Christmas with the Kranks

Name: Christmas with the Kranks
Released: 2004-11-24T00:00:00-05:00

PG 2004 Comedy, Family · 1h 39m

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When their only daughter Blair leaves the family nest, Luther and Nora Krank decide to book an island cruise to beat the yuletide blues and just skip the holidays. But their decision to boycott tradition has the whole neighborhood in an uproar, and when Blair calls on Christmas Eve to announce a surprise visit with her new fiancée, the Kranks have just twelve hours to perform a miracle and pull themselves and their neighbors together to throw the best celebration ever!

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About Christmas with the Kranks

Empty nesters Luther and Nora Krank decide to ditch the Christmas traditions and take a cruise when their daughter Blair leaves. Their neighborhood is appalled by this yuletide rebellion. But when Blair unexpectedly calls on Christmas Eve announcing her visit with her new fianc, the Kranks have just twelve hours to transform their home and bring the Christmas spirit back to life. They must reconcile with their neighbors and pull off the ultimate Christmas celebration, all while rediscovering the importance of family and tradition in the face of unexpected change. It is a frantic, heartwarming, and hilarious race against time to make Christmas magical once again.

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Cast and Characters

Directed by Joe Roth, Christmas with the Kranks boasts a stellar cast. Tim Allen shines as Luther Krank, the family patriarch attempting to avoid Christmas. Jamie Lee Curtis delivers a memorable performance as Nora Krank, Luther's wife who is initially on board with the plan but soon feels the pull of tradition. Dan Aykroyd plays Vic Frohmeyer, the overly enthusiastic neighbor who leads the charge to keep the Christmas spirit alive. M. Emmet Walsh portrays Walt Scheel, a beloved neighbor. Elizabeth Franz appears as Bev Scheel, Walt's wife and a close friend of Nora. Erik Per Sullivan plays Spike Frohmeyer, Vic's son.

What people like about Christmas with the Kranks

Viewers often praise Christmas with the Kranks for its comedic performances, particularly the chemistry between Tim Allen and Jamie Lee Curtis. Many appreciate the film's lighthearted approach to the holidays, finding it a fun and relatable story about family dynamics and neighborhood traditions. The movie is often described as a feel-good Christmas film that offers plenty of laughs and heartwarming moments.

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Movie Score

62%

Released

November 24, 2004

Director

Joe Roth

Cast

Tim Allen, Jamie Lee Curtis, Dan Aykroyd, M. Emmet Walsh, Elizabeth Franz, Erik Per Sullivan

Genre

Comedy, Family

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