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Christmas Survival

Original title: Surviving Christmas with the Relatives
  • 20182018
  • 1h 41m
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5.1/10
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Joely Richardson, Ronni Ancona, Patricia Hodge, Michael Landes, Julian Ovenden, and Gemma Whelan in Surviving Christmas with the Relatives (2018)
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Two sisters and their families spend--or rather, endure--Christmas at their late parents' dilapidated country house.Two sisters and their families spend--or rather, endure--Christmas at their late parents' dilapidated country house.Two sisters and their families spend--or rather, endure--Christmas at their late parents' dilapidated country house.

IMDb RATING
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964
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  • Director
    • James Dearden
  • Writer
    • James Dearden(story by)
  • Stars
    • Julian Ovenden
    • Gemma Whelan
    • Joely Richardson
Top credits
  • Director
    • James Dearden
  • Writer
    • James Dearden(story by)
  • Stars
    • Julian Ovenden
    • Gemma Whelan
    • Joely Richardson
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    • 23User reviews
    • 6Critic reviews
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    Sophie Simnett as ‘Bee’ in Surviving Christmas with the Relatives
    Surviving Christmas with the Relatives
    Ronni Ancona, Patricia Hodge, Michael Landes, Jade Ma, Gemma Whelan, Sophie Simnett, and Jonas Moore in Surviving Christmas with the Relatives (2018)
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    Surviving Christmas with the Relatives (2018)
    Surviving Christmas with the Relatives (2018)

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    Julian Ovenden
    Julian Ovenden
    • Danas Dan
    Gemma Whelan
    Gemma Whelan
    • Mirandaas Miranda
    Joely Richardson
    Joely Richardson
    • Lylaas Lyla
    Michael Landes
    Michael Landes
    • Trentas Trent
    Sally Phillips
    Sally Phillips
    • Miriamas Miriam
    Patricia Hodge
    Patricia Hodge
    • Aunt Peggyas Aunt Peggy
    Ronni Ancona
    Ronni Ancona
    • Vickyas Vicky
    James Fox
    James Fox
    • Uncle Johnas Uncle John
    Sophie Simnett
    Sophie Simnett
    • Beeas Bee
    Jade Ma
    Jade Ma
    • Soonas Soon
    Jonas Moore
    Jonas Moore
    • Harryas Harry
    Mark Tandy
    Mark Tandy
    • Vicaras Vicar
    Kitty Peterkin
    Kitty Peterkin
    • Daisyas Daisy
    Riley White
    • Dylanas Dylan
    Lochlan White
    • Bobbyas Bobby
    Harvey Fisher
    • Tyleras Tyler
    Radoslaw Kaim
    Radoslaw Kaim
    • Witekas Witek
    Janine FitzGerald
    • Verity the Vicar's Wifeas Verity the Vicar's Wife
    • (as Janine Fitzgerald)
    • Director
      • James Dearden
    • Writer
      • James Dearden(story by)
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    Storyline

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    Two sisters and their families come together in their recently-deceased parents' falling-down country house with chaotic consequences. Miranda (Gemma Whelan) and Dan (Julian Ovenden) are refugees from city life trying to set up a small holding with their kids, and Lyla (Joely Richardson) is a fading Hollywood star married to her alcoholic agent Trent (Michael Landes). Ancient sibling rivalries flare up again to sabotage the hope for a season of goodwill.
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    • country
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      • Comedy
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    • Trivia
      The first film to be directed by James Dearden in 19 years.
    • Connections
      Featured in Good Morning Britain: Episode dated 22 November 2018 (2018)

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    2/10
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    A disappointment. The storyline had potential but unfortunately fell short.
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    • Dec 16, 2019

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    • Release date
      • November 30, 2018 (United Kingdom)
    • Country of origin
      • United Kingdom
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Happy new year
    • Production companies
      • Studio Soho Films
      • Gizmo Films
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    Box office

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    • Gross worldwide
      • $36,809
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 41 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2:1

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