Four Christmases

Four Christmases

His father, her mother, his mother and her father all in one day.

Directed by Seth Gordon

Produced by Spyglass Entertainment, Wild West Picture Show Productions

200888 min5.8 / 10

A lighthearted holiday romcom about a couple forced to confront their dysfunctional families, balancing comedic chaos with genuine warmth and relationship growth.

Brad and Kate have made something of an art form out of avoiding their families during the holidays, but this year their foolproof plan is about go bust -- big time. Stuck at the city airport after all departing flights are canceled, the couple is embarrassed to see their ruse exposed to the world by an overzealous television reporter. Now, Brad and Kate are left with precious little choice other than to swallow their pride and suffer the rounds.

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  • Is Four Christmases scary? Barely. Less frightening than 84% of films.

  • Is Four Christmases easy watching? Yes. More comforting than 77% of films.

  • Is Four Christmases violent? Barely. Less violent than 76% of films.

  • Is Four Christmases sad? Not especially. Less sad than 73% of films.

  • Does Four Christmases end with hope? Somewhat. More hopeful than 71% of films.

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