Recipe for a Perfect Christmas (2005): cast, story & where to watch
2005 · Film · ★ 6.2
Released in 2005, Recipe for a Perfect Christmas is a comedy and tv movie film directed by Sheldon Larry, running about 120 minutes. “This holiday season taste the love” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The holiday season is turned upside down for a neophyte food critic JJ (Pope) when her uninhibited mother (Baranski) shows up unannounced. In an attempt to occupy her mom's time, JJ works out a deal with a young chef (Cannavale) that stirs up some matters of the heart.
Who’s in it. Recipe for a Perfect Christmas stars Carly Pope as J.J. Jenner, Christine Baranski as Lee Bellmont, Bobby Cannavale as Alex Stermadapolous and Monica Parker as Irma Van Wyck, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, Recipe for a Perfect Christmas has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and Shout! Factory Amazon Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Recipe for a Perfect Christmas page.
If you liked it. Fans of Recipe for a Perfect Christmas tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Recipe for a Perfect Christmas (2005)?
- In US, Recipe for a Perfect Christmas is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and Shout! Factory Amazon Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Recipe for a Perfect Christmas worth watching?
- Recipe for a Perfect Christmas holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and tv movie. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Recipe for a Perfect Christmas?
- Recipe for a Perfect Christmas stars Carly Pope, Christine Baranski, Bobby Cannavale, Monica Parker and Kristen Hager.
- When was Recipe for a Perfect Christmas released?
- Recipe for a Perfect Christmas was released in 2005, with a runtime of about 120 minutes.