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Four Christmases

2008Movie1 h 28 minPG-13

ComedyRomance
43
WeakGoodWatch score
IMDb5.8Metacritic415.4Rotten Tomatoes24%47%

A nostalgic comedy movie about family and everyday modern life.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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Story

His father, her mother, his mother and her father all in one day.

Brad and Kate have made something of an art form out of avoiding their families during the holidays, but this year their foolproof plan is about go bust -- big time. Stuck at the city airport after all departing flights are canceled, the couple is embarrassed to see their ruse exposed to the world by an overzealous television reporter. Now, Brad and Kate are left with precious little choice other than to swallow their pride and suffer the rounds.

Feels like

  • Holiday Rom-Com
  • Family Dysfunction Comedy
  • Seasonal Nostalgia
  • Relatable Couple Dynamics
  • Feel-Good Entertainment
  • Traditional Christmas Setting
  • Lightweight Humor
  • Comfort Viewing
  • Mainstream Appeal

Cast

24 of 45

Crew

Directed by
Seth Gordon
Written by
Jon Lucas, Scott Moore, Matt Allen
Produced by
Gary Barber, Roger Birnbaum, Jonathan Glickman
Music by
Alex Wurman

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Facts

November 26, 2008 · 1 h 28 min · PG-13

Released
November 26, 2008
Runtime
1 h 28 min
Age rating
PG-13
Content
Strong Language
Genres
Comedy, Romance, Drama
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Budget
$80 million
Box office
$164 million
Available in
72 countries

Tropes

Artistic License – Geography, Artistic License – History, Artistic License – Law +9

  • Artistic License – Geography
  • Artistic License – History
  • Artistic License – Law
  • Back-to-Back Poster
  • Embarrassing Nickname
  • Pregnancy Test Plot
  • Vomit Indiscretion Shot
  • Bitch in Sheep's Clothing
  • Big Brother Bully
  • Babies Ever After
  • Embarrassing First Name
  • Minor Flaw, Major Breakup

12 of 27 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream Four Christmases?"

Questions about Four Christmases

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Four Christmases?

In the United States, you can rent or buy Four Christmases from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, and Plex. It streams in 35 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is Four Christmases worth watching?

43
WeakGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 43 (IMDb 5.8, Rotten Tomatoes 24%, and Metacritic 41). Audiences rate it higher (53 out of 100) than critics (33).

Is Four Christmases okay for kids?

PG-13Strong language

Yes: it's rated PG-13 in the United States for strong language, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Will Four Christmases make me laugh?

Funny

Yes: the humor is mostly situational comedy (8 of 10) and slapstick (6 of 10).

Is Four Christmases good for date night?

and 6 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFamily Movie NightFriends Night

Yes: romance is 6 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

What tropes does Four Christmases use?

Artistic License – GeographyArtistic License – HistoryArtistic License – LawBack-to-Back PosterEmbarrassing NicknamePregnancy Test PlotVomit Indiscretion ShotBitch in Sheep's ClothingBig Brother BullyBabies Ever AfterEmbarrassing First NameMinor Flaw, Major Breakupand 15 more

TV Tropes lists 27 tropes for it, including Artistic License – Geography, Artistic License – History, and Artistic License – Law.