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The Best Christmas Pageant Ever

2024·Movie
1h 39min·PG
75
GreatGoodWatch score

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Funny.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Fast Pace6
  • Tension4
  • Adrenaline3

Heart

Heartwarming and uplifting

Much of it is about family.

  • Wholesome9
  • Hopefulness9
  • Family Dynamics8

Humor

Plenty of situational comedy and slapstick

  • Situational Comedy8
  • Physical Comedy6
  • Wit & Wordplay5

World

Everyday modern life, family, and faith and meaning

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability7

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Direction7
  • Acting7
  • Character Depth7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography6
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

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About

Silent night, hold on tight.

The Herdman kids are undeniably the worst kids in the history of the world. They lie, steal, cheat, bully and overall terrorize their small community. But this Christmas, they're taking over their local church Pageant – and they just might unwittingly teach a shocked little town the true meaning of Christmas.
Christmas ComedyHeartwarming Family FilmRedemptive StoryMischievous KidsCommunity SpiritHoliday Classic PotentialMoral FableCharming & HumorousIntergenerational Appeal

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about The Best Christmas Pageant Ever

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Best Christmas Pageant Ever legally?

The Best Christmas Pageant Ever is included with a subscription to Peacock and Peacock Premium+ in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Fandango at Home Free. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The Best Christmas Pageant Ever worth watching?

75
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 75/100 (IMDb 6.8, Rotten Tomatoes 92%, and Metacritic 60). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Best Christmas Pageant Ever rated?

PG

It's rated PG in the United States.

How long is The Best Christmas Pageant Ever?

1 h 39 min

The Best Christmas Pageant Ever runs 1 h 39 min.

Is The Best Christmas Pageant Ever based on a true story?

No. It's adapted from a novel.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Best Christmas Pageant Ever?

Critics76
Audiences76

Yes. Critics average 76 and audiences 76 out of 100, so both groups see The Best Christmas Pageant Ever much the same way.

Was The Best Christmas Pageant Ever a box office hit?

Budget$10 million
Box office$40 million

Yes. It cost about $10 million to make and earned $40 million worldwide, 4.0 times its budget.

What language is The Best Christmas Pageant Ever in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch The Best Christmas Pageant Ever?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Best Christmas Pageant Ever in 129 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does The Best Christmas Pageant Ever use?

Adaptational JerkassHalloween EpisodeDepartment of Child DisservicesBig "OMG!"NarratorThree-Month-Old NewbornReasonable Authority FigureReasonable Authority FigureSocial Services Does Not ExistDisappeared DadConstantly CuriousJust Here for the Free Snacksand 58 more

TV Tropes lists 70 storytelling tropes for The Best Christmas Pageant Ever, including Adaptational Jerkass, Halloween Episode, Department of Child Disservices.