Four Christmases

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Four Christmases

PG-13

2008

1h 28m

Kids & Family

Holiday

Romance

Comedy

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When their plans for an exotic vacation fall apart, unmarried couple Brad (Vince Vaughn) and Kate (Reese Witherspoon) must spend Christmas Day trudging around to a quartet of family get-togethers. While Brad counts the hours till he can escape the onslaught of crazy relatives, Kate begins to wonder about her own choices and ponders whether her family members are so crazy after all.

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Critics Consensus

Despite a strong cast, this sour holiday comedy suffers from a hackneyed script.

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Evan Williams

The Australian

Dec 12, 2008

2.5/5

Projectile baby vomiting is a recurring gag. I cried mistletoe well before the film was halfway through.

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J. R. Jones

Chicago Reader

Dec 9, 2008

This is marginally better than most, with a few offbeat comic ideas, a reliably droll performance from Vaughn, and, as the parents, four watchable old troupers in search of a fat paycheck.

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Sandra Hall

Sydney Morning Herald

Dec 8, 2008

3.5/5

You can see most of the big slapstick set-pieces looming long before they hit but there are a few smaller routines that pack a punch just because they have an unexpectedly manic tilt to them.

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Brian Eggert

Deep Focus Review

Mar 7, 2024

2.5/4

Four Christmases represents the kind of passable holiday comedy that Hollywood serves up every year.

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James Croot

The Post NZ

Jan 3, 2023

2/5

Is this the worst Hollywood festive rom-com ever made?

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Richard Propes

TheIndependentCritic.com

Sep 8, 2020

2.5/4.0

Thanks to a satisfying performance by Witherspoon and Vaughn's dependable comic chops, Four Christmases is a modestly entertaining holiday film for the entire family.

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Alex M.

@alexlorrin Mar 26, 2026

I watch this movie several times a year, even when it’s not the Christmas season and I get a good laugh each time. Yes the plot is fairly predictable and cliche but to be fair what RomCom isn’t? It’s not a cinematic masterpiece but it’s a lighthearted feel good movie with loads of laughs.

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Evan I.

@WhyteTiger Mar 5, 2026

Don't listen to these scores I promise it's amazing

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Melissa L

@Agent99 Dec 27, 2025

Christmas with family...gotta love it. I think most people can relate to this movie...and perhaps even this couple. I liked the movie...including the ending. Recommended holiday viewing.

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Donny V.

@donnyv3 Dec 25, 2025

Awesome Christmas movie

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Laurie E.

@Laurielye Dec 25, 2025

I loved this Christmas movie from start to finish. The plot was refreshingly new

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Lionel B

@Lionel206 Dec 24, 2025

This is my favorite Christmas movie, I literally watch it every year. I have no idea why the bad reviews, don’t listen to the haters, this movies great. Perfect holiday movie

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Synopsis

When their plans for an exotic vacation fall apart, unmarried couple Brad (Vince Vaughn) and Kate (Reese Witherspoon) must spend Christmas Day trudging around to a quartet of family get-togethers. While Brad counts the hours till he can escape the onslaught of crazy relatives, Kate begins to wonder about her own choices and ponders whether her family members are so crazy after all.

Director: Seth Gordon
Producer: Roger Birnbaum, Gary Barber, Bruce Berman, Jonathan Glickman
Screenwriter: Matt Allen, Caleb Wilson, Jon Lucas, Scott Moore
Production Co: New Line Cinema, Spyglass Entertainment
Rating: PG-13 (Some Sexual Humor|Language)
Genre: Kids & Family, Holiday, Romance, Comedy
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Nov 26, 2008, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Jul 1, 2011
Box Office (Gross USA): $120.1M
Runtime: 1h 28m

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