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Christmas with the Kranks

  • 20042004
  • PGPG
  • 1h 39m
IMDb RATING
5.4/10
49K
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POPULARITY
9,590
70
Dan Aykroyd, Jamie Lee Curtis, Tim Allen, and Erik Per Sullivan in Christmas with the Kranks (2004)
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With their daughter, Blair, away 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 ... Read allWith their daughter, Blair, away 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.With their daughter, Blair, away 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.
IMDb RATING
5.4/10
49K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
9,590
70
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Director
      • Joe Roth
    • Writers
      • John Grisham(novel "Skipping Christmas")
      • Chris Columbus(screenplay)
    • Stars
      • Tim Allen
      • Jamie Lee Curtis
      • Dan Aykroyd
    Top credits
    • Director
      • Joe Roth
    • Writers
      • John Grisham(novel "Skipping Christmas")
      • Chris Columbus(screenplay)
    • Stars
      • Tim Allen
      • Jamie Lee Curtis
      • Dan Aykroyd
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 315User reviews
    • 110Critic reviews
    • 22Metascore
    • Awards
      • 3 wins & 4 nominations

    Videos2

    Christmas with the Kranks
    Trailer 2:32
    Christmas with the Kranks
    Christmas with the Kranks
    Trailer 2:32
    Christmas with the Kranks

    Photos77

    Tim Allen in Christmas with the Kranks (2004)
    Tim Allen in Christmas with the Kranks (2004)
    Tim Allen in Christmas with the Kranks (2004)
    Tim Allen in Christmas with the Kranks (2004)
    Tim Allen in Christmas with the Kranks (2004)
    Jamie Lee Curtis in Christmas with the Kranks (2004)
    Julie Gonzalo in Christmas with the Kranks (2004)
    Jamie Lee Curtis and Tim Allen in Christmas with the Kranks (2004)
    Jamie Lee Curtis and Tim Allen in Christmas with the Kranks (2004)
    Jamie Lee Curtis and Tim Allen in Christmas with the Kranks (2004)
    Jamie Lee Curtis and Tim Allen in Christmas with the Kranks (2004)
    Dan Aykroyd and Tim Allen in Christmas with the Kranks (2004)

    Top cast

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    Tim Allen
    Tim Allen
    • Luther Krank
    Jamie Lee Curtis
    Jamie Lee Curtis
    • Nora Krank
    Dan Aykroyd
    Dan Aykroyd
    • Vic Frohmeyer
    M. Emmet Walsh
    M. Emmet Walsh
    • Walt Scheel
    Elizabeth Franz
    Elizabeth Franz
    • Bev Scheel
    Erik Per Sullivan
    Erik Per Sullivan
    • Spike Frohmeyer
    Cheech Marin
    Cheech Marin
    • Officer Salino
    Jake Busey
    Jake Busey
    • Officer Treen
    Austin Pendleton
    Austin Pendleton
    • Umbrella Santa…
    Tom Poston
    Tom Poston
    • Father Zabriskie
    Julie Gonzalo
    Julie Gonzalo
    • Blair Krank
    René Lavan
    René Lavan
    • Enrique Decardenal
    Caroline Rhea
    Caroline Rhea
    • Candi
    Felicity Huffman
    Felicity Huffman
    • Merry
    Patrick Breen
    Patrick Breen
    • Aubie
    John Short
    John Short
    • Ned Becker
    Bonita Friedericy
    Bonita Friedericy
    • Jude Becker
    David Hornsby
    David Hornsby
    • Randy Becker
    • Director
      • Joe Roth
    • Writers
      • John Grisham(novel "Skipping Christmas")
      • Chris Columbus(screenplay)
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

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    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      The film is based on John Grisham's book "Skipping Christmas." (The original title is seen in the newspaper article after the tanning salon incident.) The title was changed to avoid confusion with Surviving Christmas (2004). Both movies were holiday comedies released in the same year and both were poorly received by critics.
    • Goofs
      While Luther hangs from the rope outside his house, the firefighter behind Vic is hit in the head with the ladder that they raising.
    • Quotes

      Nora Krank: You forgot the white chocolate!

      Luther Krank: They didn't have any.

      Nora Krank: Did you talk to Rex?

      Luther Krank: Who's Rex?

      Nora Krank: The butcher.

      Luther Krank: ...as odd as it sounds, I didn't think to ask the butcher where the chocolate was!

    • Crazy credits
      There are holiday cards with pictures of the characters at the beginning of the end credits
    • Connections
      Featured in At the Movies: Christmas with the Kranks/A Very Long Engagement/The Life and Death of Peter Sellers/Alexander/Bright Leaves (2004)
    • Soundtracks
      The Christmas Song
      Written by Sune Wagner (as Sune Rose Wagner)
      Published by Juvenile Delinquent Music
      All rights administered by Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
      Performed by The Raveonettes
      Courtesy of Columbia Records
      By Arrangement with Sony Music Licensing

    User reviews315

    Review
    Top review
    8/10
    I liked this movie
    I saw the movie Christmas with the Kranks for the first time in theatres. I now own it. I really liked it. It was a light, funny, laid back movie. I don't know why so many people disliked it. I think that you have to have a certain sense of humor to think it was funny. I thought the plot was very entertaining and yes heartwarming. What's wrong with a heartwarming movie about spreading Christmas joy. Why is it so unrealistic? Is it really impossible anymore for people to be nice to one another? To be thoughtful. I think this movie portrays the values of enjoying the little things and simple things in life and perhaps this is why people automatically think this movie is dumb because they don't enjoy and embrace the little things and therefore they are quick to say these certain situations are unrealistic. All movies are a little unrealistic. So what. Like lord of the rings is realistic? come on folks. lighten up.
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    • hannahmarrin
    • Dec 27, 2005

    FAQ7

    • What is "Christmas with the Kranks" about?
    • Is "Christmas with the Kranks" based on a book?
    • Where does the movie take place?

    Details

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    • Release date
      • November 24, 2004 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official sites
      • Columbia / Tri Star (France)
      • Official Site
    • Languages
      • English
      • Spanish
    • Also known as
      • John Grisham's Skipping Christmas
    • Filming locations
      • Chicago, Illinois, USA
    • Production companies
      • Revolution Studios
      • 1492 Pictures
      • Skipping Christmas
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $60,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $73,780,539
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $21,570,867
      • Nov 28, 2004
    • Gross worldwide
      • $96,593,018
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 39 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • DTS
      • Dolby Digital
      • SDDS
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.39 : 1

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