

Four Christmases
2008-11-26 · 88 min · ★ 5.8
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.
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Production details
- Directors
- Seth Gordon
- Production companies
- Spyglass Entertainment, Wild West Picture Show Productions, Type A Films, Birnbaum/Barber Productions
- Countries
- United States of America
- Status
- Released
- Budget
- USD 80,000,000
- Revenue
- USD 164,112,721
Top Cast
Vince VaughnBrad McVie
Reese WitherspoonKate
Robert DuvallHoward McVie
Sissy SpacekPaula
Mary SteenburgenMarilyn
Jon VoightCreighton
Kristin ChenowethCourtney
Jon FavreauDenver McVie
Tim McGrawDallas McVie
Katy MixonSusan McVie
Carol KaneAunt Sarah
Colleen CampAunt Donna
Jack DonnerGrandpa
Dwight YoakamPastor Phil
Skyler GisondoConnor McVie
Steve WiebeJim
Patrick Van HornDarrylTitle information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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