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A Big Fat Family Christmas

2022Movie1 h 24 minG

ComedyTV Movie
59
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.5

A heartwarming, uplifting tv movie movie about everyday modern life and family.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

Skip it if you want dark or edgy material

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Not for brutality, scares or big ideas.

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Story

Christmas in Chinatown begins with a chang.

Liv is a photojournalist eager to make it on her own. To get a dream assignment – shooting the Chang family’s annual holiday party for a cover story – she doesn’t reveal that they are in fact, her family. When she finds herself growing close to Henry, the coworker covering the story with her, she wants to confide in him but doesn’t want to jeopardize her big break.

Feels like

  • Heartwarming Romance
  • Holiday Cheer
  • Family-Centric
  • Feel-Good Drama
  • Lighthearted Comedy
  • Sweet & Optimistic
  • Christmas Tradition
  • Secret Identity Trope
  • Gentle Conflict

Cast

9 of 9

Crew

Directed by
Jennifer Liao
Written by
Justine Wentzell-Chang, Blaine Chiappetta, Marguerite Henry
Produced by
Tina Pehme, Kim Roberts
Music by
Caleb Chan, Brian Chan

Everyone

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Facts

December 2, 2022 · 1 h 24 min · G

Released
December 2, 2022
Runtime
1 h 24 min
Age rating
G
Genres
TV Movie, Comedy, Drama, Romance
Original language
English
Made in
Canada, United States
Available in
2 countries

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream A Big Fat Family Christmas?"

Questions about A Big Fat Family Christmas

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream A Big Fat Family Christmas?

fuboTVPhiloHooplaHallmark+Hallmark TV

In the United States, A Big Fat Family Christmas streams on fuboTV, Philo, Hallmark+, and Hallmark TV, and it is free with ads on Hoopla. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 1 other country.

Is A Big Fat Family Christmas worth watching?

59
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 59 (IMDb 6.5).

Is A Big Fat Family Christmas okay for kids?

G

Yes: it's rated G in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Is A Big Fat Family Christmas good for date night?

and 5 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFamily Movie NightFriends Night

Yes: romance is 8 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Will A Big Fat Family Christmas make me laugh?

Light

Now and then: the humor is mostly situational comedy (7 of 10) and sharp wit (5 of 10).