A lonely, obnoxious young millionaire pays a family to spend Christmas with him.A lonely, obnoxious young millionaire pays a family to spend Christmas with him.A lonely, obnoxious young millionaire pays a family to spend Christmas with him.
- Awards
- 2 wins & 5 nominations
John 'B.J.' Bryant
- Cabbie
- (as John BJ Bryant)
Storyline
Did you know
- TriviaThe production was shot without a completed script. As a result, there were many delays and arguments over what to shoot. James Gandolfini admitted, in a behind the scenes interview, that most of the film was "improvised".
- GoofsThere are no mountain ranges, such as the one depicted, within hundreds of miles of Chicago. However, it's possible that Drew, with his resources, "whisked" the family away to Colorado for the day.
- Quotes
Drew Latham: Please! Please, let me stay here!
Tom Valco: No!
Drew Latham: I'll pay you.
Tom Valco: My family's not for sale, pal.
Drew Latham: I'll pay you $250,000!
Tom Valco: Welcome home, son.
- ConnectionsFeatured in HBO First Look: 'Surviving Christmas': Unwrapping the Comedy (2004)
- SoundtracksIt's the Most Wonderful Time of the Year
Written by Edward Pola & George Wyle
Performed by Andy Williams
Courtesy of Barnaby Records, Inc.
By Arrangement with Celebrity Licensing
Featured review
Don't listen to the critics - this film is truly hilarious and, more to the point, touching.
I am not a real fan of Ben Affleck - I am somewhat ambivalent about hi - but he knocks the comedy ball out of the park in this film. Gandolfini is also excellent, as always.
Is this a holiday classic? Perhaps not, but in the tradition of Bad Santa, this is going to become part of my DVD collection as soon as possible.
Do yourself a favor - go see this truly funny movie! The only downside is your sides will hurt from all the laughs!
Merry Christmas!
I am not a real fan of Ben Affleck - I am somewhat ambivalent about hi - but he knocks the comedy ball out of the park in this film. Gandolfini is also excellent, as always.
Is this a holiday classic? Perhaps not, but in the tradition of Bad Santa, this is going to become part of my DVD collection as soon as possible.
Do yourself a favor - go see this truly funny movie! The only downside is your sides will hurt from all the laughs!
Merry Christmas!
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Details
- Release date
- Country of origin
- Official site
- Languages
- Also known as
- Sobreviviendo a la navidad
- Filming locations
- Production companies
- See more company credits at IMDbPro
Box office
- Budget
- $45,000,000 (estimated)
- Gross US & Canada
- $11,663,156
- Opening weekend US & Canada
- $4,441,356
- Oct 24, 2004
- Gross worldwide
- $15,125,687
- Runtime1 hour 31 minutes
- Color
- Sound mix
- Aspect ratio
- 1.85 : 1
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