Almost Christmas
2016 · Movie · PG-13 · 111 min · ★ 6.0 · 52% critics
A dysfunctional family gathers for a Christmas celebration for the first time since the matriarch’s death. Tensions, old issues, and heartfelt attempts to keep things together spark big arguments and moments of warmth during the holiday week.
Also known as A Meyers Thanksgiving · A Meyers Christmas
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Details
- Years
- 2016
- Release date
- 2016-11-11
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG-13
- Runtime
- 111 min
- Max quality
- HD
- Critic score
- 52/100
- TMDB rating
- 6.0/10 (395 votes)
About
You’ll likely enjoy this if you want a heartwarming, comedic Christmas family get-together filled with relatable fights and reconciliation energy; Not for you if you dislike predictable cliches, heavy family bickering, or if you were turned off by Love the Coopers and The Noel Diary.
Pros: feel-good holiday spirit; strong ensemble; laughs and tears | Cons: predictable family drama; can run long; some offensive language
Themes
- holiday
- thanksgiving
- family
- death
- christmas
Cast & crew
Kimberly Elise
as Cheryl
Omar Epps
as Malachi
Danny Glover
as Walter
John Michael Higgins
as Brooks
Romany Malco
as Christian
Mo'Nique
as Aunt May
Nicole Ari Parker
as Sonya
JB Smoove
as Uncle Lonnie
Gabrielle Union
as Rachel
Jessie T. Usher
as Evan
Directed by David E. Talbert