A Sudden Case of Christmas
“As long as there's love, there's Christmas.”
Synopsis
An American couple bring their 10 year old daughter, Claire, to her grandfather Lawrence's hotel in The Dolomites, Italy. They usually come for Christmas but this year it’s August. The fact is they are breaking up, and once Claire realizes there’s not going to be a family Christmas this year, she insists on everyone making it out for Christmas in August. Claire, in collusion with her grandfather, plan activities that are designed to re-unite her parents.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2024-12-11
Top Cast
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Danny DeVito
Lawrence Armanetti
Andie MacDowell
Rose
Lucy DeVito
Abbie Randall
Antonella Rose
Claire Randall
Wilmer Valderrama
Jacob Randall
José Zúñiga
Mark
Adrian Dunbar
Otto
Valéria Cavalli
Claudia
Mario de la Rosa
Mario
Tommaso Sacco
Aldo
Roderick Hill
Phil
Nathan Cooper
Howie
Francesco Salvi
Don Michele
Denis Conway
Millionaire Dad
Melody Glover
Lucy
Matteo Miraglia
Niccolò
Treyston Braine
Walter
Sebastiano Ghella
Stefano
Release History & Theatrical Window
Streaming Window: 0 DaysNovember 8, 2024
Wide Cinema Exhibition
November 8, 2024
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Peter Chelsom
- Screenplay & Story
- Peter Chelsom, Tinker Lindsay
- Original Score
- Andrea Farri
- Original Title
- A Sudden Case of Christmas
- Country of Origin
- Italy, United Kingdom, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, Italian
- Runtime
- 1h 32m
- Production Studios
- Notorious Pictures, Riverstone Pictures, WME Independent, Cinecittà Studios
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Peter Chelsom
Peter Chelsom, Tinker Lindsay
Andrea Farri
Christophe Lanzenberg
Chiara Griziotti
Guglielmo Marchetti, Nik Bower, Stefano Bethlen, Andrea Borell
Department Leadership Roster
Guglielmo Marchetti
Producer
Peter Chelsom
Screenplay
Peter Chelsom
Director
Nik Bower
Producer
Stefano Bethlen
Producer
Antonello Rubino
Production Design
Tinker Lindsay
Screenplay
Andrea Farri
Original Music Composer
Christophe Lanzenberg
Director of Photography
Chiara Griziotti
Editor
Uliva Pizzetti
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.
Risk Behavior • Stressful Scenes
Suitable only for 12 years and over.
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Frequently Asked Questions About A Sudden Case of Christmas
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What is A Sudden Case of Christmas about?
An American couple bring their 10 year old daughter, Claire, to her grandfather Lawrence's hotel in The Dolomites, Italy. They usually come for Christmas but this year it’s August. The fact is they are breaking up, and once Claire realizes there’s not going to be a family Christmas this year, she insists on everyone making it out for Christmas in August. Claire, in collusion with her grandfather, plan activities that are designed to re-unite her parents.
Who directed A Sudden Case of Christmas?
A Sudden Case of Christmas was directed by Peter Chelsom.
Who stars in A Sudden Case of Christmas?
The principal cast of A Sudden Case of Christmas includes Danny DeVito, Andie MacDowell, Lucy DeVito, Antonella Rose, Wilmer Valderrama.
When was A Sudden Case of Christmas released and how long is it?
A Sudden Case of Christmas was released in 2024 with a total runtime of 1h 32m.
Who composed the musical score for A Sudden Case of Christmas?
The original motion picture soundtrack for A Sudden Case of Christmas was composed by Andrea Farri.
What is the age rating and content advisory for A Sudden Case of Christmas?
A Sudden Case of Christmas holds official age classifications: DE: 6 (FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.); GB: 12 (Suitable only for 12 years and over.).