A Merry Friggin' Christmas
“Spend it with the ones you loathe”
Synopsis
Boyd Mitchler and his family must spend Christmas with his estranged family of misfits. Upon realizing that he left all his son's gifts at home, he hits the road with his dad in an attempt to make the 8-hour round trip before sunrise.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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A Merry Friggin Christmas Official Trailer #1 (2014) - Robin Williams, Joel McHale Movie HD
Type: Trailer • Published 2014-10-14
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Joel McHale
Boyd Mitchler
Lauren Graham
Luann Mitchler
Clark Duke
Nelson Mitchler
Oliver Platt
Hobo Santa
Wendi McLendon-Covey
Shauna Welnke
Tim Heidecker
Dave Welnke
Candice Bergen
Donna Mitchler
Robin Williams
Virgil Mitchler
Pierce Gagnon
Douglas Mitchler
Bebe Wood
Vera Mitchler
Ryan Lee
Rance Welnke
Amara Miller
Pam Welnke
Mark Proksch
Trooper Zblocki
Jeffrey Tambor
Snow Globe Santa (voice)
Amir Arison
Farhad
Steele Gagnon
Cale Weinke
J.J. Jones
Young Boyd
Gene Jones
Glen
Release History & Theatrical Window
November 7, 2014
Wide Cinema Exhibition
November 7, 2014
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Tristram Shapeero
- Screenplay & Story
- Michael Brown
- Original Score
- Ludwig Göransson
- Original Title
- A Merry Friggin' Christmas
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 22m
- Production Studios
- Sycamore Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Tristram Shapeero
Michael Brown
Ludwig Göransson
Giovani Lampassi
Christian Kinnard
Ben Nearn, Joe Russo, Anthony Russo, Tom Rice, Michael Flynn
Department Leadership Roster
Christian Kinnard
Editor
Michael Brown
Writer
Joe Russo
Producer
Anthony Russo
Producer
Tom Rice
Producer
Tristram Shapeero
Director
Giovani Lampassi
Director of Photography
Ludwig Göransson
Original Music Composer
Russell Towery
Stunt Coordinator
John Collins
Production Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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Frequently Asked Questions About A Merry Friggin' Christmas
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What is A Merry Friggin' Christmas about?
Boyd Mitchler and his family must spend Christmas with his estranged family of misfits. Upon realizing that he left all his son's gifts at home, he hits the road with his dad in an attempt to make the 8-hour round trip before sunrise.
Who directed A Merry Friggin' Christmas?
A Merry Friggin' Christmas was directed by Tristram Shapeero.
Who stars in A Merry Friggin' Christmas?
The principal cast of A Merry Friggin' Christmas includes Joel McHale, Lauren Graham, Clark Duke, Oliver Platt, Wendi McLendon-Covey.
When was A Merry Friggin' Christmas released and how long is it?
A Merry Friggin' Christmas was released in 2014 with a total runtime of 1h 22m.
Who composed the musical score for A Merry Friggin' Christmas?
The original motion picture soundtrack for A Merry Friggin' Christmas was composed by Ludwig Göransson.
What is the age rating and content advisory for A Merry Friggin' Christmas?
A Merry Friggin' Christmas holds official age classifications: CA: 14A; DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).