Surviving Christmas(2004)
This year, Christmas comes early. Really early.
Synopsis
Wealthy executive Drew Latham 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 a large sum of money to pretend they are his parents.
Directed by Mike Mitchell
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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
Phill Lewis
Levine
Tumbleweed
Santa
Kate Hendrickson
Santa's Photographer
Surviving Christmas — frequently asked questions
Where can I watch Surviving Christmas?+
Surviving Christmas is available to stream on Hoopla, YouTube Free, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country and changes over time.
When did Surviving Christmas come out?+
Surviving Christmas was released in 2004.
How long is Surviving Christmas?+
Surviving Christmas runs for 91 minutes (1 hour and 31 minutes).
Who directed Surviving Christmas?+
Surviving Christmas was directed by Mike Mitchell.
Who stars in Surviving Christmas?+
Surviving Christmas stars Ben Affleck, James Gandolfini, Christina Applegate, Catherine O'Hara and Josh Zuckerman.
Is Surviving Christmas worth watching?+
Surviving Christmas holds a 5.7/10 rating from 605 TMDB users, and is best suited to fans of comedy and romance.
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