Surviving Christmas
“This year, Christmas comes early. Really early.”
2004•PG-13•1h 31m•5.7•Released
ComedyRomance
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.
Director
Mike Mitchell
Writer
Deborah Kaplan, Harry Elfont, Jennifer Ventimilia, Joshua Sternin
Budget
$45M
Revenue
$15M
Languages
English
Studio
LivePlanet
Cast
Ben Affleck
Drew Latham
James Gandolfini
Tom Valco
Christina Applegate
Alicia Valco
Catherine O'Hara
Christine Valco
Josh Zuckerman
Brian Valco
Bill Macy
Doo-Dah
Jennifer Morrison
Missy Vanglider
Udo Kier
Heinrich
David Selby
Horace Vanglider
Stephanie Faracy
Letitia Vanglider
Stephen Root
Dr. Freeman
Sy Richardson
Doo-Dah Understudy
Tangie Ambrose
Kathryn
John 'B.J.' Bryant
Cabbie
Peter Jason
Suit
Production
Company
LivePlanet
Company
Tall Trees Productions
Company
DreamWorks Pictures
Producer
Betty Thomas
Producer
Jenno Topping
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