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Surviving Christmas (2004)

โ€œThis year, Christmas comes early. Really early.โ€

5.7/10 ยท 603 votes 1h 31m pg-13 ComedyRomance

#160 of 179 films from 2004 #2577 of 2885 in comedy

Directed by Mike Mitchell ยท Written by Deborah Kaplan, Joshua Sternin, Jennifer Ventimilia, Harry Elfont

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Overview

Wealthy executive Drew Latham has no close relationships and becomes nostalgic for his childhood home as Christmas approaches. When he visits the house and finds another family living there, he offers the residents a large sum of money to pretend they are his parents.

Cast

Ben Affleckas Drew Latham
James Gandolfinias Tom Valco
Christina Applegateas Alicia Valco
Catherine O'Haraas Christine Valco
Josh Zuckermanas Brian Valco
Bill Macyas Doo-Dah
Jennifer Morrisonas Missy Vanglider
Udo Kieras Heinrich
David Selbyas Horace Vanglider
Stephanie Faracyas Letitia Vanglider
Stephen Rootas Dr. Freeman
Sy Richardsonas Doo-Dah Understudy
Tangie Ambroseas Kathryn
John 'B.J.' Bryantas Cabbie

Facts

Release dateSeptember 21, 2004
Runtime91 min (1h 31m) โ€” shorter as the 2004 average of 106 min
GenresComedy, Romance
LanguageEN
Budget$45,000,000
Box office$14,793,624 (0.3ร— budget)
IMDbtt0252028

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Questions

How long is Surviving Christmas?
Surviving Christmas runs 91 minutes (1h 31m).
Is Surviving Christmas worth watching?
TMDB users give it 5.7/10 across 603 votes, which places it #160 of 179 films released in 2004 in this index (top 11%) and #2577 among 2885 comedy titles.
Who directed Surviving Christmas?
Surviving Christmas was directed by Mike Mitchell. Other well-rated titles by the same director: Kung Fu Panda 4 (2024), Trolls (2016), The Lego Movie 2: The Second Part (2019).
Who stars in Surviving Christmas?
Ben Affleck as Drew Latham; James Gandolfini as Tom Valco; Christina Applegate as Alicia Valco; Catherine O'Hara as Christine Valco; Josh Zuckerman as Brian Valco; Bill Macy as Doo-Dah.
What is Surviving Christmas rated?
It carries a pg-13 certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for Surviving Christmas?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/20299.

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