Johan
Dec 4, 2025
I enjoyed this movie quite a bit. It's funny, clever, and it's a nice change of pace from the usual Christmas movies.


Come for the presents. Stay for the baggage.
Claire Clauster is the glue that holds her chaotic, lovable family together at the holidays. But this year, after planning a special outing for them, they make a crucial mistake and leave her home alone. Fed up and feeling under appreciated, she sets off on an impromptu adventure of her own. As her family scrambles to find her, Claire discovers the unexpected magic of a Christmas gone off-script.
Doug
Johan
Dec 4, 2025
I enjoyed this movie quite a bit. It's funny, clever, and it's a nice change of pace from the usual Christmas movies.
The film's tagline is: "Come for the presents. Stay for the baggage."
The runtime is 108 minutes (1h 48m).
The film was directed by Michael Showalter.
The screenplay was written by Michael Showalter and Chandler Baker.
The score was composed by Siddhartha Khosla.
Cinematography was handled by Jim Frohna.
The film features a large ensemble cast of over 72 credited actors.
This title is listed on IMDb as tt31998881.

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Average
246 votes
Critic avg. 9.0 (1 reviews)
Review score distribution
Oh. What. Fun.
Released
PG-13
English, Pусский
United States of America


