Surviving Christmas
"This year, Christmas comes early. Really early."
Originally released in 2004. Surviving Christmas is a comedy/romance film. directed by Mike Mitchell.
Starring Ben Affleck, James Gandolfini, and Christina Applegate
Synopsis
A wealthy executive, Drew Latham (Ben Affleck) has no close relationships and becomes nostalgic for his childhood home as Christmas approaches. When he visits the house and finds another family living there, he offers the residents, Tom Valco (James Gandolfini) and his wife, Christine (Catherine O'Hara), a large sum of money to pretend they are his parents. Soon Drew tests the couple's patience, and, when their daughter, Alicia (Christina Applegate), arrives, things get increasingly tense.
Quick Facts
Release Date
September 21, 2004
21 years ago
Runtime
1h 31m
91 minutes total
User Rating
5.7/10
Mixed (576 votes)
Budget
$45M
Production budget
Box Office
$14.8M
0.3x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Ben Affleck
as Drew Latham
James Gandolfini
as Tom Valco
Christina Applegate
as Alicia Valco
Catherine O'Hara
as Christine Valco
Josh Zuckerman
as Brian Valco
Bill Macy
as Doo-Dah
Jennifer Morrison
as Missy Vanglider
Udo Kier
as Heinrich
David Selby
as Horace Vanglider
Stephanie Faracy
as Letitia Vanglider
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $45,000,000
- Revenue
- $14,793,624
Production Companies
- LivePlanet
- Tall Trees Productions
- DreamWorks Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Surviving Christmas about?
A wealthy executive, Drew Latham (Ben Affleck) has no close relationships and becomes nostalgic for his childhood home as Christmas approaches. When he visits the house and finds another family liv...
Who directed Surviving Christmas?
Surviving Christmas was directed by Mike Mitchell.
How long is Surviving Christmas?
Surviving Christmas has a runtime of 1 hours and 31 minutes (91 minutes total).
When was Surviving Christmas released?
Surviving Christmas was released on September 21, 2004 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Surviving Christmas?
The main cast of Surviving Christmas includes Ben Affleck, James Gandolfini, Christina Applegate, Catherine O'Hara, Josh Zuckerman.
Is Surviving Christmas worth watching?
Surviving Christmas has a user rating of 5.7/10 based on 576 reviews, indicating mixed reception from audiences.