Watch the John Lewis Christmas ad 2017

This year's advert features Moz, a huge, snoring under-the-bed monster with puppy dog eyes. The director behind Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind, Michel Gondry, was called in to make the two-minute ad.  Aside from working with middle England’s favourite shop he is known for his video collaborations with artists including Radiohead, Björk and Daftpunk. The soundtrack to the advert is a classic Beatles song, Golden Slumbers from the 1969 Abbey Road album, re-recorded by rock band Elbow.

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[sophiemoffatt]

I'm watching all the John Lewis adverts and I'm a pool of my own tears already

[nadeeshaninawarathne]

I don't know why everybody hates this ad.
this is all about sacrificing your happiness to see your loved ones happy.
I really love this 😍

[afortiorama]

between the light and the "monster" I'd choose the monster every time.

[sharonmain]

I was in intensive care recovering from an operation for Ovarian cancer and my partner was traveling back to the hospital to see me when this came on the radio ....he was at the traffic lights by the hospital and sat and cried....on the day I came out of hospital and he was taking me home still poorly...this came on the radio again we both cried...it is our song now ...I listen to it when I’m having a bad day 💖💕💖

[leslieayers]

So far, my all time favorite John Lewis Christmas commercial ever. My 2nd very favorite one is the dog on the trampoline! Both give me external smiles!😊😊😊😊😊

[ISLAnd-gyal]

I’ve watched this so many times and still cry

[envyeukshorts]

if i had a monster under my bed that friendly looking and fluffy, i’d sleep on the monster. I don’t need no bed

[Lols]

Americans: what are you getting me for Christmas?
British people: when’s the John Lewis Christmas ad coming out?

[spiderclops]

Love the John Lewis adverts, and this is one of my favourite songs

[starr-joetheconqueror]

Watching this 4 years later cause it’s so great

[iansmith]

John Lewis adverts are the best... Cant wait for this years..

[DJTHEFREAK]

It's NOVEMBER! aka the month I watch every single one of my faverioute Jhohn Lewis adverts!!!

[kate_]

Beatles music never let's you down

[playlistmaster]

I expected oh your gonna carry that wieight

[lefinlay]

I always heard this as “monsters, away!”

[SoraTheKeyToEverything]

The fact that i still remember this ad, many years later is just… wow lol.

[PHCTurquoise]

I’m writing about this for my English homework 😭

[jennet]

I watch John Lewis adverts every Christmas time. This is 2024 Christmas

[motherofgrom]

Brilliant! These were the days ❤ Wish their adverts were more like this one (and the Bear who had never seen Christmas)

[sophiesmith]

I’d rather have the monster every night in the dark than be lonley every night in the light 🥺🥺