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Surviving Christmas

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2004 | 91 min | Comedy, Romance

Monday Morning Maybe

Why it’s a Monday Morning Maybe

With just 7% on Rotten Tomatoes, a lukewarm 5.7 out of 10 from audiences and a box office loss, this one could be a tough watch. Keep your phone handy.

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
Light and funny, romantic.
The pace
Breezy, at 1 hr 31 min.
What might put you off
Rated PG-13. Probably too much for younger kids.

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.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsWeak

    7% on Rotten Tomatoes, 19 on Metacritic

  • AudiencesBelow par

    5.7 out of 10

  • AwardsNot counted

    No major awards or nominations

  • Box office & staying powerBelow par

    $15 million worldwide on a $45 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactSolid

    About 87K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Mike Mitchell

  • Ben AffleckDrew Latham
  • James GandolfiniTom Valco
  • Christina ApplegateAlicia Valco
  • Catherine O'HaraChristine Valco
  • Josh ZuckermanBrian Valco
  • Bill MacyDoo-Dah
  • Jennifer MorrisonMissy Vanglider
  • Udo KierHeinrich
  • David SelbyHorace Vanglider
  • Stephanie FaracyLetitia Vanglider