Synopsis
Kate is a young woman subscribed to bad decisions. Working as an elf in a year-round Christmas store is not good for the wannabe singer. However, she meets Tom there. Her life takes a new turn--that seems too good to be true.
Scores
Overall Score
85.7
Popularity Percentile (Year)
90.6%
Box Office Percentile (Year)
92.2%
Review Aggregate
63.0
Critic Consensus
Critic reception is mixed, with 46% of 214 logged reviews marked Fresh. Across reviews, critics repeatedly emphasize christmas, thin plot, lighthearted. Common reservations focus on thin plot, even when reviewers praise standout elements.
christmasthin plotlightheartedromanticfunnycharacter-drivenfamily-friendlythought-provokingemotionalstylized
Cast
| Cast | Year | Reported Salary | Inflation Adjusted | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emilia Clarke | 2019 | $2,034,000 | $2,496,000 | (est) |
| Henry Golding | 2019 | $1,252,000 | $1,536,000 | (est) |
| Michelle Yeoh | 2019 | $943,000 | $1,157,000 | (est) |
| Emma Thompson | 2019 | $771,000 | $946,000 | (est) |
Aggregated Reviews
Rotten Tomatoes critic score46.0
RT critic review count214
Rotten Tomatoes audience score81.0
RT audience rating count5,000
IMDb rating6.5
IMDb votes98,496
Box Office ?
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic | 2019 | $35,150,750 | $43,123,935 |
| International | 2019 | $88,295,422 | $108,323,324 |
| Worldwide | 2019 | $123,446,172 | $151,447,259 |
Earnings / Profitability
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenues | |||
| Theatrical Net Revenue | 2019 | $52,893,544 | $64,891,297 |
| Digital Rentals ? | 2019 | $4,651,000 | $5,705,978 |
| Digital Purchases ? | 2019 | $5,555,000 | $6,815,031 |
| Physical Rentals ? | 2019 | $2,105,000 | $2,582,474 |
| Physical Purchases ? | 2019 | $6,057,000 | $7,430,899 |
| TV & Streaming Revenue | 2019 | $8,787,688 | $10,780,984 |
| Total Revenues | 2019 | $80,049,231 | $98,206,664 |
| Expenses | |||
| Budget ? | 2019 | $25,000,000 | $30,670,708 |
| Print & Advertising (P&A) ? | 2019 | $31,250,000 (est) | $38,338,385 (est) |
| Participations | 2019 | $3,202,000 | $3,928,304 |
| Residuals ? | 2019 | $1,320,000 | $1,619,413 |
| Interest & Overhead | 2019 | $4,250,000 | $5,214,020 |
| Total Expenses | 2019 | $65,022,000 | $79,770,831 |
| Movie Net Profit or Loss | 2019 | $15,027,231 | $18,435,833 |
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