Hartnell

Company Sergeant Major

Robert Flemyng

Major

Roland Culver

Lord B.

John Barry

Clubman

Themes & keywords

holidayblack and whitechristmas

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Holly and the Ivy in Ireland?+

In Ireland, The Holly and the Ivy is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there right now.

Is The Holly and the Ivy on Netflix?+

The Holly and the Ivy is not on Netflix in Ireland right now.

How long is The Holly and the Ivy?+

The Holly and the Ivy has a runtime of 1 hour 23 minutes (83 minutes).

Who stars in The Holly and the Ivy?+

The Holly and the Ivy stars Ralph Richardson, Celia Johnson, Margaret Leighton, Denholm Elliott and John Gregson.

When did The Holly and the Ivy come out?+

The Holly and the Ivy is a 1952 movie directed by George More O'Ferrall.

What genre is The Holly and the Ivy?+

The Holly and the Ivy is Drama film.

Who directed The Holly and the Ivy?+

The Holly and the Ivy was directed by George More O'Ferrall.