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Christmas vs. The Walters

  • 2021
  • PG-13
  • 1h 31m
IMDb RATING
4.5/10
413
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Caroline Aaron, Bruce Dern, Richard Thomas, Chris Elliott, Jack McGee, Kresh Novakovic, Shawnee Smith, Dean Winters, Christopher Riley, Nate Torrence, Paris Bravo, and Gianni Ciardiello in Christmas vs. The Walters (2021)
Diane Walters, an over-burdened mother of two with a third child on the way, strives to create the perfect Christmas while her loving but dysfunctional family falls apart around her.
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Diane Walters, an expectant mother of two, tries to deliver the true meaning of Christmas to her loving but dysfunctional family.Diane Walters, an expectant mother of two, tries to deliver the true meaning of Christmas to her loving but dysfunctional family.Diane Walters, an expectant mother of two, tries to deliver the true meaning of Christmas to her loving but dysfunctional family.

  • Director
    • Peter A. D'Amato
  • Writers
    • Peter A. D'Amato
    • Ante Novakovic
  • Stars
    • Shawnee Smith
    • Dean Winters
    • Chris Elliott
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  • IMDb RATING
    4.5/10
    413
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Peter A. D'Amato
    • Writers
      • Peter A. D'Amato
      • Ante Novakovic
    • Stars
      • Shawnee Smith
      • Dean Winters
      • Chris Elliott
    • 26User reviews
    • 13Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
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    Shawnee Smith
    Shawnee Smith
    • Diane Walters
    Dean Winters
    Dean Winters
    • Brian Walters
    Chris Elliott
    Chris Elliott
    • Dr. Tom
    Bruce Dern
    Bruce Dern
    • Cliff Walters
    Caroline Aaron
    Caroline Aaron
    • Jane
    Richard Thomas
    Richard Thomas
    • Roger
    Nate Torrence
    Nate Torrence
    • Shelly
    Paris Bravo
    Paris Bravo
    • Abby Walters
    Betsy Beutler
    Betsy Beutler
    • Kate
    Jack McGee
    Jack McGee
    • Sydney
    Kresh Novakovic
    Kresh Novakovic
    • Dr. Klein
    Carrie Kim
    Carrie Kim
    • Miranda
    John Farley
    John Farley
    • Chuck
    Myles Clohessy
    Myles Clohessy
    • Gene
    Jaime Zevallos
    Jaime Zevallos
    • Ted
    Christopher Brian Roach
    Christopher Brian Roach
    • Officer Morrelli
    Gianni Ciardiello
    Gianni Ciardiello
    • Toby
    Joseph D'Onofrio
    Joseph D'Onofrio
    • Tony The Elf
    • Director
      • Peter A. D'Amato
    • Writers
      • Peter A. D'Amato
      • Ante Novakovic
    • All cast & crew
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    User reviews26

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    2mapj-94922

    Seriously horrible movie

    The movie just dragged on! It's not funny or entertaining, even the "drama and comedy skits" are boring as heck. Seriously boring, the drama was incredibly mundane, it's like watching a kid trying to throw a fit without actually crying. Everything just seemed forced and unnatural. The actors didn't even seem to want to be there. They litterally seemed like "is the scene done? Cool, I got a thing to get to"

    Honestly it's not worth the time to watch. It litterally felt like a 3 or 4 hour movie, it just seemed to keep going and there's nothkng to keep your attention. Sorry if that's mean, it's just the truth.
    8barbarapacific

    Nice breath of air

    I saw this last night with my boyfriend. It was such an enjoyable date night, movie was funny yes but it had such a great message of family. I haven't seen my extended family in 2 years du to covid - can't wait to drive to Kansas City this holiday - must check it out in theaters or on demand when it comes out.
    10spimike24

    A Heartwarming Examination of Motherhood

    I just watched this film and was thoroughly impressed. I went into it expecting a lifetime movie of the week. Instead, I found a character driven story about a woman juggling motherhood while wrestling her own insecurities. The movie had plenty of heart and left you with a feeling that only a Christmas movie can. The acting was strong, too, especially the girl who played the daughter.
    9sebbiedamato

    A totally new Christmas story

    A new take on a Christmas story. It's not all marshmellows, but instead, it follows a normal game with normal problems with one, the matriarch trying to hold it together. It's fun, funny, heatwarming, and a new addition to the Christmas Movie lineup.

    It's not your typical Lifetime movie, it's much better.
    9larrygross-33578

    Entertaining

    I gave this a 9 out of 10 and think these ratings are off. My wife and I went to see if this past weekend. First I will say she dragged me to go - I thought it would be lame. The beginning was a little slow but then everytime I looked over she was smiling and chuckling. The more I saw she was really enjoying it, I guess I let me guard down and I found myself getting sucked into the story and this family. The mom, I think Shawnee from Becker was really convincing, felt like it was my own wife at the helm and I found myself on the journey with this family. I am a little embarrased to say this film choked me up. Its not a straight out comedy but it has funny parts and real emotion to it. It plays great in the theater but also a fun one to cuddle up infront of the fire on demand.

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    • Trivia
      Christmas vs. The Walters (2021) was shot almost entirely in Suffolk County New York during COVID.
    • Quotes

      Cliff Walters: If I could do it all over again, I would need more time.

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    • Release date
      • November 26, 2021 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official sites
      • Amazon Prime Video
      • Official website
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • The Joys of Christmas
    • Filming locations
      • Heckscher Park, NY-25A & Prime Ave, 11 Prime Ave, Huntington, NY, United States(School park)
    • Production companies
      • Future Proof Films
      • JARS Productions
      • Novakovic Bros.
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    • Budget
      • $6,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $55,121
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $27,986
      • Nov 7, 2021
    • Gross worldwide
      • $55,121
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 31 minutes
    • Color
      • Color

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