Four Christmases (2008) movie poster

Four Christmases (2008)

"His father, her mother, his mother and her father all in one day."
ThumbScore
๐Ÿ‘ 65%Google users liked it archived
Critics Score
๐ŸŽฌ 33% (RT: 25%, MC: 41) โ„น๏ธRT = Rotten Tomatoes (critic reviews). MC = Metacritic (weighted critic average). Critics Score is the average of both.
ComedyRomanceDrama

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Director
Runtime
1h 28m
Country
United States of America
Language
English
TMDB Rating
5.8/10 (1,242 votes)
Rotten Tomatoes
25%
Metacritic
41
Cast
Vince Vaughn as Brad McVie
Robert Duvall as Howard McVie
Sissy Spacek as Paula
Mary Steenburgen as Marilyn
Jon Voight as Creighton
Kristin Chenoweth as Courtney
Jon Favreau as Denver McVie
It's divisive. Only 65% of audiences liked it based on 1,242 votes. Critics scored it lower at 33%, but audiences disagreed.
Overview
Brad and Kate have made something of an art form out of avoiding their families during the holidays, but this year their foolproof plan is about go bust -- big time. Stuck at the city airport after all departing flights are canceled, the couple is embarrassed to see their ruse exposed to the world by an overzealous television reporter. Now, Brad and Kate are left with precious little choice other than to swallow their pride and suffer the rounds. Wikipedia โ†—
Fun Facts
  • Many of the background extras were actually locals from the filming locations.
  • The initial cut of Four Christmases was reportedly much longer, with several subplots removed to improve the pacing.
Audience Consensus

Four Christmases is a 2008 comedy, romance, drama film directed by Seth Gordon. Brad and Kate have made something of an art form out of avoiding their families during the holidays, but this year their foolproof plan is about go bust -- big time. Stuck at the city airport after all departing flights are canceled, the couple is embarrassed to see their ruse exposed to the world by an overzealous television reporter.

Now, Brad and Kate are left with precious little choice other than to swallow their pride and suffer the rounds. The film has been rated by 1,242 audiences on ThumbScore, reflecting its reach and engagement with viewers. As a comedy film, Four Christmases delivers on the expectations of its genre while bringing its own distinctive perspective to the storytelling.

The production showcases the creative vision of its filmmaking team, bringing together performances, cinematography, and narrative elements that have resonated with audiences. Four Christmases (2008) continues to find viewers through theatrical releases, streaming platforms, and home media, maintaining its place in the contemporary entertainment landscape. The film represents the kind of cinematic experience that has attracted a dedicated audience, with viewers appreciating its approach to the story and characters it presents.

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