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The First Silent Night: The Christmas Carol That United the World

201450mMovieDocumentary

Renowned actor Simon Callow traces the 200-year history of Silent Night, traveling to Oberndorf and Salzburg to uncover the carol’s humble beginnings. The film follows the lives of Joseph Mohr and Franz Gruber, two impoverished Austrian…

DirectorPeter Beveridge
WriterMark Hadley
ProducerPeter Beveridge

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Cast · Directed by Peter Beveridge

SCSimon Callow
Simon Callow
Self - Host - Narrator
WT
Werner Thuswaldner
Self - Historian and author
MH
Martin Hochleitner
Self - Historian and curator of the Salzburg Museum
RE
Renate Ebeling-Winkler
Self - Vice President of the Silent Night Society
MG
Max Gurtner
Self - Curator of the Stille Nacht Museum

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The First Silent Night: The Christmas Carol That United the World — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The First Silent Night: The Christmas Carol That United the World?

The First Silent Night: The Christmas Carol That United the World is streaming on Hoopla and Tubi TV in Australia. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is The First Silent Night: The Christmas Carol That United the World on Netflix?

No, The First Silent Night: The Christmas Carol That United the World is not on Netflix in Australia as of September 2026. It's currently on Hoopla and Tubi TV.

Is The First Silent Night: The Christmas Carol That United the World on Amazon Prime Video?

No, The First Silent Night: The Christmas Carol That United the World isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Australia right now. It's on Hoopla and Tubi TV instead.

Where can I watch The First Silent Night: The Christmas Carol That United the World for free?

The First Silent Night: The Christmas Carol That United the World is available to stream free (with ads) on Hoopla and Tubi TV in Australia.