Synopsis
A street-wise teen from Baltimore who has been raised by a single mother travels to New York City to spend the Christmas holiday with his estranged relatives, where he embarks on a surprising and inspirational journey.
Scores
Overall Score
58.2
Popularity Percentile (Year)
52.9%
Box Office Percentile (Year)
69.6%
Review Aggregate
50.2
Critic Consensus
Critic reception is mixed, with 51% of 87 logged reviews marked Fresh. Across reviews, critics repeatedly emphasize christmas, family-friendly, thin plot. Common reservations focus on thin plot, even when reviewers praise standout elements.
christmasfamily-friendlythin plotlightheartedupliftingcharacter-drivenemotionalfunnysurreal
Cast
| Cast | Year | Reported Salary | Inflation Adjusted | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Forest Whitaker | 2013 | $1,053,000 | $1,418,000 | (est) |
| Angela Bassett | 2013 | $648,000 | $873,000 | (est) |
| Tyrese Gibson | 2013 | $488,000 | $657,000 | (est) |
| Jacob Latimore | 2013 | $399,000 | $537,000 | (est) |
| Mary J. Blige | 2013 | $341,000 | $460,000 | (est) |
| Nasir Jones | 2013 | $300,000 | $405,000 | (est) |
| Jennifer Hudson | 2013 | $270,000 | $363,000 | (est) |
Aggregated Reviews
Rotten Tomatoes critic score51.0
RT critic review count87
Rotten Tomatoes audience score51.0
RT audience rating count10,000
IMDb rating4.8
IMDb votes2,453
Box Office ?
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic | 2013 | $7,018,189 | $9,448,952 |
| International | 2013 | $435,996 | $587,004 |
| Worldwide | 2013 | $7,454,185 | $10,035,956 |
Earnings / Profitability
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenues | |||
| Theatrical Net Revenue | 2013 | $3,683,493 | $4,959,278 |
| Digital Rentals ? | 2013 | $3,555,000 | $4,786,281 |
| Digital Purchases ? | 2013 | $2,125,000 | $2,860,998 |
| Physical Rentals ? | 2013 | $4,595,000 | $6,186,487 |
| Physical Purchases ? | 2013 | $11,906,000 | $16,029,666 |
| TV & Streaming Revenue | 2013 | $2,807,276 | $3,779,581 |
| Total Revenues | 2013 | $28,671,768 | $38,602,289 |
| Expenses | |||
| Budget ? | 2013 | $17,500,000 | $23,561,158 |
| Print & Advertising (P&A) ? | 2013 | $7,081,000 (est) | $9,533,518 (est) |
| Participations | 2013 | $573,000 | $771,460 |
| Residuals ? | 2013 | $1,548,000 | $2,084,153 |
| Interest & Overhead | 2013 | $3,500,000 | $4,712,232 |
| Total Expenses | 2013 | $30,202,000 | $40,662,520 |
| Movie Net Profit or Loss | 2013 | $-1,530,232 | $-2,060,230 |
Similar Movies
| Poster | Movie | Year | Match | Overall | Est. Profit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | High School Musical 3: Senior Year | 2008 | Shared genres: 4 | 85.9 | $123,162,466 |
 | The Muppet Christmas Carol | 1992 | Shared genres: 4 | 83.7 | $59,659,502 |
 | Belle | 2022 | Shared genres: 4 | 80.8 | $21,763,488 |
 | Hairspray | 1988 | Shared genres: 4 | 71.7 | $21,253,692 |
 | My Little Pony: The Movie | 2017 | Shared genres: 4 | 70.7 | $28,865,271 |