Almost Christmas
Seen it?2016 | 111 min | Comedy, Drama
Weeknight WatchWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With middling reviews (49% on Rotten Tomatoes), 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 anyone who wants a laugh. If you loved Miracle on 34th Street, start here.
- The mood
- Funny with heart.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 51 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated PG-13. Probably too much for younger kids.
A dysfunctional family gathers together for their first Christmas since the death of their matriarch.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsBelow par
49% on Rotten Tomatoes, 55 on Metacritic
- AudiencesSolid
6.0 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerSolid
$43 million worldwide on a $17 million budget
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 116K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by David E. Talbert
- Kimberly EliseCheryl
- Omar EppsMalachi
- Danny GloverWalter
- John Michael HigginsBrooks
- Romany MalcoChristian
- Mo'NiqueAunt May
- Nicole Ari ParkerSonya
- JB SmooveUncle Lonnie
- Gabrielle UnionRachel
- Jessie T. UsherEvan