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This Christmas

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2007 | 117 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance

Weeknight Watchearly rating

Why it’s a Weeknight Watch

With soft box office, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Made for romantics and anyone who wants a laugh.
The mood
Funny with heart, romantic.
The pace
Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 57 min.
What might put you off
Rated PG-13. Probably too much for younger kids.

This year Christmas with the Whitfields promises to be one they will never forget. All the siblings have come home for the first time in years and they've brought plenty of baggage with them. As the Christmas tree is trimmed and the lights are hung, secrets are revealed and family bonds are tested. As their lives converge, they join together and help each other discover the true meaning of family.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsSolid

    55% on Rotten Tomatoes, 63 on Metacritic

  • AudiencesSolid

    6.6 out of 10

  • AwardsNot counted

    No major awards or nominations

  • Reach & staying powerBelow par

    Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactSolid

    About 110K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Preston A. Whitmore II

  • Delroy LindoJoe Black
  • Idris ElbaQuentin "Junior" Whitfield
  • Loretta DevineShirley Ann "Ma'Dere" Whitfield
  • Chris BrownMichael "Baby" Whitfield
  • Keith D. RobinsonDevean Brooks
  • Laz AlonsoMalcolm Moore
  • Columbus ShortClaude Whitfield
  • Sharon LealKelli Whitfield
  • Lauren LondonMelanie 'Mel' Whitfield
  • Lupe OntiverosRosie