Happy Christmas
Seen it?2014 | 82 min | Comedy, Drama
Sunday Safe Betearly ratingWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It earned strong reviews (76% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had a box office loss and a lukewarm 5.1 out of 10 from audiences. A safe bet when you want something reliable.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who wants a laugh. If you loved While You Were Sleeping, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
- The mood
- Funny with heart.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 22 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated R: meant for adults.
- Audiences were cooler on it than critics.
After a breakup with her boyfriend, a young woman moves in with her older brother, his wife, and their 2-year-old son.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
76% on Rotten Tomatoes, 70 on Metacritic
- AudiencesBelow par
5.1 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerWeak
$30K worldwide on a $70K budget; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 41K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Joe Swanberg
- Anna KendrickJenny
- Melanie LynskeyKelly
- Mark WebberKevin
- Lena DunhamCarson
- Joe SwanbergJeff
- Jude SwanbergJude
- Chris SwansonMusic Supervisor
- Eldar KimCab Driver
- Megan MercierParty Host
- Chris RentonParty Makeout Guy