A Sudden Case of Christmas 2024
“As long as there's love, there's Christmas.”
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 92 minutes
- Director
- Peter Chelsom
- Networks
- Notorious Pictures, Riverstone Pictures, WME Independent
- Where to Stream
- Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads
What is A Sudden Case of Christmas?
Topic: Film "A Sudden Case of Christmas" (2024). Role: Meticulous television and film archivist.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 2024
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 92 minutes
- Release date
- Nov 7, 2024
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- Italy, United Kingdom, United States of America
- Studios
- Notorious Pictures, Riverstone Pictures, WME Independent
- Genres
- Family, Comedy
- Updated
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- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 5.7/10 from 47 votes
- Episode runtime
- ~92 minutes
- Status
- Released
- Networks
- Notorious Pictures, Riverstone Pictures, WME Independent
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Title: A Sudden Case of Christmas
Year: 2024
Genre: Family and Comedy, Italian English-language Christmas comedy film.
Release Date (US): 11/08/2024.
Runtime: 1h 32m.
Director: Peter Chelsom.
Writers: Peter Chelsom, Tinker Lindsay, Gianluca Bomprezzi, Neri Parenti, Federico Baccomo, and Francesco Patierno.
Cast: Danny DeVito (Lawrence Armanetti), Andie MacDowell (Rose), Lucy DeVito (Abbie Randall).
Plot: An American couple brings their 10-year-old daughter, Claire, to her grandfather Lawrence's hotel in The Dolomites, Italy. They usually visit for Christmas, but this time it is August. The couple is breaking up. Once Claire realizes there will not be a family Christmas, she insists on celebrating Christmas in August. Claire and her grandfather plan activities to reunite
Should you watch it?
“A determined girl orchestrates a surprise Christmas in August to reunite her estranged parents at a hotel.”
- Features performances by Danny DeVito and Andie MacDowell.
- Offers a unique premise involving a Christmas celebration held in August.
- Showcases the scenic backdrop of a hotel in The Dolomites, Italy.
- Viewers seeking traditional seasonal timing may find the August setting unconventional.
Watch it if you enjoy lighthearted family comedies focused on reconciliation and holiday spirit.
This is a family-oriented comedy with a gentle, heartwarming tone and a brisk 92-minute runtime.
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Where can I stream A Sudden Case of Christmas?
The film was released on November 8, 2024, and availability can be checked through major digital movie platforms.
Is this film worth watching?
The film is a family-oriented comedy that explores themes of reconciliation and holiday traditions, making it a suitable choice for those who enjoy lighthearted seasonal stories.
How long is the movie?
The film has a total runtime of one hour and 32 minutes.
Is this an original story?
No, the 2024 film is a remake of the 2022 Italian film titled Improvvisamente Natale.
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