All I Want for Christmas

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All I Want for Christmas

G

Released Nov 8, 1991

1h 32m

Kids & Family

Holiday

Comedy

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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

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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

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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

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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

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Brian D. Johnson

Maclean's Magazine

All I Want for Christmas is witless, insipid and insidious.

Oct 11, 2019

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TV Guide

A lackluster, routinely directed and underwritten romantic comedy.

Rated: 2/4

Dec 3, 2012

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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

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Steve D

A complete embarrassment.

Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars

09/30/24

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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

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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

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William S

Probably my favorite Christmas movie.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

12/24/22

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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

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Robert Lieberman

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Ethan Embry

Ethan O'Fallon

Thora Birch

Hallie O'Fallon

Harley Jane Kozak

Catherine O'Fallon

Jamey Sheridan

Michael O'Fallon

Lauren Bacall

Lillian Brooks

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All I Want for Christmas: Official Clip - I Have To Go

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All I Want for Christmas: Official Clip - I Wasn't Expecting an Adventure This Christmas

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All I Want for Christmas: Official Clip - I Tried to Help Things Along

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All I Want for Christmas: Official Clip - We Did It!

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All I Want for Christmas: Official Clip - Better Get A Move On, Slick

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All I Want for Christmas: Official Clip - It's Either Me or Santa Claus

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All I Want for Christmas: Official Clip - That's A Pretty Tall Order

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All I Want for Christmas: Official Clip - You Can't Ask Santa Claus For That

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All I Want for Christmas: Official Clip - Can I Use the Lap?

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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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