The Perfect Holiday
Synopsis
Nancy Taylor, a divorced mother of three, feels especially lonely during the holidays. All she wants for Christmas is to meet a nice man - even just a nice compliment would make her day. Sensing her sadness, Nancy's little girl, Emily, has a plan to make her mom happy again. She shares her Mommy's wish with shopping mall Santa, Benjamin Armstrong. And Benjamin, who is also a struggling songwriter, knows exactly the right words to say.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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The Perfect Holiday (2007) Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2015-01-10
Top Cast
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Morris Chestnut
Benjamin Armstrong
Gabrielle Union
Nancy Taylor
Faizon Love
Jamal
Terrence Howard
Bah Humbug
Queen Latifah
Mrs. Christmas
Charlie Murphy
J-Jizzy
Katt Williams
Delicious
Jill Marie Jones
Robin
Rachel True
Brenda
Malik Hammond
John-John Taylor
Khail Bryant
Emily Taylor
Jeremy Gumbs
Mikey Taylor
Peter Jae
Clerk (as Pedro Kim)
David Anzuelo
Maintenance Man
Frank Bonsangue
Police Sergeant
John 'B.J.' Bryant
Rottweiler
Paul Woodburn
Driver
Modi
Father in Line
Release History & Theatrical Window
December 12, 2007
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$5.8M
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Lance Rivera
- Screenplay & Story
- Lance Rivera, Marc Calixte, Nat Mauldin, Jeff Stein
- Original Score
- Christopher Lennertz
- Original Title
- The Perfect Holiday
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 36m
- Worldwide Gross
- $5.8M
- Production Studios
- Yari Film Group, Destination Films, Truenorth Productions, Capital Arts Entertainment, Flavor Unit Entertainment
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Lance Rivera
Lance Rivera, Marc Calixte, Nat Mauldin, Jeff Stein
Christopher Lennertz
Teodoro Maniaci
Paul Trejo
Queen Latifah, Marvin Peart, Shakim Compere, Leifur B. Dagfinnsson
Department Leadership Roster
Lance Rivera
Director
Lance Rivera
Writer
Marc Calixte
Writer
Nat Mauldin
Writer
Jeff Stein
Writer
Queen Latifah
Producer
Marvin Peart
Producer
Shakim Compere
Producer
Leifur B. Dagfinnsson
Producer
Paul Trejo
Editor
Christopher Lennertz
Original Music Composer
Teodoro Maniaci
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Perfect Holiday
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What is The Perfect Holiday about?
Nancy Taylor, a divorced mother of three, feels especially lonely during the holidays. All she wants for Christmas is to meet a nice man - even just a nice compliment would make her day. Sensing her sadness, Nancy's little girl, Emily, has a plan to make her mom happy again. She shares her Mommy's wish with shopping mall Santa, Benjamin Armstrong. And Benjamin, who is also a struggling songwriter, knows exactly the right words to say.
Who directed The Perfect Holiday?
The Perfect Holiday was directed by Lance Rivera.
Who stars in The Perfect Holiday?
The principal cast of The Perfect Holiday includes Morris Chestnut, Gabrielle Union, Faizon Love, Terrence Howard, Queen Latifah.
When was The Perfect Holiday released and how long is it?
The Perfect Holiday was released in 2007 with a total runtime of 1h 36m.
How much did The Perfect Holiday make at the box office?
The Perfect Holiday grossed $5.8M in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for The Perfect Holiday?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Perfect Holiday was composed by Christopher Lennertz.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Perfect Holiday?
The Perfect Holiday holds official age classifications: US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).