This Christmas
“You can't exchange family.”
Synopsis
This year Christmas with the Whitfields promises to be one they will never forget. All the siblings have come home for the first time in years and they've brought plenty of baggage with them. As the Christmas tree is trimmed and the lights are hung, secrets are revealed and family bonds are tested. As their lives converge, they join together and help each other discover the true meaning of family.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
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Top Cast
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Delroy Lindo
Joe Black
Idris Elba
Quentin "Junior" Whitfield
Loretta Devine
Shirley Ann "Ma'Dere" Whitfield
Chris Brown
Michael "Baby" Whitfield
Keith D. Robinson
Devean Brooks
Laz Alonso
Malcolm Moore
Columbus Short
Claude Whitfield
Sharon Leal
Kelli Whitfield
Lauren London
Melanie 'Mel' Whitfield
Lupe Ontiveros
Rosie
Jessica Stroup
Sandi
Mekhi Phifer
Gerald
Regina King
Lisa Whitfield Moore
David Banner
Mo
Ricky Harris
Cousin Fred Whitfield
Ronnie Warner
Dude
Haskell V. Anderson III
Reverend Caldwell
Ambrosia Kelley
Tori
Release History & Theatrical Window
November 27, 2007
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$13M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Preston A. Whitmore II
- Screenplay & Story
- Preston A. Whitmore II
- Original Score
- Marcus Miller
- Original Title
- This Christmas
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 57m
- Production Budget
- $13M
- Production Studios
- Screen Gems, Rainforest Entertainment
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Preston A. Whitmore II
Preston A. Whitmore II
Marcus Miller
Alexander Gruszynski
Will Packer, Preston A. Whitmore II
Department Leadership Roster
Preston A. Whitmore II
Director
Preston A. Whitmore II
Screenplay
Will Packer
Producer
Preston A. Whitmore II
Producer
Francine Jamison-Tanchuck
Costume Design
Marcus Miller
Original Music Composer
Alexander Gruszynski
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About This Christmas
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What is This Christmas about?
This year Christmas with the Whitfields promises to be one they will never forget. All the siblings have come home for the first time in years and they've brought plenty of baggage with them. As the Christmas tree is trimmed and the lights are hung, secrets are revealed and family bonds are tested. As their lives converge, they join together and help each other discover the true meaning of family.
Who directed This Christmas?
This Christmas was directed by Preston A. Whitmore II.
Who stars in This Christmas?
The principal cast of This Christmas includes Delroy Lindo, Idris Elba, Loretta Devine, Chris Brown, Keith D. Robinson.
When was This Christmas released and how long is it?
This Christmas was released in 2007 with a total runtime of 1h 57m.
Who composed the musical score for This Christmas?
The original motion picture soundtrack for This Christmas was composed by Marcus Miller.
What is the age rating and content advisory for This Christmas?
This Christmas holds official age classifications: AU: PG (Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.); DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).