Christmas with the Kranks

Christmas with the Kranks (2004)★ 5.9/10

PG · US · 99 min · November 15, 2004

  • Comedy
  • Family

Directed by: Joe Roth

Written by: John Grisham, Chris Columbus

With their daughter, Blair, living in Peru, Luther and Nora Krank decide to skip Christmas all together until she decides to come home, causing an uproar when they have to celebrate it at the last minute.

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BBarbara_RosaDecember 26, 2024
Warm family reunions is an enduring Christmas movie staple, and this one sticks to the formula. While the plot is mostly predictable, the reveal of Marty’s true identity adds a delightful touch of suspense.
BBertram_TateDecember 25, 2024
The film does deliver laughs, though most are predictable and reliant on tired gags. Reading the novel might offer a more engaging experience, allowing for a deeper exploration of the characters’ inner journeys. The fast-paced editing sacrifices finer details that could have enriched the story.
LLautaro LDecember 29, 2021

Funny xmas film that doesn't necessarily stand out

We are missing the part where the filmmaker decides to let himself flow with the good rhythm, irony and wild gags from the start, and take his comedy one step further. Unfortunately for those of us who would have liked it to follow that trail, the film stays at half throttle. Even so, it has two great performers, some very crazy and wild gags that will make the audience laugh, and a more than successful rhythm. Something that undoubtedly makes tthis movie a more than desirable proposal for the Christmas billboard.
LLisabela ValenciaDecember 4, 2025
Una película muy familiar y que nos recuerda el verdadero significado de la Navidad: la unión ayudar al prójimo. Vale la pena por los grandes actores que aparecen en escena, aunque hay situaciones exageradas y que no te dan risa, aunque esté diseñada para eso.
BBlitheee202December 31, 2024
Las cálidas reuniones familiares son un esencial perdurable de las películas navideñas y esta se adhiere a la fórmula. Aunque la trama es predecible en su mayoría, la revelación de la verdadera identidad de Marty le agrega un encantador toque de suspenso.
SSolomon_LarsonDecember 31, 2024
Reuniões familiares calorosas são um elemento essencial dos filmes de Natal, e este segue a fórmula. Embora o enredo seja em grande parte previsível, a revelação da verdadeira identidade de Marty adiciona um delicioso toque de suspense.
CCarrie_WillisDecember 30, 2024
La película te hace reír, aunque muchas de sus bromas son predecibles y dependen de chistes trillados. Puede que leer la novela sea una experiencia más atrapante, ya que permite una exploración más profunda de los caminos internos de los personajes. La edición rápida sacrifica detalles más finos que podrían haber enriquecido la historia.
DDrew_OrtizDecember 30, 2024
O filme rende risadas, embora a maioria seja previsível e dependa de piadas cansativas. Ler o romance pode oferecer uma experiência mais envolvente, permitindo uma exploração mais profunda das jornadas internas dos personagens. A edição acelerada sacrifica detalhes mais sutis que poderiam ter enriquecido a história.

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