
Happy Christmas
Family is the gift that keeps on taking.
Directed by Joe Swanberg
Produced by Lucky Coffee Productions, Tiki Bar Films
A low-key, character-driven comedy-drama about family friction and personal drift, told with mumblecore's naturalistic, conversational style.
After a breakup with her boyfriend, a young woman moves in with her older brother, his wife, and their 2-year-old son.
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Questions people ask
Is Happy Christmas violent? No. Less violent than 92% of films.
Is Happy Christmas scary? Barely. Less frightening than 84% of films.
Is Happy Christmas easy watching? Somewhat. More comforting than 67% of films.
Is Happy Christmas sad? Somewhat. More sad than 61% of films.
Does Happy Christmas end with hope? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
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Cinnamon Score
How much this film gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.
Conventional, and it does not land.
How unlike any other film this one feels
How much more it delivers than it promises
How much audiences actually like it
Ensemble
Like Happy Christmas
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as Happy Christmas
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like Happy Christmas, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like Happy Christmas, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like Happy Christmas, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

























































