A Sudden Case of Christmas
| A Sudden Case of Christmas | |
|---|---|
 Theatrical release poster | |
| Directed by | Peter Chelsom[1] |
| Written by | Peter Chelsom[1] Tinker Lindsay[1] Gianluca Bomprezzi Neri Parenti Federico Baccomo Francesco Patierno |
| Produced by | Guglielmo Marchetti[1] Stefano Bethlen[1] Nik Bower[1] |
| Starring | |
| Cinematography | Christophe Lanzenberg |
| Edited by | Chiara Griziotti |
| Music by | Andrea Farri |
Production companies | Notorious Pictures Riverstone Pictures |
| Distributed by | Notorious Pictures |
Release dates |
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Running time | 91 minutes[1] |
| Country | Italy[1] |
| Language | English[1] |
A Sudden Case of Christmas is a 2024 Italian English-language Christmas comedy film written by Peter Chelsom, Tinker Lindsay, Gianluca Bomprezzi, Neri Parenti, Federico Baccomo and Francesco Patierno, directed by Chelsom and starring Danny DeVito and Andie MacDowell.[2][3] It is the remake of the 2022 Italian film Improvvisamente Natale.
Premise
[edit]Claire's parents are divorcing and they take her to her grandfather's hotel in Italy to tell her this. In one last effort to save their marriage, Claire convinces her family to celebrate one last Christmas together, in the middle of August.
Cast
[edit]- Danny DeVito as Lawrence[2]
- Andie MacDowell as Rose[2]
- Wilmer Valderrama[2] as Jacob
- Lucy DeVito[2] as Abbie
- Antonella Rose as Claire[2]
- José Zúñiga[2] as Mark
- Adrian Dunbar[3]
- Valeria Cavalli[3]
- Mario de la Rosa[3]
- Francesco Salvi[3]
- Denis Conway[3]
- Kate Muda as Johanna[2]
- Matteo Miraglia as Niccoló[2]
Production
[edit]On May 12, 2024, it was announced that Danny DeVito, Andie MacDowell and several other actors were cast in the film.[2]
On May 16, 2024, it was announced that Shout! Studios acquired North American distribution rights to the film.[3]
Release
[edit]The film was released on digital in the United States on November 7, 2024.[4] It was theatrically released in Italy on December 5, 2024.[5]
Reception
[edit]Monique Jones of Common Sense Media awarded the film four stars out of five.[6]
Catherine Bray of The Guardian awarded the film three stars out of five.[7]
References
[edit]- ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n "A SUDDEN CASE OF CHRISTMAS – Red Sea Film". Retrieved November 21, 2024.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j Ntim, Zac (May 12, 2024). "Danny DeVito & Andie MacDowell Holiday Movie 'A Sudden Case Of Christmas' Heading To Cannes Market With VMI Worldwide". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on May 16, 2024. Retrieved May 17, 2024.
- ^ a b c d e f g Grobar, Matt (May 16, 2024). "'A Sudden Case Of Christmas' Starring Danny DeVito & Andie MacDowell Acquired By Shout! Studios". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on May 16, 2024. Retrieved May 17, 2024.
- ^ Sanchez, Flora (September 5, 2024). "Shout! Studios to Release Christmas Movie Starring Danny DeVito Digitally Nov. 7, on DVD Nov. 19". Media Play News. Retrieved September 8, 2024.
- ^ Cossentino, Sante (2024-11-10). ""Ops! È già Natale": Danny DeVito, Andie MacDowell e Valeria Cavalli insieme nel nuovo film di Peter Chelsom". LacityMag.it (in Italian). Retrieved 2024-11-21.
- ^ Jones, Monique. "Parents' Guide to A Sudden Case of Christmas". Common Sense Media. Retrieved December 2, 2024.
- ^ Bray, Catherine (November 6, 2024). "A Sudden Case of Christmas review – Danny DeVito plays it safe in mushy festive fare". The Guardian. Retrieved December 2, 2024.