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Office Christmas Party

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2016 | 105 min | Comedy

Weeknight Watch

Why it’s a Weeknight Watch

With middling reviews (41% on Rotten Tomatoes) and a lukewarm 5.7 out of 10 from audiences, 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 Clerks or Office Space, start here.
The mood
Light and funny.
The pace
Breezy, at 1 hr 45 min.
What might put you off
Rated R: meant for adults.

When Carol Vanstone, CEO of the technology company Zenotek, expresses her intention to close the Chicago branch, run by her brother Clay, he and his co-workers organize a Christmas party in an effort to impress a potential client and save their jobs. But the party gets out of control…

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsBelow par

    41% on Rotten Tomatoes, 42 on Metacritic

  • AudiencesBelow par

    5.7 out of 10

  • AwardsNot counted

    No major awards or nominations

  • Box office & staying powerSolid

    $115 million worldwide on a $45 million budget; interest faded quickly after launch

  • Buzz & cultural impactSolid

    About 123K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Will Speck, Josh Gordon

  • Jason BatemanJosh Parker
  • Olivia MunnTracey Hughes
  • T.J. MillerClay Vanstone
  • Jennifer AnistonCarol Vanstone
  • Kate McKinnonMary
  • Courtney B. VanceWalter Davis
  • Jillian BellTrina
  • Rob CorddryJeremy
  • Vanessa BayerAllison
  • Randall ParkFred