Four Christmases (2008)
A couple's holiday avoidance scheme unravels into a brisk, wholesome comedy of family chaos.
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.
How intense is Four Christmases?
Four Christmases has no gore and no real violence. Emotionally it carries some weight. The pace is brisk, and it is a comfort watch and a family watch. The humor runs broad and wholesome. Rated PG-13.
What Four Christmases feels like
- Tone
- campycrowd pleasingfeel goodwhimsical
- Pace
- Brisk
- Humor
- broad and big, wholesome
- Best for
- Comfort watchFamily nightDate night
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Is Four Christmases for you?
Is Four Christmases scary?
No. Four Christmases is not a scary watch (scare level 0 of 3).
Is Four Christmases gory or violent?
No gore (0 of 3) and no real violence (0 of 3). Squeamish viewers are fine here.
Is Four Christmases sad or heavy?
A little. There is some emotional weight (1 of 3), but it is not a heavy watch.
Is Four Christmases OK for kids?
It is rated PG-13. Intensity: scare 0, gore 0, violence 0, each out of 3. Your call for older kids.
How long is Four Christmases?
Four Christmases runs 1h 28m.
Where can I stream Four Christmases?
Four Christmases is not on a US subscription service right now (rent or buy may still be an option).
Does Four Christmases have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
Yes. It lands on a happy note.
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