Christmas with the Kranks (2004)
Their Christmas will turn the town upside down!
When their only daughter Blair leaves the family nest, Luther and Nora Krank decide to book an island cruise to beat the yuletide blues and just skip the holidays. But their decision to boycott tradition has the whole neighborhood in an uproar, and when Blair calls on Christmas Eve to announce a surprise visit with her new fiancée, the Kranks have just twelve hours to perform a miracle and pull themselves and their neighbors together to throw the best celebration ever!
Cast
- Tim Allen - Luther Krank
- Jamie Lee Curtis - Nora Krank
- Dan Aykroyd - Vic Frohmeyer
- M. Emmet Walsh - Walt Scheel
- Elizabeth Franz - Bev Scheel
- Erik Per Sullivan - Spike Frohmeyer
- Cheech Marin - Officer Salino
- Jake Busey - Officer Treen
- Austin Pendleton - Umbrella Santa / Marty
- Tom Poston - Father Zabriskie
Screenplay
- John Grisham (Novel)
- Chris Columbus (Screenplay)
Themes
Holiday Joy and Festive Comedies, Christmas and Holiday Warmth, Uncontrollable Laughter and Fun, Boundary-Pushing Vulgar Humor, Holiday Reunions and Chaotic Fun
Keywords
chicago, illinois, husband wife relationship, based on novel or book, holiday, christmas party, christmas tree, christmas, sentimental, hilarious, celebratory, joyful
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Christmas with the Kranks about?
- When their only daughter Blair leaves the family nest, Luther and Nora Krank decide to book an island cruise to beat the yuletide blues and just skip the holidays. But their decision to boycott tradition has the whole neighborhood in an uproar, and when Blair calls on Christmas Eve to announce a surprise visit with her new fiancée, the Kranks have just twelve hours to perform a miracle and pull themselves and their neighbors together to throw the best celebration ever!
- Who directed Christmas with the Kranks?
- Christmas with the Kranks was directed by Joe Roth.
- Who stars in Christmas with the Kranks?
- Christmas with the Kranks stars Tim Allen, Jamie Lee Curtis, Dan Aykroyd, M. Emmet Walsh, Elizabeth Franz, Erik Per Sullivan.
- How long is Christmas with the Kranks?
- Christmas with the Kranks has a runtime of 1h 39m (99 minutes).
- What genre is Christmas with the Kranks?
- Christmas with the Kranks is a Comedy, Family film.
- What is the budget of Christmas with the Kranks?
- Christmas with the Kranks had a budget of $60M.
- Where was Christmas with the Kranks produced?
- Christmas with the Kranks was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of Christmas with the Kranks?
- The themes of Christmas with the Kranks include: Holiday Joy and Festive Comedies, Christmas and Holiday Warmth, Uncontrollable Laughter and Fun, Boundary-Pushing Vulgar Humor, Holiday Reunions and Chaotic Fun.