Movies
Comedy, Family, Holiday
Release Date: November 24, 2004

Director: Joe Roth

Main Cast:

• Tim Allen as Luther Krank

• Jamie Lee Curtis as Nora Krank

• Dan Aykroyd as Vic Frohmeyer

• M. Emmet Walsh as Walt Scheel

• Erik Per Sullivan as Spike Frohmeyer

Plot Summary

Christmas with the Kranks (2004) is a hilarious and heartwarming holiday comedy that asks the question: What happens when you try to skip Christmas in a town that lives for it?

Luther and Nora Krank decide to forgo the hassle of holiday traditions and take a Caribbean cruise instead, especially since their daughter won’t be home for Christmas. But their neighborhood isn’t having it. From boycotting decorations to being shamed for not hosting their annual party, the Kranks quickly find themselves at odds with an entire community obsessed with holiday cheer.

Things get turned upside down when their daughter unexpectedly announces she’s coming home for Christmas—giving the Kranks just a few frantic hours to pull off a miracle and recreate the holiday magic they tried to avoid.

Trailer Highlights

• Tim Allen’s over-the-top reactions as he dodges holiday carolers, shoppers, and snowy chaos

• Jamie Lee Curtis’s comedic meltdown in a crowded grocery store fighting for a canned ham

• A race against time to put up decorations, cook a feast, and save their reputation

• Hilarious neighborhood antics led by Dan Aykroyd’s character Vic Frohmeyer

• A surprise ending that captures the true spirit of togetherness and holiday warmth

Reception

While initially met with mixed reviews from critics, Christmas with the Kranks quickly became a holiday cult favorite, beloved for its slapstick humor, relatable stress of the season, and ultimately heartfelt message about the power of community and family.

The film continues to air during holiday seasons and has earned a special place among classic Christmas comedies.

🎄 Sometimes skipping Christmas is harder than celebrating it.

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