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Deck the Halls

2006·Movie
1h 33min·PG

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Funny.

Energy

Spectacular

  • Spectacle7
  • Fast Pace6
  • Adrenaline3

Heart

Wholesome and hopeful

Much of it is about family.

  • Family Dynamics9
  • Wholesome8
  • Hopefulness8

Humor

Plenty of slapstick and situational comedy

  • Physical Comedy8
  • Situational Comedy7
  • Satire & Parody5

World

Everyday modern life and family

  • World Immersion6
  • Dialogue Centrality6
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Acting6
  • Direction5
  • Narrative Structure5

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Editing6
  • Cinematography5
  • Music Composition5

Who it's for

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About

There glows the neighborhood.

Determined to unseat Steve Finch's reign as the town's holiday season king, Buddy Hall plasters his house with so many decorative lights that it'll be visible from space! When their wives bond, and their kids follow suit, the two men only escalate their rivalry - and their decorating.
Christmas ComedyFamily RivalryHoliday ChaosOver-the-Top DecorSlapstick HumorFeel-Good MovieSuburban AnticsLighthearted Fun

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No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream Deck the Halls legally?

You can watch it free with ads on YouTube Free and Plex. 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 Deck the Halls worth watching?

32
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Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 32/100 (IMDb 5.1, Rotten Tomatoes 6%, and Metacritic 28). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Deck the Halls rated?

PG

It's rated PG in the United States.

How long is Deck the Halls?

1 h 33 min

Deck the Halls runs 1 h 33 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Deck the Halls?

Critics17
Audiences45

Not quite. Audiences rate Deck the Halls higher (45) than critics (17). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

Was Deck the Halls a box office hit?

Budget$51 million
Box office$47 million

No. It cost about $51 million to make and earned $47 million worldwide, 93% of its budget.

What language is Deck the Halls in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Deck the Halls?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Deck the Halls in 128 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Deck the Halls use?

Wholesome CrossdresserSurprise IncestChekhov's GunOver-the-Top Christmas DecorationsBrick JokeInformed PovertyBerserk ButtonKarma HoudiniDouble-Meaning TitleBratty Teenage DaughterApathetic CitizensUnusually Uninteresting Sightand 15 more

TV Tropes lists 27 storytelling tropes for Deck the Halls, including Wholesome Crossdresser, Surprise Incest, Chekhov's Gun.