Almost Christmas

2016
PG-13
1h 51m

IMDb RATING

6.2/10

8.7K

YOUR RATING

Danny Glover, Omar Epps, Gabrielle Union, Kimberly Elise, John Michael Higgins, Romany Malco, Mo'Nique, Nicole Ari Parker, J.B. Smoove, Jessie T. Usher, Nadej K. Bailey, Alkoya Brunson, D.C. Young Fly, and Marley Taylor in Almost Christmas (2016)

A beloved patriarch asks his family for one gift this holiday season: to get along. If they can honor that wish and spend five days under the same roof without killing one another, it will be a Christmas miracle.

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A dysfunctional family gathers for their first Christmas since their mother died.A dysfunctional family gathers for their first Christmas since their mother died.A dysfunctional family gathers for their first Christmas since their mother died.

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IMDb RATING

6.2/10

8.7K

YOUR RATING

See production info at IMDbPro

Awards
- 3 nominations total

Lonnie
(as JB Smoove)

Jessie T. Usher

Evan

John Michael Higgins

Brooks

Nicole Ari Parker

Sonya

Nadej K. Bailey

Niya
(as Nadej Bailey)

Alkoya Brunson

Cameron

Marley Taylor

D.C. Young Fly

Eric
(as DC Young Fly)

Keri Hilson

Jasmine

Gladys Knight

Shelter Director Dorothy

Chloe Spencer

Shelter Assistant

Gregory Alan Williams

Pastor Browning
(as Greg Alan Williams)

Director
- David E. Talbert
Writer
- David E. Talbert
All cast & crew
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Storyline

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Trivia
During the climactic scene, Danny Glover says, "I'm getting too old for this sh*t", which was his character's catchphrase in Lethal Weapon.

Goofs
A Congressional election campaign would not be involved in a local zoning issue. Someone running for a city or county office might be concerned.

Quotes
[Our prime purpose in this life is to help others. And if you can't help them, at least don't hurt them]

Connections
Featured in The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon: Jay Leno/Gabrielle Union/Big Sean (2016)

Soundtracks
Ain't No Woman (Like the One I Got)
Written by Brian Potter, Dennis Lambert (as Dennis Earle Lambert)
Performed by The Four Tops (as Four Tops)
Courtesy of Motown Records
Under license from Universal Music Enterprises

User reviews52

Featured review

6/10

Good Enough

The movie wasn't a cliche, feel good, cheesy christmas movie. The family drama was intense and it was nicely put, but it got boring at times. The performances were pretty decent too.