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This Christmas

2007Movie1 h 57 minPG-13

ComedyDrama
66
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.4Metacritic637.9Rotten Tomatoes56%81%

A wholesome, romantic comedy movie about family and everyday modern life.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

Skip it if you want dark or edgy material

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Story

You can't exchange family.

This year Christmas with the Whitfields promises to be one they will never forget. All the siblings have come home for the first time in years and they've brought plenty of baggage with them. As the Christmas tree is trimmed and the lights are hung, secrets are revealed and family bonds are tested. As their lives converge, they join together and help each other discover the true meaning of family.

Feels like

  • Christmas Family Reunion
  • Family Drama
  • Holiday Romance
  • Coming-of-Age Themes
  • Strong Family Bonds
  • Emotional Catharsis
  • Contemporary Setting
  • Heartwarming

Cast

22 of 22

Crew

Directed by
Preston A. Whitmore II
Written by
Preston A. Whitmore II
Produced by
Preston A. Whitmore II, Will Packer
Music by
Marcus Miller

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November 27, 2007 · 1 h 57 min · PG-13

Released
November 27, 2007
Runtime
1 h 57 min
Age rating
PG-13
Content
Strong Language
Genres
Comedy, Drama, Romance
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Budget
$13 million
Available in
92 countries

Tropes

You're Not My Father, My Sister Is Off-Limits, Promotion to Parent +9

  • You're Not My Father
  • My Sister Is Off-Limits
  • Promotion to Parent
  • "The Reason You Suck" Speech
  • Big Brother Worship
  • Didn't Think This Through
  • Nuclear Family
  • The Baby of the Bunch
  • Secret Relationship
  • Family Business
  • Chick Magnet
  • Declaration of Protection

12 of 26 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream This Christmas?"

Questions about This Christmas

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream This Christmas?

Qello Concerts by Stingray

In the United States, This Christmas streams on Qello Concerts by Stingray. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, and Spectrum On Demand. It also streams in 41 other countries.

Is This Christmas worth watching?

66
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 66 (IMDb 6.4, Rotten Tomatoes 56%, and Metacritic 63). Audiences rate it higher (75 out of 100) than critics (60).

Is This Christmas 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 family nights.

Will This Christmas make me laugh?

Light

Now and then: the humor is mostly situational comedy (6 of 10).

Is This Christmas good for date night?

and 5 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFamily Movie NightFriends Night

Yes: romance is 7 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

What tropes does This Christmas use?

You're Not My FatherMy Sister Is Off-LimitsPromotion to Parent"The Reason You Suck" SpeechBig Brother WorshipDidn't Think This ThroughNuclear FamilyThe Baby of the BunchSecret RelationshipFamily BusinessChick MagnetDeclaration of Protectionand 14 more

TV Tropes lists 26 tropes for it, including You're Not My Father, My Sister Is Off-Limits, and Promotion to Parent.