A Christmastime drama centered around the Whitfield family's first holiday together in four years.
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Preston A. Whitmore IIWriter:
Preston A. Whitmore II
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Title: This Christmas (2007)
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Cast
| Cast overview, first billed only: | |||
| Delroy Lindo | ... | ||
| Idris Elba | ... | ||
| Loretta Devine | ... |
Ma'Dere Whitfield
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| Chris Brown | ... | ||
| Keith Robinson | ... | ||
| Laz Alonso | ... | ||
| Columbus Short | ... | ||
| Sharon Leal | ... | ||
| Lauren London | ... | ||
| Lupe Ontiveros | ... | ||
| Jessica Stroup | ... | ||
| Mekhi Phifer | ... | ||
| Regina King | ... | ||
| David Banner | ... | ||
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Ricky Harris | ... | |
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In Los Angeles, Shirley Ann Whitfield, affectionately called Ma'Dere, is the matriarch of the Whitfield family, she with six children: San Francisco residing wife and mother Lisa who feels the need to act as the responsible one in managing her extended family's welfare, as such sacrificing her own wants in the process; traveling jazz musician Quentin Jr. who the family has not seen in four years; Claude the marine; New York ad exec Kelli who admits she is the selfish one; college student Mel; and Michael (called Baby) who still lives at home while figuring out what he wants to do with his life. Ma'Dere has lived in the family home for a few years now with Joe Black, a church deacon, with Ma'Dere's husband/the children's father, Quentin Whitfield Sr., long having left the family to pursue a life as a jazz musician. Because of the pain associated for Ma'Dere, Sr.'s piano sits in the garage untouched. Quentin, being a chip off the old paternal block, is the most disconnected from the ... Written by Huggo
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You can't exchange family.Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
Rated PG-13 for comic sexual content and some violence | See all certifications »Parents Guide:
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Country:
USALanguage:
EnglishRelease Date:
21 November 2007 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
Családi karácsony See more »Filming Locations:
St. John's Episcopal Cathedral - 514 West Adams Boulevard, Los Angeles, California, USA See more »Box Office
Budget:
$13,000,000 (estimated)Opening Weekend:
$17,958,183 (USA) (22 November 2007)Gross:
$49,121,934 (USA) (4 January 2008)Company Credits
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2.35 : 1
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Kelli Whitfield: Well, I didn't know he was Santa at the time... but technically, I guess I did.
Melanie 'Mel' Whitfield: Well, ho, ho, ho!
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Written by Donny Hathaway and Nadine McKinnor
Produced by Brian Michael Cox, Kendrick Dean and Adonis
Performed by Chris Brown
Chris Brown appears courtesy of Jive Records
Drums - Donald Barrett
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The "Soul Train Line" at the end of the movie was the actors/actresses themselves dancing; they were not in character. See more »Goofs
In the beginning of the film, Malcolm is seen wearing slippers while sitting in the Escalade.While walking to the house you see that he is clearly wearing dress shoes. See more »Quotes
Melanie 'Mel' Whitfield: So, technically, you slept with Santa?Kelli Whitfield: Well, I didn't know he was Santa at the time... but technically, I guess I did.
Melanie 'Mel' Whitfield: Well, ho, ho, ho!
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The opening Screen Gems logo is bright red and covered in Christmas tree lights. See more »Soundtracks
This ChristmasWritten by Donny Hathaway and Nadine McKinnor
Produced by Brian Michael Cox, Kendrick Dean and Adonis
Performed by Chris Brown
Chris Brown appears courtesy of Jive Records
Drums - Donald Barrett
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I went to this movie expecting a humorous funny slapstick black comedy. I was mistaken. It was a real look into families at holiday time. It had several story lines which were interesting to follow and the actors did an excellent job in carrying them out. There was some really good humor as well but I appreciated the drama and the real look into what so many of us experience. I don't know the names of the characters but I've seen many of them before and they have done good work. You're going to love the very end(after the movie) so don't leave! Granted we all want a warm good feeling Christmas movie and this one will certainly not disappoint! The only hint I will leave is don't miss the scene with the baby oil! Go see this!