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The Guardians of the Galaxy Holiday Special

2022Movie45 minPG-13

Comedy
83
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb6.9Letterboxd3.3/5Rotten Tomatoes95%81%

A heartwarming, uplifting comedy movie about family and pop culture, with standout performances.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

Skip it if you want dark or edgy material

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Not for scares, brutality or big ideas.

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Story

The perfect present is a galaxy away.

On a mission to make Christmas unforgettable for Quill, the Guardians head to Earth in search of the perfect present.

Feels like

  • Heartwarming Holiday Special
  • Found Family Dynamics
  • Pop-Culture Nostalgia
  • Musical Comedy
  • James Gunn Charm
  • Light Action-Adventure
  • Emotional Closure for Quill
  • Fun & Festive Atmosphere

Cast

24 of 25

Crew

Directed by
James Gunn
Written by
James Gunn
Produced by
James Gunn, Kevin Feige, Victoria Alonso
Music by
John Murphy

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Facts

November 24, 2022 · 45 min · PG-13

Released
November 24, 2022
Runtime
45 min
Age rating
PG-13
Content
Violence, Strong Language
Genres
Comedy, Science Fiction, Adventure
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
76 countries

Tropes

Rule of Symbolism, Only Sane Man, Drowning My Sorrows +9

  • Rule of Symbolism
  • Only Sane Man
  • Drowning My Sorrows
  • Brick Joke
  • Self-Fulfilling Prophecy
  • Trauma Button
  • Ascended Extra
  • Blatant Lies
  • Unusually Uninteresting Sight
  • Once More, with Clarity
  • Saving Christmas
  • Under New Management

12 of 118 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream The Guardians of the Galaxy Holiday Special?"

Questions about The Guardians of the Galaxy Holiday Special

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Guardians of the Galaxy Holiday Special?

Disney+

In the United States, The Guardians of the Galaxy Holiday Special streams on Disney+. It also streams in 75 other countries.

Is The Guardians of the Galaxy Holiday Special worth watching?

83
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 83 (IMDb 6.9, Letterboxd 3.3 out of 5, and Rotten Tomatoes 95%). Critics rate it higher (95 out of 100) than audiences (72).

Is The Guardians of the Galaxy Holiday Special okay for kids?

PG-13ViolenceStrong language

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

Will The Guardians of the Galaxy Holiday Special make me laugh?

Funny

Yes: the humor is mostly situational comedy (8 of 10) and slapstick (7 of 10).

Can I half-watch The Guardians of the Galaxy Holiday Special?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 3 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it drop-in friendly.

What tropes does The Guardians of the Galaxy Holiday Special use?

Rule of SymbolismOnly Sane ManDrowning My SorrowsBrick JokeSelf-Fulfilling ProphecyTrauma ButtonAscended ExtraBlatant LiesUnusually Uninteresting SightOnce More, with ClaritySaving ChristmasUnder New Managementand 106 more

TV Tropes lists 118 tropes for it, including Rule of Symbolism, Only Sane Man, and Drowning My Sorrows.