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On Strike for Christmas

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2010 | 87 min | Drama, Family, TV Movie

Monday Morning Maybeearly rating

Why it’s a Monday Morning Maybe

With a box office flop and almost no lasting buzz, 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
One for anyone looking for a holiday tradition and book lovers. Made to be watched with the tree lit. If you loved It's a Wonderful Life or A Christmas Carol, start here. Adapted from a book, so readers can compare notes.
The mood
Feel-good.
The pace
Paced for all ages, at 1 hr 27 min. Short enough for a weeknight.
What might put you off
  • No age rating on record, so check it first for young kids.
  • Skip it if you need something light and fast tonight.

After years of making sure everything is perfect for her family, Joy Robertson is saying “enough,” and decides to go on strike for the Christmas season. If her husband, Stephen, and their kids want to have the perfect holiday, they will just have to organize it themselves.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsNot counted

    Not enough reviews on record yet

  • AudiencesNot counted

    Not measured yet: not enough ratings

  • AwardsNot counted

    No major awards or nominations

  • Reach & staying powerWeak

    Streaming release that reached a small audience so far

  • Buzz & cultural impactWeak

    Not enough engagement data yet

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Cast & crew

Directed by Robert Iscove

  • Daphne ZunigaJoy Robertson
  • David SutcliffeStephen Robertson
  • Evan WilliamsMark Robertson
  • Victor Zinck Jr.Jeremy Robertson