When their only daughter Blair leaves the family nest, Luther and Nora Krank decide to book an island cruise to beat the yuletide blues and just skip the holidays. But their decision to boycott tradition has the whole neighborhood in an uproar, and when Blair calls on Christmas Eve to announce a surprise visit with her new fiancée, the Kranks have just twelve hours to perform a miracle and pull themselves and their neighbors together to throw the best celebration ever!
| Year | 2004 |
| Country | United States of America |
| Genre | Comedy, Family |
| Director | Joe Roth |
| Runtime | 99 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 6.2/10 (1291 votes) |
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The film operates in a light register — but not superficially. Behind each joke is an observation about people, not just a desire to amuse.
Goes down easy, leaves a good aftertaste. Not every joke lands equally — but the overall tone holds.
For those who just want to relax. Asks nothing — just time and a willingness to smile.
Director: Joe Roth
— MovieFinder Editorial
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Viewing atmosphere: Weekend afternoon, the couch, something to snack on. Turn off your brain and enjoy.
Tim Allen
Luther Krank
Jamie Lee Curtis
Nora Krank
Dan Aykroyd
Vic Frohmeyer
M. Emmet Walsh
Walt Scheel
Elizabeth Franz
Bev Scheel
Erik Per Sullivan
Spike Frohmeyer
Cheech Marin
Officer Salino
Jake Busey
Officer Treen
Austin Pendleton
Umbrella Santa / Marty
Tom Poston
Father Zabriskie
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