---
title: "You Can't Fight Christmas"
year: 2017
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/you-can-t-fight-christmas-2017"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 488971
imdb_id: "tt7281472"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 87
community_rating: 5.4
vote_count: 42
content_rating: "NR"
---

# You Can't Fight Christmas (2017) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/you-can-t-fight-christmas-2017

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

You Can't Fight Christmas is a 2017 feature film categorized under the comedy, romance, family, and drama genres. The film has a runtime of one hour and twenty-seven minutes and was released in the United States on November 1, 2017. The cast includes actors Brely Evans, Andra Fuller, and Persia White. The story follows Leslie Major, a Christmas designer who is described as a great fan of the holiday. Each year, her primary professional responsibility is decorating the lobby of the Chesterton Hotel. While working on a ladder to decorate the hotel tree, she falls into the arms of Edmund James, the grandson of the hotel owner, JJ James. Edmund approaches life from a strictly business perspective and views the holiday season as superficial and frivolous. The narrative explores whether Edmund can resist the magic of Christmas as he interacts with Leslie. The film is rated NR and is available for viewing through various streaming platforms.

## The Hook & The Verdict

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | None | Plex, Plex Channel, Tubi TV | None |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | Amazon Prime Video, Icon Film Amazon Channel, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Rakuten TV, Tubi TV, Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads, Plex, Amazon MX Player | Amazon Video |
| **Canada (CA)** | None | Tubi TV | None |
| **Australia (AU)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | 10 | None |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Kenny Young
- **Networks / Studios**: TV One

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Brely Evans** as *Leslie Major*
- **Andra Fuller** as *Edmund James*
- **Persia White** as *Millicent Williams*
- **Porscha Coleman** as *Belinda King*
- **Nathan Davis Jr.** as *Thomas Wallace*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I stream or watch You Can't Fight Christmas online?
You Can't Fight Christmas is currently available to watch or stream on Plex, Plex Channel, Tubi TV, Amazon Prime Video. Check our live regional availability tracker above for latest direct streaming, subscription, rent, or purchase options.

### Q: Is You Can't Fight Christmas worth watching?
You Can't Fight Christmas holds a community rating of 5.4/10 based on 42 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Comedy, Romance for fans of the genre.

### Q: How long is the movie You Can't Fight Christmas and when was it released?
You Can't Fight Christmas is a feature film with a runtime of 87 minutes. It was released in 2017. Release status: Released.

### Q: Who directed You Can't Fight Christmas?
You Can't Fight Christmas was directed by Kenny Young.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [You Can't Fight Christmas — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/488971)
- [You Can't Fight Christmas (2017) - Full cast & crew - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt7281472/fullcredits/)
- [You Can't Fight Christmas (2017) - Cast & Crew — The Movie ...](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/488971-you-can-t-fight-christmas/cast)
- [You Can't Fight Christmas - Full Cast & Crew - TV Guide](https://www.tvguide.com/movies/you-cant-fight-christmas/cast/2000332772/)
- [You Can't Fight Christmas Cast & Crew - Moviefone](https://www.moviefone.com/movie/you-cant-fight-christmas/X3x6Z4zhj7c18fT0ni7nr2/credits/)

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