Surviving Christmas
2004, English. Directed by Mike Mitchell.
This year, Christmas comes early. Really early.
Wealthy executive Drew Latham has no close relationships and becomes nostalgic for his childhood home as Christmas approaches. When he visits the house and finds another family living there, he offers the residents a large sum of money to pretend they are his parents.
- Runtime
- 1h 31m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG-13
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Cast & crew
- Mike MitchellDirector
- Ben AffleckDrew Latham
- James GandolfiniTom Valco
- Christina ApplegateAlicia Valco
- Catherine O'HaraChristine Valco
- Josh ZuckermanBrian Valco
- Bill MacyDoo-Dah
- Jennifer MorrisonMissy Vanglider
- Udo KierHeinrich
- David SelbyHorace Vanglider
- Stephanie FaracyLetitia Vanglider
- Stephen RootDr. Freeman
- Sy RichardsonDoo-Dah Understudy
Details
- Released
- 21 September 2004
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Deborah Kaplan, Harry Elfont, Jennifer Ventimilia
- Budget
- $45M
- Box office
- $15M
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Surviving Christmas: quick answers
Is Surviving Christmas worth watching?
Our verdict is Snoozefest: Your time is worth more. It scores 5.7/10 from 606 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Surviving Christmas?
Surviving Christmas runs 91 minutes (1h 31m).
Does Surviving Christmas have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Surviving Christmas. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Surviving Christmas parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Surviving Christmas is rated PG-13 in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Surviving Christmas on?
Surviving Christmas isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it online. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like Surviving Christmas?
If you liked Surviving Christmas, try Feast of the Seven Fishes, Splendor, A Nice Girl Like You.
Who directed Surviving Christmas?
Surviving Christmas (2004) was directed by Mike Mitchell and stars Ben Affleck, James Gandolfini, Christina Applegate.