

A Sudden Case of Christmas
2024, English. Directed by Peter Chelsom.
As long as there's love, there's Christmas.
An American couple bring their 10 year old daughter, Claire, to her grandfather Lawrence's hotel in The Dolomites, Italy. They usually come for Christmas but this year it’s August. The fact is they are breaking up, and once Claire realizes there’s not going to be a family Christmas this year, she insists on everyone making it out for Christmas in August. Claire, in collusion with her grandfather, plan activities that are designed to re-unite her parents.
- Runtime
- 1h 32m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
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A Sudden Case of Christmas is streaming on Netflix in India.
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- Released
- 7 November 2024
- Country
- Italy, United Kingdom, United States of America
- Written by
- Peter Chelsom, Tinker Lindsay
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A Sudden Case of Christmas: quick answers
Is A Sudden Case of Christmas worth watching?
Our verdict is Snoozefest: Your time is worth more. It scores 5.7/10 from 48 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is A Sudden Case of Christmas?
A Sudden Case of Christmas runs 92 minutes (1h 32m).
Does A Sudden Case of Christmas have a post-credits scene?
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A Sudden Case of Christmas parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for A Sudden Case of Christmas yet.
Which OTT platform is A Sudden Case of Christmas on?
A Sudden Case of Christmas is streaming on Netflix in India. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like A Sudden Case of Christmas?
If you liked A Sudden Case of Christmas, try A Christmas Story Christmas, Beethoven's Christmas Adventure, Merry Christmas, Drake & Josh.
Who directed A Sudden Case of Christmas?
A Sudden Case of Christmas (2024) was directed by Peter Chelsom and stars Danny DeVito, Andie MacDowell, Lucy DeVito.