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  • A couple, much to their chagrin, are forced to spend Christmas at four different family households in this comedy
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Movie Info & Cast

Director:

Seth Gordon

Producer:

Roger Birnbaum, Gary Barber, Jonathan Glickman

Writer:

Matt R. Allen, Caleb Wilson, Jon Lucas

Release Date:

Nov 26, 2008

Runtime:

1hr 28m

Synopsis

A couple struggles to visit all four of their divorced parents on Christmas.

Cast

  • Vince Vaughn
  • Reese Witherspoon
  • Robert Duvall
  • Jon Favreau
  • Mary Steenburgen
  • Dwight Yoakam
  • Tim McGraw
  • Kristin Chenoweth
  • Jon Voight
  • Sissy Spacek

Letterboxd User Reviews

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2.7
  • Dec 18, 2017

    A star deducted for each Christmas.

    934 Likes
    Christian Ryan
    Christian Ryan
    Dec 29, 2020

    I ENJOYED THIS WAY MORE THAN I SHOULD HAVE!!!!

    909 Likes
    ✨PinkMcflurry (Danya)✨
    ✨PinkMcflurry (Danya)✨
    Dec 17, 2023

    dude changed his name and chose Brad? 🤨

    885 Likes
    isabel ★
    isabel ★
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    Nov 18, 2024

    If this was made now it would have been a Netflix original and very bad.

    834 Likes
    Joe A
    Joe A
    Nov 2, 2021

    an example of how having a great cast doesn't cover the fact that the movie is miserable

    640 Likes
    ale
    ale
    Dec 12, 2021

    you know something’s written by a man when not one… not two… but THREE of the only conversations between women are about #titties

    624 Likes
    clare.
    clare.
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    Dec 10, 2017

    im a hoe for any christmas film from the early 2000s, also with reese witherspoon? say no more

    572 Likes
    florence
    florence
    Dec 23, 2020

    The kind of movie that makes you go "Hey, that's [insert famous actor]!" every 5 minutes.

    518 Likes
    Arman
    Arman
    Nov 13, 2022

    *crush on jon favreau weirdly intensifies in a way i am not super proud of*

    503 Likes
    lisa 👽
    lisa 👽
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Top Reviews
  • Yort Terglund
    Yort Terglund loved
    Four Christmases

    I’ll always love Vince Vaughn. His well timed humor and comedic presence always stands out. A truly funny film, and recommend to your divorced parents

    🔥 2 4Y
    Matt Granato
    Matt Granato loved
    Four Christmases

    Great film. Sue me

    🔥 😭 2 4Y
    LEELAND
    LEELAND loved
    Four Christmases

    This is hands-down my favorite Christmas movie of all time. I make it a holiday tradition to watch it every year, and I'm not kidding when I say I watch it multiple times. The humor never gets old, and I always end up laughing.

    🔥 1 1Y
  • bean
    bean loved
    Four Christmases

    SO FUNNY. I loved the church scene. Reese Witherspoon was so beautiful in this film. Vince Vaughn is always hilarious. They had a lot of chemistry together. This was really funny and I really liked it. Happy Holidays.

    🔥 1 1Y
    Dan
    Dan loved
    Four Christmases

    Wow this is a really good Christmas movie very funny great to watch in December if you are looking for some laughs and holiday vibes

    🔥 1 1Y
    Carobear
    Carobear liked
    Four Christmases

    super cute i watched it at christmas time with my whole family ao it has such good memories

    🔥 1 3Y
  • MrLukesGames
    MrLukesGames watched_neutrald
    Four Christmases

    Watched December 12th 2025 - 3.5/5⭐️ A different take on a Christmas movie that is hilarious. Showing how crazy christmas can be on both sides of the family and why you wouldn’t want to go 😂 Jon Favreau in this movie is hilarious, just a psychopath Would watch this again!

    6M
    MCLevecq
    MCLevecq loved
    Four Christmases

    Aside from the classics, this has become a yearly must-watch holiday movie. Vince and Reese’s chemistry fuels everything and the ensemble cast keeps it rolling. A riot all the way through with a surprisingly impactful message about families and the power of the holiday season.

    1Y
    Hellen
    Hellen liked
    Four Christmases

    Actually pretty funny! I would consider this more of a comedy with a romance element rather than a rom com. Brad is lowkey a narcissist, but besides that the movie was good. I like the plot it does make sense that they are like that because they have messed up families 😭.

    1Y
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Metacritic

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Based on 27 Critics
7.3

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Generally favorable reviews based on 217 Reviews
30

Bad enough to create one of the most joyless Christmas movies ever, but then to go for an unearned feel-good ending adds insult to injury.

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Metacritic review by Kirk Honeycutt
Kirk Honeycutt
The Hollywood Reporter
40

Oddly misanthropic, occasionally amusing but thoroughly cheerless holiday attraction that is in no way a family film.

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Metacritic review by Todd McCarthy
Todd McCarthy
Variety
75

Vaughn delivers every line with his usual deadpan glibness, which suits the part. But I smiled as I watched the big-bellied, multi-chinned actor connecting with the porcelain, model-thin Witherspoon.

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Metacritic review by Lawrence Toppman
Lawrence Toppman
Charlotte Observer
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Four Christmases (2008) family-friendly?
The movie has been rated as PG-13, meaning that some material may be considered inappropriate for children under 13.
How long is Four Christmases (2008)?
The movie is 1hr 28min long.
What's Four Christmases (2008) about?
A couple struggles to visit all four of their divorced parents on Christmas.
Who's the cast of Four Christmases (2008)?
  • Vince Vaughn as Brad
  • Reese Witherspoon as Kate
  • Robert Duvall as Howard
  • Jon Favreau as Denver
  • Mary Steenburgen as Marilyn
  • Dwight Yoakam as Pastor Phil
  • Tim McGraw as Dallas
  • Kristin Chenoweth as Courtney
  • Jon Voight as Creighton
  • Sissy Spacek as Paula
Who's the director behind Four Christmases (2008)?
Seth Gordon directed Four Christmases (2008).
Who produced Four Christmases (2008)?
Roger Birnbaum, Gary Barber and Jonathan Glickman produced Four Christmases (2008).