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All I Want for Christmas

Play trailer 1:36 Poster for All I Want for Christmas G Released Nov 8, 1991 1h 32m Kids & Family Holiday Comedy Play Trailer Watchlist
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Ethan (Ethan Randall) and Hallie O'Fallon (Thora Birch) are two siblings who wish that their divorced mom, Catherine (Harley Jane Kozak) would reunite with their dad, Michael (Jamey Sheridan). As Christmas approaches, the kids manage to lock their mother's fiancé, Tony (Kevin Nealon), in an ice cream truck and have him whisked off to New Jersey, all in an attempt to make their mom believe that she's been stood up. The ploy works, and ex-husband Michael is waiting in the wings.
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Torene Svitil Empire Magazine Clearly meant to be adorable, the kids crack jokes like screenwriters rather than children, and the plot is just as contrived as the self-conscious dialogue. Rated: 2/5 Dec 3, 2012 Full Review Jonathan Rosenbaum Chicago Reader This 1991 feature is not for diabetics or connoisseurs of real people, but everyone else should have a ball. Dec 3, 2012 Full Review Marjorie Baumgarten Austin Chronicle For the few lucky youngsters out there whose lives so far have not been touched by divorce, this movie may stir up illegitimate (or, at least, unnecessary worries). Such realism in an otherwise fantasy-based tale makes for an awkward combination. Rated: 2/5 Dec 3, 2012 Full Review Leonard Pitts Jr. Miami Herald What a charming, sweet-natured little fable this is -- warm and funny but smart, too. Rated: 2.5/4 Aug 17, 2021 Full Review Brian D. Johnson Maclean's Magazine All I Want for Christmas is witless, insipid and insidious. Oct 11, 2019 Full Review TV Guide A lackluster, routinely directed and underwritten romantic comedy. Rated: 2/4 Dec 3, 2012 Full Review Read all reviews

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Tessa M bestest movie ive ever seen. very cheesy but in the best way possible. i love christmas. i love this movie. life makes sense again. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 11/09/24 Full Review Steve D A complete embarrassment. Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars 09/30/24 Full Review Kapri C This is my absolute favorite Christmas movie of all time. Ethan is the big brother I always wished I had. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 12/16/23 Full Review Carel S I really like this one a lot. I don't understand why it got panned so hard :D It is definitely part of that "90s home alone" style of film. It's not a slapstick comedy, but it's not too serious, great combination. If you were a 90's kid, you'll love this throwback. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 12/10/23 Full Review William S Probably my favorite Christmas movie. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 12/24/22 Full Review crystal l I thoroughly enjoyed this movie! I especially enjoyed seeing Gabourey Sidibe raw and real! Her character was heartfelt, adorable, and a fierce warrior! And, she was funny as HECK!!! Netflix comedy show on the horizon?? A superb spin on a Christmas movie. Filled with relevance, substance, and depth. Kel Mitchell and Loretta Devine will warm any heart; they never disappoint! The combination of the three was stellar! It will definitely be my ‘go to' Christmas movie every year! 🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽 SUCH A FUN-FILLED MOVIE! Rated 5 out of 5 stars 12/13/22 Full Review Read all reviews
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Synopsis Ethan (Ethan Randall) and Hallie O'Fallon (Thora Birch) are two siblings who wish that their divorced mom, Catherine (Harley Jane Kozak) would reunite with their dad, Michael (Jamey Sheridan). As Christmas approaches, the kids manage to lock their mother's fiancé, Tony (Kevin Nealon), in an ice cream truck and have him whisked off to New Jersey, all in an attempt to make their mom believe that she's been stood up. The ploy works, and ex-husband Michael is waiting in the wings.
Director
Robert Lieberman
Producer
Marykay Powell
Screenwriter
Thom Eberhardt, Richard Kramer
Distributor
Paramount Pictures
Production Co
Paramount Pictures
Rating
G
Genre
Kids & Family, Holiday, Comedy
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Nov 8, 1991, Wide
Release Date (Streaming)
Dec 26, 2016
Box Office (Gross USA)
$13.9M
Runtime
1h 32m
Sound Mix
Dolby Stereo, Surround
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