This Christmas (2007)
You can't exchange family.
This year Christmas with the Whitfields promises to be one they will never forget. All the siblings have come home for the first time in years and they've brought plenty of baggage with them. As the Christmas tree is trimmed and the lights are hung, secrets are revealed and family bonds are tested. As their lives converge, they join together and help each other discover the true meaning of family.
Director: Preston A. Whitmore II
Genre: Comedy, Drama, Romance
Runtime: 117 min
Release Date: November 27, 2007
Cast
- Loretta Devine - Shirley Ann "Ma'Dere" Whitfield
- Delroy Lindo - Joe Black
- Idris Elba - Quentin "Junior" Whitfield
- Regina King - Lisa Whitfield Moore
- Laz Alonso - Malcolm Moore
- Lauren London - Melanie 'Mel' Whitfield
- Chris Brown - Michael "Baby" Whitfield
- Sharon Leal - Kelli Whitfield
- Columbus Short - Claude Whitfield
- Ricky Harris - Cousin Fred Whitfield
Screenplay
- Preston A. Whitmore II (Screenplay)
Music: Marcus Miller
Production: Screen Gems, Rainforest Entertainment
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Budget: $13M
Original Language: en
Themes
Forbidden Love Between Feuding Clans, Pregnancy News: Joy and Anxiety, Sisterhood and Unexpected Betrayal, The Complex Bond Between Mother and Son, Child Kidnapping and the Family's Great Terror
Keywords
family, family holiday, family feud, christmas, african american family
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is This Christmas about?
- This year Christmas with the Whitfields promises to be one they will never forget. All the siblings have come home for the first time in years and they've brought plenty of baggage with them. As the Christmas tree is trimmed and the lights are hung, secrets are revealed and family bonds are tested. As their lives converge, they join together and help each other discover the true meaning of family.
- Who directed This Christmas?
- This Christmas was directed by Preston A. Whitmore II.
- Who stars in This Christmas?
- This Christmas stars Loretta Devine, Delroy Lindo, Idris Elba, Regina King, Laz Alonso, Lauren London.
- How long is This Christmas?
- This Christmas has a runtime of 1h 57m (117 minutes).
- What genre is This Christmas?
- This Christmas is a Comedy, Drama, Romance film.
- What is the budget of This Christmas?
- This Christmas had a budget of $13M.
- Where was This Christmas produced?
- This Christmas was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of This Christmas?
- The themes of This Christmas include: Forbidden Love Between Feuding Clans, Pregnancy News: Joy and Anxiety, Sisterhood and Unexpected Betrayal, The Complex Bond Between Mother and Son, Child Kidnapping and the Family's Great Terror.