Messy Christmas (2007): cast, story & where to watch
2007 · Film · ★ 5.2
Released in 2007, Messy Christmas is a comedy film directed by Vanessa Jopp, running about 96 minutes.
What it’s about. A holiday celebration with the extended family gets stretched to the breaking point in this comedy from Germany. Sara is happily married to Jan, though this wasn't always the case -- Sara is Jan's second wife, while Sara has three ex-husbands, Gunnar, Andi and Erich, and she and Jan are raising children from each of their previous marriages. Jan is less than thrilled with the prospect of spending the holidays with Sara's mother, but things get worse when he learns his wife has planned a surprise for Christmas eve -- they'll be joined by Gunnar, Andi and Erich, as well as Erich's new wife Pauline, Andi's current spouse Rita and his own ex-wife, Eva. To call the atmosphere uncomfortable is an understatement, and things only get worse when Sara announces she's pregnant, which is quite troubling for Jan since he's been waiting for the right time to tell her he had a vasectomy several months before.
Who’s in it. Messy Christmas stars Martina Gedeck as Sara, Heino Ferch as Jan, Jasmin Tabatabai as Rita and Meret Becker as Pauline, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.2/10, Messy Christmas has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Messy Christmas page.
If you liked it. Fans of Messy Christmas tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Messy Christmas (2007)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Messy Christmas change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Messy Christmas worth watching?
- Messy Christmas holds an audience score of 5.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Messy Christmas?
- Messy Christmas stars Martina Gedeck, Heino Ferch, Jasmin Tabatabai, Meret Becker and Rainer Sellien.
- When was Messy Christmas released?
- Messy Christmas was released in 2007, with a runtime of about 96 minutes.