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Happy Christmas

2014·Movie
1h 22min·R

Where to watch

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Happy Christmas fingerprint

Immersive world, calm.

Energy

Calm and low-key

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Fast Pace3
  • Tension2
  • Adrenaline1

Heart

Emotionally reserved

Much of it is about family and growing up.

  • Family Dynamics8
  • Coming of Age7
  • Melancholy6

Humor

Some cringe comedy and sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Cringe Humor6
  • Wit & Wordplay5
  • Situational Comedy3

World

Everyday modern life, family, and growing up

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • Dialogue Centrality9
  • World Immersion8
  • Rewatchability7

Craft

Standout performances, dialogue, and characters

  • Acting8
  • Dialogue Quality8
  • Character Depth8

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography6
  • Music Composition6
  • Editing5

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchBackground WatchBinge-FriendlyComfort WatchThought-Provoking

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About

Family is the gift that keeps on taking.

After a breakup with her boyfriend, a young woman moves in with her older brother, his wife, and their 2-year-old son.
Indie Family DramaSlice-of-LifeCharacter StudyPost-Breakup HealingContemporary RealismSubtle HumorIntimate StorytellingObservational

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Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Happy Christmas

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Happy Christmas legally?

You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy, Hoopla, and YouTube 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 Happy Christmas worth watching?

60
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 61/100 (IMDb 5.3, Rotten Tomatoes 75%, and Metacritic 70). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Happy Christmas rated?

RStrong languageSexual content

It's rated R in the United States. Content advisories: strong language and sexual content.

How long is Happy Christmas?

1 h 22 min

Happy Christmas runs 1 h 22 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Happy Christmas?

Critics73
Audiences49

Not quite. Critics rate Happy Christmas higher (73) than audiences (49). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

Was Happy Christmas a box office hit?

Budget$70,000
Box office$30,312

No. It cost about $70,000 to make and earned $30,312 worldwide, 43% of its budget.

What language is Happy Christmas in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Happy Christmas?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Happy Christmas in 77 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.