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Four Christmases

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When their plans for an exotic vacation fall apart, unmarried couple Brad (Vince Vaughn) and Kate (Reese Witherspoon) must spend Christmas Day trudging around to a quartet of family get-togethers. While Brad counts the hours till he can escape the onslaught of crazy relatives, Kate begins to wonder about her own choices and ponders whether her family members are so crazy after all.
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Critics Consensus

Despite a strong cast, this sour holiday comedy suffers from a hackneyed script.

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Evan Williams The Australian 12/12/2008
2.5/5
Projectile baby vomiting is a recurring gag. I cried mistletoe well before the film was halfway through. Go to Full Review
J. R. Jones Chicago Reader 12/09/2008
This is marginally better than most, with a few offbeat comic ideas, a reliably droll performance from Vaughn, and, as the parents, four watchable old troupers in search of a fat paycheck. Go to Full Review
Sandra Hall Sydney Morning Herald 12/08/2008
3.5/5
You can see most of the big slapstick set-pieces looming long before they hit but there are a few smaller routines that pack a punch just because they have an unexpectedly manic tilt to them. Go to Full Review
Emiliano Basile EscribiendoCine Dec 1
6/10
The film works effectively as lighthearted entertainment, which is what it aims to be. [Full review in Spanish] Go to Full Review
Brian Eggert Deep Focus Review 03/07/2024
2.5/4
Four Christmases represents the kind of passable holiday comedy that Hollywood serves up every year. Go to Full Review
James Croot The Post NZ 01/03/2023
2/5
Is this the worst Hollywood festive rom-com ever made? Go to Full Review
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Alex M. @alexlorrin 1d I watch this movie several times a year, even when it’s not the Christmas season and I get a good laugh each time. Yes the plot is fairly predictable and cliche but to be fair what RomCom isn’t? It’s not a cinematic masterpiece but it’s a lighthearted feel good movie with loads of laughs. See more Evan I. @WhyteTiger Mar 5 Don't listen to these scores I promise it's amazing See more Melissa L @Agent99 Dec 27 Christmas with family...gotta love it. I think most people can relate to this movie...and perhaps even this couple. I liked the movie...including the ending. Recommended holiday viewing. See more Donny V. @donnyv3 Dec 25 Awesome Christmas movie See more Laurie E. @Laurielye Dec 25 I loved this Christmas movie from start to finish. The plot was refreshingly new See more Lionel B @Lionel206 Dec 24 This is my favorite Christmas movie, I literally watch it every year. I have no idea why the bad reviews, don’t listen to the haters, this movies great. Perfect holiday movie See more Read all reviews
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Movie Info

Synopsis When their plans for an exotic vacation fall apart, unmarried couple Brad (Vince Vaughn) and Kate (Reese Witherspoon) must spend Christmas Day trudging around to a quartet of family get-togethers. While Brad counts the hours till he can escape the onslaught of crazy relatives, Kate begins to wonder about her own choices and ponders whether her family members are so crazy after all.
Director
Seth Gordon
Producer
Roger Birnbaum, Gary Barber, Bruce Berman, Jonathan Glickman
Screenwriter
Matt Allen, Caleb Wilson, Jon Lucas, Scott Moore
Production Co
New Line Cinema, Spyglass Entertainment
Rating
PG-13 (Some Sexual Humor|Language)
Genre
Kids & Family, Holiday, Romance, Comedy
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Nov 26, 2008, Wide
Release Date (Streaming)
Jul 1, 2011
Box Office (Gross USA)
$120.1M
Runtime
1h 28m
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