Surviving Christmas 2004
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SplatA wealthy executive, Drew Latham (Ben Affleck) has no close relationships and becomes nostalgic for his childhood home as Christmas approaches. When he visits the house and finds another family living there, he offers the residents, Tom Valco (James Gandolfini) and his wife, Christine (Catherine O'Hara), a large sum of money to pretend they are his parents. Soon Drew tests the couple's patience, and, when their daughter, Alicia (Christina Applegate), arrives, things get increasingly tense.
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Full Cast & Crew
as Drew Latham
as Tom Valco
as Alicia Valco
as Christine Valco
as Brian Valco
as Doo-Dah
as Missy Vanglider
as Heinrich
as Horace Vanglider
as Letitia Vanglider
Director:
Writer:
Deborah Kaplan, Harry Elfont, Joshua Sternin, Jennifer Ventimilia
Stars:
Ben Affleck, James Gandolfini, Christina Applegate, Catherine O'Hara, Josh Zuckerman, Bill Macy, Jennifer Morrison, Udo Kier, David Selby, Stephanie Faracy,
Genres:
Comedy,Romance
Release Date:
2004 (U.S.A)
Run Time:
91 min
MMPA Rating:
PG-13
Critics Reviews
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“Unrelenting and human. This film doesn’t chase trends — it carves its own lane with heart and grit.”
“It’s rare to see a story this economical yet emotionally expansive. A quiet storm of a screenplay.”
“This is the kind of film that reminds you why producing indies matters. Vision, integrity, and something to say.”
“There’s a pulse to this performance-driven story. Raw, exposed, and honest. I’d audition for this world anytime.”
“A visual and emotional tightrope — and it never falls off. Confident filmmaking with soul.”
“Dialogue that feels lived-in. It doesn’t shout — it breathes. The writing feels like eavesdropping on real lives.”
“Impossibly polished for the budget. You can see the producing team hustled hard to make every frame count.”
Audience Reviews
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Stayed so true to the source material but still had its own must-see moments. A beautiful revival.
Overlong and bogged down in dark photography and art direction, this live action remake doesn’t come close to the magic that was the animated original.
My daughter and I absolutely loved this movie! The actors they selected were spot on compared to their animated version! A must see!!!!! Bravo!!!
im not a big fan of live action remakes, but this was solid!
Cast & Crew of
Surviving Christmas
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Cast
as Drew Latham
as Tom Valco
as Alicia Valco
as Christine Valco
as Brian Valco
as Doo-Dah
as Missy Vanglider
as Heinrich
as Horace Vanglider
as Letitia Vanglider
as Dr. Freeman
as Doo-Dah Understudy
as Kathryn
as Cabbie
as Suit
as Levine the Lawyer
as Santa
as Santa's Photographer
as Five Year Old
as Little Girl
as Older Brother
as Freeman Twin
as Freeman Twin
as Marley
as Christmas Past
as Christmas Present
as Fanny
as Young Scrooge
as Chad
as Security Lady
as Security Man
as Deli Man
as Customer
as Cute Girl at Play
as Man Wrapping Gift
as Lonely Lady
as Depressed Donator
as Choir Director
as Choir
as Choir
as Choir
as Choir
as Choir
as Choir
as Choir
as Choir
as Choir
as Elf
as Elf
as Elf
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