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Poster for The Guardians of the Galaxy Holiday Special

The Guardians of the Galaxy Holiday Special

Seen it?

2022 | 45 min | Comedy, Science Fiction, Adventure

Sunday Safe Bet

Why it’s a Sunday Safe Bet

Critics loved it (93% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had soft box office. 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, sci-fi fans and adventure fans. If you loved Guardians of the Galaxy or Superman, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
The mood
Light and funny.
The pace
Breezy, at 45 min.
What might put you off
  • Rated PG-13. Probably too much for younger kids.
  • Audiences were cooler on it than critics.

On a mission to make Christmas unforgettable for Quill, the Guardians head to Earth in search of the perfect present.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsVery strong

    93% on Rotten Tomatoes, 80 on Metacritic

  • AudiencesSolid

    7.1 out of 10

  • AwardsWeak

    0 wins and 6 nominations from smaller awards and festivals

  • Reach & staying powerBelow par

    Streaming release that reached a solid audience; interest faded quickly after launch

  • Buzz & cultural impactSolid

    About 122K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by James Gunn

  • Chris PrattPeter Quill / Star-Lord
  • Dave BautistaDrax
  • Karen GillanNebula
  • Pom KlementieffMantis
  • Vin DieselGroot (voice)
  • Bradley CooperRocket (voice)
  • Sean GunnKraglin
  • Rhett MillerBzermikitokolok
  • Murry HammondAlien Band (Kortolbookalia)
  • Ken BetheaAlien Band (Sliyavastojoo)