Synopsis
The adult siblings of the Fitzgerald family prepare for their estranged father to return home for Christmas for the first time since he walked out on his family 20 years ago.
Scores
Overall Score
33.0
Popularity Percentile (Year)
25.9%
Box Office Percentile (Year)
27.4%
Review Aggregate
58.9
Critic Consensus
Critic reception is mixed, with 64% of 25 logged reviews marked Fresh. Across reviews, critics repeatedly emphasize christmas, family-friendly, lighthearted. Common reservations focus on execution consistency, even when reviewers praise standout elements.
christmasfamily-friendlylightheartedupliftingcharacter-drivengritty
Cast
| Cast | Year | Reported Salary | Inflation Adjusted | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kerry Bishé | 2012 | $0 | $1,000 | (est) |
| Edward Burns | 2012 | $0 | $0 | (est) |
| Heather Burns | 2012 | $0 | $0 | (est) |
| Marsha Dietlein | 2012 | $0 | $0 | (est) |
| Caitlin FitzGerald | 2012 | $0 | $0 | (est) |
| Anita Gillette | 2012 | $0 | $0 | (est) |
| Tom Guiry | 2012 | $0 | $0 | (est) |
| Ed Lauter | 2012 | $0 | $0 | (est) |
| Mike McGlone | 2012 | $0 | $0 | (est) |
| Noah Emmerich | 2012 | $0 | $0 | (est) |
| Connie Britton | 2012 | $0 | $0 | (est) |
Aggregated Reviews
Rotten Tomatoes critic score64.0
RT critic review count25
Rotten Tomatoes audience score50.0
RT audience rating count500
IMDb rating6.3
IMDb votes1,692
Box Office ?
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic | 2012 | $50,292 | $68,713 |
| International | 2012 | N/A | N/A |
| Worldwide | 2012 | $50,292 | $68,713 |
Earnings / Profitability
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenues | |||
| Theatrical Net Revenue | 2012 | $25,146 | $34,357 |
| Digital Rentals ? | 2012 | $1,220,000 | $1,666,873 |
| Digital Purchases ? | 2012 | $548,000 | $748,726 |
| Physical Rentals ? | 2012 | $1,933,000 | $2,641,037 |
| Physical Purchases ? | 2012 | $4,776,000 | $6,525,397 |
| TV & Streaming Revenue | 2012 | $75,000 | $102,472 |
| Total Revenues | 2012 | $8,577,146 | $11,718,862 |
| Expenses | |||
| Budget ? | 2012 | $250,000 (est) | $341,572 (est) |
| Print & Advertising (P&A) ? | 2012 | $80,000 (est) | $109,303 (est) |
| Participations | 2012 | $343,000 | $468,637 |
| Residuals ? | 2012 | $558,000 | $762,389 |
| Interest & Overhead | 2012 | $50,000 | $68,314 |
| Total Expenses | 2012 | $1,281,000 | $1,750,216 |
| Movie Net Profit or Loss | 2012 | $7,296,146 | $9,968,645 |
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