---
title: "A Not So Merry Christmas"
year: 2022
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/a-not-so-merry-christmas-2022"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 1053419
imdb_id: "tt23808016"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 99
community_rating: 6.7
vote_count: 178
content_rating: "PG-13"
---

# A Not So Merry Christmas (2022) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/a-not-so-merry-christmas-2022

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

A Not So Merry Christmas, also known by its Spanish title Reviviendo la Navidad, is a 2022 Mexican Christmas fantasy comedy film directed by Mark Alazraki and written by Mark Alazraki, Juan Carlos Garzón, and Angélica Gudiño. The film follows a grumpy man named Chuy who receives a curse during Christmas time, leading him to wake up a full year later while only remembering Christmas Day.

The film stars Mauricio Ochmann, Ana Brenda Contreras, Manu Nna, and José Sefami. Released in December 2022, it combines comedy and family elements with a runtime of 1 hour and 39 minutes, offering a comedic exploration of a character doomed to relive Christmas Eve and Christmas Day repeatedly.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A grumpy man is cursed to remember only Christmas Day every single year."

### Why Watch
- Features a unique time-loop premise centered around Christmas Day.
- Brings a heartwarming comedic tone to holiday viewing.
- Directed by Mark Alazraki and starring Mauricio Ochmann and Ana Brenda Contreras.

### Caveats & Content Note
- Viewers who dislike repetitive time-loop narratives might find the premise exhausting.
- Tone & Suitability: It is a 2022 family comedy and fantasy film with a PG-13 rating and a runtime of 1 hour and 39 minutes.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: #christmas-fantasy, #cursed-protagonist, #time-loop, #family-comedy, #grumpy-to-warm

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | None | None |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | None | None |
| **Canada (CA)** | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | None | None |
| **Australia (AU)** | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | None | None |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Mark Alazraki

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Mauricio Ochmann** as *Chuy*
- **Ana Brenda Contreras** as *Daniela*
- **Manu NNa** as *Diva Madrina*
- **María Rojo** as *Silvia*
- **José Sefami** as *Néstor*
- **Romina Poza** as *Paola (young)*
- **Paola Espinosa** as *Paola (kid)*
- **Bastian Calva** as *Óscar*
- **Kaled Acab** as *Óscar (kid)*
- **Alfonso Borbolla** as *Conrado*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can to stream A Not So Merry Christmas?
Streaming availability details are not provided in the source material.

### Q: Is A Not So Merry Christmas worth watching?
It is a heartwarming comedy featuring a cast that includes Mauricio Ochmann and Ana Brenda Contreras for fans of holiday fantasy films.

### Q: What is the binge duration for A Not So Merry Christmas?
The film has a runtime of 1 hour and 39 minutes.

### Q: What are the essential episodes of A Not So Merry Christmas?
A Not So Merry Christmas is a feature film rather than a series with episodes.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [A Not So Merry Christmas — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/1053419)
- [A Not So Merry Christmas - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/A_Not_So_Merry_Christmas)
- [A Not So Merry Christmas (2022) - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt23808016/)
- [A Not So Merry Christmas (2022) — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/1053419-reviviendo-la-navidad)
- [A Not So Merry Christmas Cast & Crew - Moviefone](https://www.moviefone.com/movie/reviviendo-la-navidad/JKMr1tTMpb4NAr67MJvtH7/credits/)
- [A Not So Merry Christmas (2022) - Mark Alazraki | Cast and ...](https://www.allmovie.com/movie/a-not-so-merry-christmas-am289956/cast-crew)

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