A well-meaning father navigates a chaotic family Christmas, finding wholesome humor in every broad mishap.
Cozy, with big broad humor. A date-night pick at a measured pace. Emotionally it carries some weight.
Streaming on Plex (free).
It stays inside its PG-13, with some innuendo or implied sex and some strong language.
Our estimate: fine from about 13. Rated PG-13.
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It's Christmastime, and the Griswolds are preparing for a family seasonal celebration. But things never run smoothly for Clark, his wife Ellen, and their two kids. Clark's continual bad luck is worsened by his obnoxious family guests, but he manages to keep going, knowing that his Christmas bonus is due soon.
Yes. It lands on a happy note.
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