Surviving Christmas (2004)

5.5PG-1391 minDirector: Mike Mitchell

2004 film by Mike Mitchell

Surviving Christmas is a 2004 American romantic comedy film directed by Mike Mitchell, written by Harry Elfont, Deborah Kaplan, Jennifer Ventimilia, and Joshua Sternin, based on a story by Elfont and Kaplan. It stars Ben Affleck, James Gandolfini, Christina Applegate, and Catherine O'Hara.

Surviving Christmas was released by DreamWorks Pictures on October 22, 2004. The film was panned by critics and performed poorly at the box office, as it earned $15.1 million worldwide against a budget of $45 million. At the Golden Raspberry Awards, the film received nominations for Worst Picture, Worst Actor, and Worst Screenplay, but won none.

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FAQ

What is Surviving Christmas about?
Surviving Christmas (2004) — A lonely, obnoxious young millionaire pays a family to spend Christmas with him.
Is Surviving Christmas based on a true story?
See the production background and source material details on the official Wikipedia article.
Is Surviving Christmas scary?
Content rating: PG-13. See the reviews tab for parental guidance and tone notes.