Film · 2018

Surviving Christmas with the Relatives

Name: Surviving Christmas with the Relatives
Genre: Comedy
Released: 2018-11-30
Duration: 101 min
Cast: Olivia Allen, Julian Ovenden, Gemma Whelan, Joely Richardson, Michael Landes

Directed by James Dearden · starring Olivia Allen, Julian Ovenden and Gemma Whelan

1 h 41 min
Comedy
UK
Released in the UK 29 November 2018

2.0 Critics1 review

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Synopsis

Directed by James Dearden, 'Surviving Christmas with the Relatives' is a heart-warming, riotous take on the traditional festive family get-together, as disparate relatives are thrown together in a confined space for a 3-day ordeal. The film sees two sisters and their families come together in their recently deceased parents? falling down country house, with chaotic consequences. Miranda (Gemma Whelan) and Dan (Julian Ovenden) are refugees from city life trying to set up a small holding with their kids in tow, and Lila (Joely Richardson) is a fading Hollywood star married to her alcoholic agent, Trent (Michael Landes). Ancient sibling rivalries flare up again to sabotage the hope for a season of good will.

Comedy
Christmas

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The essentials

Runtime: 101 min1 hour and 41 minutes

How long is Surviving Christmas with the Relatives?: 1 hour and 41 minutes (101 minutes).
When was Surviving Christmas with the Relatives released in the UK?: It was released in the UK on 29 November 2018.
Who directed Surviving Christmas with the Relatives?: James Dearden.
Who is in Surviving Christmas with the Relatives?: It stars Olivia Allen, Julian Ovenden, Gemma Whelan and Joely Richardson.
Where can I watch Surviving Christmas with the Relatives?: In the UK it is available to rent on Prime Video.