Four Christmases (2008): cast, story & where to watch

2008 · Film · ★ 5.8

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Released in 2008, Four Christmases is a comedy, drama and romance film directed by Seth Gordon, running about 88 minutes. “His father, her mother, his mother and her father all in one day.” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. Brad and Kate have made something of an art form out of avoiding their families during the holidays, but this year their foolproof plan is about go bust -- big time. Stuck at the city airport after all departing flights are canceled, the couple is embarrassed to see their ruse exposed to the world by an overzealous television reporter. Now, Brad and Kate are left with precious little choice other than to swallow their pride and suffer the rounds.

Who’s in it. Four Christmases stars Vince Vaughn as Brad McVie, Reese Witherspoon as Kate, Robert Duvall as Howard McVie and Sissy Spacek as Paula, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, Four Christmases has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $164.1M at the box office.

Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Four Christmases page.

If you liked it. Fans of Four Christmases tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Four Christmases (2008)?
In US, Four Christmases is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Four Christmases worth watching?
Four Christmases holds an audience score of 5.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Four Christmases?
Four Christmases stars Vince Vaughn, Reese Witherspoon, Robert Duvall, Sissy Spacek and Jon Voight.
When was Four Christmases released?
Four Christmases was released in 2008, with a runtime of about 88 minutes.