Almost Christmas

2016, Holiday/Comedy, 1h 52m

69 Reviews 5,000+ Ratings

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While far from the worst holiday dramedy audiences could hope for, Almost Christmas isn't distinctive enough to prompt a visit to the theater -- or annual yuletide viewings. Read critic reviews

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Movie Info

Walter Meyer (Danny Glover) is a retired mechanic who lost the love of his life one year earlier. Now that the holiday season is here, he invites daughters Rachel (Gabrielle Union) and Cheryl (Kimberly Elise) and sons Christian (Romany Malco) and Evan (Jessie T. Usher) to his house for a traditional celebration. Poor Walter soon realizes that if his bickering children and the rest of the family can spend five days together under the same roof, it will truly be a Christmas miracle.
  • Rating:
    PG-13 (Language|Drug Content|Suggestive Material)
  • Genre:
    Holiday, Comedy, Drama
  • Original Language:
    English
  • Director:
    David E. Talbert
  • Producer:
    Will Packer
  • Writer:
    David E. Talbert
  • Release Date (Theaters):
     wide
  • Release Date (Streaming):
  • Box Office (Gross USA):
    $42.0M
  • Runtime:
  • Distributor:
    Universal Pictures
  • Sound Mix:
    Dolby Digital

Cast & Crew

Danny Glover
Walter
Gabrielle Union
Rachel
Mo'Nique
Aunt May
Kimberly Elise
Cheryl
Romany Malco
Christian
J.B. Smoove
Lonnie
Jessie Usher
Evan
John Michael Higgins
Brooks
Nicole Ari Parker
Sonya
Omar Epps
Malachi
Nadej K. Bailey
Niya
Alkoya Brunson
Cameron
Marley Taylor
Dee
DC Young Fly
Eric
Keri Hilson
Jasmine
Gladys Knight
Shelter Director Dorothy
David E. Talbert
Director
David E. Talbert
Screenwriter
Will Packer
Producer
Lyn Sisson-Talbert
Executive Producer
David E. Talbert
Executive Producer
Preston L. Holmes
Executive Producer
James Lopez
Executive Producer
Gabrielle Union
Executive Producer
Jeff Morrone
Executive Producer
Larry Blanford
Cinematographer
Troy Takaki
Film Editing
John Paesano
Original Music
Wynn Thomas
Production Design
Gentry L. Akens II
Art Director
Marthe Pineau
Set Decoration
Sekinah Brown
Costume Design
Kim Taylor-Coleman
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Critic Reviews for Almost Christmas

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Audience Reviews for Almost Christmas

  • Nov 27, 2016
    Almost Christmas has notable flaws in terms of writing and having an imbalance in character use but I couldn't say I didn't enjoy the film. Generations of families are properly presented remaking it a movie it is an enjoyable experience for the family no matter how old or young. For those wondering if Almost Christmas is a hit or a miss, I say the movie hits enough to make it a good Christmas film, not one of the best but a good time regardless.
    Jacob S Super Reviewer
  • Nov 10, 2016
    2 hours together? Oh joy, how fun will this be? Not any that's for sure. It does try, but at its best, it serves Christmas treats not as special they were supposed to be.
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