Christmas Inheritance
Seen it?2017 | 105 min | Romance, Comedy
Weeknight WatchWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With almost no lasting buzz and middling reviews (43% 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 romantics and anyone who wants a laugh. If you loved Elf, start here.
- The mood
- Light and funny, romantic.
- The pace
- Breezy, at 1 hr 45 min.
- What might put you off
- Nothing much for most grown-ups.
To inherit her father's company, socialite Ellen must first visit his small hometown, where she learns the value of hard work and helping others.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsBelow par
43% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesBelow par
6.3 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerBelow par
Streaming release that reached a modest audience; interest faded quickly after launch
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 29K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Ernie Barbarash
- Eliza TaylorEllen Langford
- Andie MacDowellDebbie Collins
- Jake LacyJake Collins
- Ben RosenbaumRick
- Neil CroneJim Langford
- Michael XavierGray Pittman
- Lori HallierAlice
- Anthony SherwoodUncle Zeke
- Mag RuffmanKathy Martin
- Bill LakeCaptain Williams