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Boxing Day

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Boxing Day

2021

1h 50m

Romance

Comedy

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Melvin (Aml Ameen), a British author living in America returns home to London for Christmas to introduce his American fiancée Lisa (Aja Naomi King) to his eccentric British-Caribbean family. Their relationship is put to the test, as she discovers the world her fiancé has left behind.

Janaya Greene

Chicago Reader

With not only Melvin’s Jamaican family, but also the inclusion of characters of African descent, the film exhibits the multiculturalism of Black London that isn’t often shown onscreen.

Feb 23, 2022

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Clarisse Loughrey

Independent (UK)

It's a rare achievement contained within an even rarer type of film.

Rated: 3/5

Dec 6, 2021

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Wendy Ide

Observer (UK)

A charismatic cast inject some sparkle, but the contrived plotting and thin characterisation take some of the shine off this festive bauble.

Rated: 2/5

Dec 5, 2021

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Francesca Steele

iNews.co.uk

Boxing Day ticks a lot of boxes if you’re after a cosy festive comedy: twilight proposals, thwarted love, and swoony overhead shots of Tower Bridge in the snow

Rated: 3/5

Dec 10, 2024

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Kelly-Anne Taylor

Radio Times

It's loud and vivid, with a groovy soundtrack. However, beneath its effervescent energy, the film offers tender insights into racial inequality...

Rated: 4/5

Dec 20, 2021

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Stefan Pape

Common Sense Media

Boxing Day is a film to kick back to, make a cup of tea and enjoy, under a blanket while it snows outside.

Rated: 4/5

Dec 17, 2021

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James G

Almost walked out to be honest. I couldn't follow along with half of it.

Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars

09/01/24

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Caz A

I don't believe the reviews here are honest. It had so much potential but it is hard to follow, the storylines are not clear, the pacing is off, it's not very funny and there's loose ends like no boxing day tradition is shown despite being discussed by the family. The characters were not well developed either except for the Mum, Dad and Richard storyline. It would've been better if it wasn't trying to be a blockbuster Hollywood movie but just an arthouse low budget movie. It bit off more than it could chew.

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

12/10/23

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Larissa S

I can't say enough good things about this movie! Go watch it!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

04/09/22

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tom m

Moderately entertaining. Some of the dialogue was hard to understand with thick English/Caribbean accents and rapid speech. The story was somewhat romcom-predictable.

Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars

03/31/23

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Audience Member

The movie was refreshing and funny! A great Rom-Com to snuggle up with a glass of wine, popcorn and enjoy!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

01/30/23

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Audience Member

If you can see it in a London cinema you become part of it. Hands down Film of the year. Also a new Christmas film that's worthy of every rewatch

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/21/23

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Synopsis

Melvin (Aml Ameen), a British author living in America returns home to London for Christmas to introduce his American fiancée Lisa (Aja Naomi King) to his eccentric British-Caribbean family. Their relationship is put to the test, as she discovers the world her fiancé has left behind.

Director: Aml Ameen
Producer: Damian Jones, Matthew G. Zamias, Dominique Telson, Joy Gharoro-Akpojotor, Aml Ameen
Screenwriter: Aml Ameen, Bruce Purnell, Aml Ameen, Bruce Purnell
Genre: Romance, Comedy
Original Language: British English
Release Date (Streaming): Dec 17, 2021
Runtime: 1h 50m