

Almost Christmas
2016-11-11 · 111 min · ★ 6.0
A dysfunctional family gathers together for their first Christmas since the death of their matriarch.
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Production details
- Directors
- David E. Talbert
- Production companies
- Will Packer Productions, Universal Pictures
- Countries
- United States of America
- Status
- Released
- Budget
- USD 17,000,000
- Revenue
- USD 42,580,920
Top Cast
Kimberly EliseCheryl
Omar EppsMalachi
Danny GloverWalter
John Michael HigginsBrooks
Romany MalcoChristian
Mo'NiqueAunt May
Nicole Ari ParkerSonya
JB SmooveUncle Lonnie
Gabrielle UnionRachel
Jessie T. UsherEvan
Gladys KnightDorothy
Keri HilsonJasmine
D.C. Young FlyEric
Gregory Alan WilliamsPastor Browning
Ric ReitzCoach Packer
Rachel KylianGrace Meyers
MonicaWaitress
Nadej K. BaileyNiya
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