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Christmas vs. The Walters

  • 2021
  • PG-13
  • 1h 31m
IMDb RATING
4.5/10
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Caroline Aaron, Bruce Dern, Richard Thomas, Chris Elliott, Jack McGee, Kresh Novakovic, Shawnee Smith, Dean Winters, Christopher Riley, Nate Torrence, Paris Bravo, and Gianni Ciardiello in Christmas vs. The Walters (2021)
Diane Walters, an over-burdened mother of two with a third child on the way, strives to create the perfect Christmas while her loving but dysfunctional family falls apart around her.
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Diane Walters, an expectant mother of two, tries to deliver the true meaning of Christmas to her loving but dysfunctional family.Diane Walters, an expectant mother of two, tries to deliver the true meaning of Christmas to her loving but dysfunctional family.Diane Walters, an expectant mother of two, tries to deliver the true meaning of Christmas to her loving but dysfunctional family.

  • Director
    • Peter A. D'Amato
  • Writers
    • Peter A. D'Amato
    • Ante Novakovic
  • Stars
    • Shawnee Smith
    • Dean Winters
    • Chris Elliott
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  • IMDb RATING
    4.5/10
    409
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Peter A. D'Amato
    • Writers
      • Peter A. D'Amato
      • Ante Novakovic
    • Stars
      • Shawnee Smith
      • Dean Winters
      • Chris Elliott
    • 26User reviews
    • 13Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
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    Shawnee Smith
    Shawnee Smith
    • Diane Walters
    Dean Winters
    Dean Winters
    • Brian Walters
    Chris Elliott
    Chris Elliott
    • Dr. Tom
    Bruce Dern
    Bruce Dern
    • Cliff Walters
    Caroline Aaron
    Caroline Aaron
    • Jane
    Richard Thomas
    Richard Thomas
    • Roger
    Nate Torrence
    Nate Torrence
    • Shelly
    Paris Bravo
    Paris Bravo
    • Abby Walters
    Betsy Beutler
    Betsy Beutler
    • Kate
    Jack McGee
    Jack McGee
    • Sydney
    Kresh Novakovic
    Kresh Novakovic
    • Dr. Klein
    Carrie Kim
    Carrie Kim
    • Miranda
    John Farley
    John Farley
    • Chuck
    Myles Clohessy
    Myles Clohessy
    • Gene
    Jaime Zevallos
    Jaime Zevallos
    • Ted
    Christopher Brian Roach
    Christopher Brian Roach
    • Officer Morrelli
    Gianni Ciardiello
    Gianni Ciardiello
    • Toby
    Joseph D'Onofrio
    Joseph D'Onofrio
    • Tony The Elf
    • Director
      • Peter A. D'Amato
    • Writers
      • Peter A. D'Amato
      • Ante Novakovic
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    User reviews26

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    9lorettazab

    Just what I needed

    It's been a rocky 2 years and this film is just what I needed. Took my daughter yesterday in Tucson and really enjoyed it - so relatable and for moms we sometimes get the short end of the stick. In love this family, not nearly as much as my own but really loved it - it's really a fun one. Go see it.
    1hensleyj

    horrendous

    This movie was beyond horrendous. Any score above 4, if you click on the users names, its the only review they have ever done and a recently created account. Clearly trying to prop up the movie.

    I wouldn't watch this again even if i was paid $100. I don't need $100 that badly to be put through this again.
    10spimike24

    A Heartwarming Examination of Motherhood

    I just watched this film and was thoroughly impressed. I went into it expecting a lifetime movie of the week. Instead, I found a character driven story about a woman juggling motherhood while wrestling her own insecurities. The movie had plenty of heart and left you with a feeling that only a Christmas movie can. The acting was strong, too, especially the girl who played the daughter.
    2mapj-94922

    Seriously horrible movie

    The movie just dragged on! It's not funny or entertaining, even the "drama and comedy skits" are boring as heck. Seriously boring, the drama was incredibly mundane, it's like watching a kid trying to throw a fit without actually crying. Everything just seemed forced and unnatural. The actors didn't even seem to want to be there. They litterally seemed like "is the scene done? Cool, I got a thing to get to"

    Honestly it's not worth the time to watch. It litterally felt like a 3 or 4 hour movie, it just seemed to keep going and there's nothkng to keep your attention. Sorry if that's mean, it's just the truth.
    8samrickels

    Not What I Expected

    The ratings are all over the place for this film maybe its a love hate type of thing -- I actually rented this on cable with my wife thinking its was a comedy, its not a comedy but it has some funny moments but the drama side caught me for surprise. My wife loved it and that was all I could ask for. I am a big Chris Elliott Fan -- love everything he does, it was a different role for him but it worked and the family grew on me as well. It isn't the fastest moving film out there and not too much of XMAS glitz but it has a really good message if you pay attention to it. I give it a great effort for trying to be its own thing and not pump out the same man + girl falling in love type story on Lifetime. It was something I could actually watch and tell people at work what I did. Dog was cute too.

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    • Trivia
      Christmas vs. The Walters (2021) was shot almost entirely in Suffolk County New York during COVID.
    • Quotes

      Cliff Walters: If I could do it all over again, I would need more time.

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    • Release date
      • November 26, 2021 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official sites
      • Amazon Prime Video
      • Official website
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • The Joys of Christmas
    • Filming locations
      • Heckscher Park, NY-25A & Prime Ave, 11 Prime Ave, Huntington, NY, United States(School park)
    • Production companies
      • Future Proof Films
      • JARS Productions
      • Novakovic Bros.
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    • Budget
      • $6,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $55,121
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $27,986
      • Nov 7, 2021
    • Gross worldwide
      • $55,121
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 31 minutes
    • Color
      • Color

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