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A Merry Friggin' Christmas

  • 2014
  • PG-13
  • 1h 28m
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5.2/10
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A Merry Friggin' Christmas (2014)
Boyd Mitchler and his family must spend Christmas with his estranged family of misfits. Upon realizing that he left all his son's gifts at home, he hits the road with his dad in an attempt to make the 8-hour round trip before sunrise.
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Boyd Mitchler and his family must spend Christmas with his estranged family of misfits. Upon realizing that he left all his son's gifts at home, he hits the road with his dad in an attempt t... Read allBoyd Mitchler and his family must spend Christmas with his estranged family of misfits. Upon realizing that he left all his son's gifts at home, he hits the road with his dad in an attempt to make the 8-hour round trip before sunrise.Boyd Mitchler and his family must spend Christmas with his estranged family of misfits. Upon realizing that he left all his son's gifts at home, he hits the road with his dad in an attempt to make the 8-hour round trip before sunrise.

  • Director
    • Tristram Shapeero
  • Writer
    • Phil Johnston
  • Stars
    • Joel McHale
    • Lauren Graham
    • Clark Duke
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  • IMDb RATING
    5.2/10
    8.6K
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    • Director
      • Tristram Shapeero
    • Writer
      • Phil Johnston
    • Stars
      • Joel McHale
      • Lauren Graham
      • Clark Duke
    • 67User reviews
    • 47Critic reviews
    • 28Metascore
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    "Because It's Squirrel"
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    Joel McHale
    Joel McHale
    • Boyd Mitchler
    Lauren Graham
    Lauren Graham
    • Luann Mitchler
    Clark Duke
    Clark Duke
    • Nelson Mitchler
    Oliver Platt
    Oliver Platt
    • Hobo Santa
    Wendi McLendon-Covey
    Wendi McLendon-Covey
    • Shauna Weinke
    Tim Heidecker
    Tim Heidecker
    • Dave Weinke
    Candice Bergen
    Candice Bergen
    • Donna Mitchler
    Robin Williams
    Robin Williams
    • Virgil Mitchler
    Pierce Gagnon
    Pierce Gagnon
    • Douglas Mitchler
    Bebe Wood
    Bebe Wood
    • Vera Mitchler
    Ryan Lee
    Ryan Lee
    • Rance Weinke
    Amara Miller
    Amara Miller
    • Pam Weinke
    Mark Proksch
    Mark Proksch
    • Trooper Zblocki
    Jeffrey Tambor
    Jeffrey Tambor
    • Snow Globe Snowman
    • (voice)
    Amir Arison
    Amir Arison
    • Farhad
    Steele Gagnon
    Steele Gagnon
    • Cale Weinke
    J.J. Jones
    • Young Boyd
    • (as JJ Jones)
    Gene Jones
    Gene Jones
    • Glen
    • Director
      • Tristram Shapeero
    • Writer
      • Phil Johnston
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    • Trivia
      The first of three movies released after the death of star Robin Williams.
    • Goofs
      In the final scene in the front yard, as Nelson carries the baby, the neighbor's yard shows a blooming dogwood tree and flowering white shrub revealing the Christmas cold-weather scene was filmed in the spring.
    • Crazy credits
      At the very end of the credit roll is displayed a picture of Robin Williams as his Mitch character with this dedication: "Dedicated to the loving memory of the man who made us all laugh. Robin Williams 1951 - 2014"
    • Connections
      References Jeopardy! (1984)
    • Soundtracks
      It's the Most Wonderful Time of the Year
      Written by Edward Pola, George Wyle

      Performed by Rufus Wainwright

      Courtesy of Barnaby Music Corp. and Sycamore Music

    User reviews67

    Featured review
    7/10

    I liked it! Ok

    Family is not pretty all the time and Movies with a great cast dont always make a great movie. It was a good movie though and it ended better than it started. I'd watch it again next Christmas.
    • meyeryan-564-774743
    • Dec 21, 2019
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    • Release date
      • November 22, 2014 (Canada)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official site
      • Official site
    • Languages
      • English
      • Dari
    • Also known as
      • A Merry Christmas Miracle
    • Filming locations
      • Stone Mountain, Gwinnett County, GA, USA(Family's house)
    • Production company
      • Sycamore Pictures
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    • Budget
      • $5,000,000 (estimated)
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 28 minutes
    • Color
      • Color

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