
Almost Christmas(2016)
A dysfunctional family gathers together for their first Christmas since the death of their matriarch.


“Come for the presents. Stay for the baggage.”
Claire Clauster is the glue that holds her chaotic, lovable family together at the holidays. But this year, after planning a special outing for them, they make a crucial mistake and leave her home alone. Fed up and feeling under appreciated, she sets off on an impromptu adventure of her own. As her family scrambles to find her, Claire discovers the unexpected magic of a Christmas gone off-script.
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Michelle Pfeiffer
Claire

Denis Leary
Nick

Felicity Jones
Channing

Chloë Grace Moretz
Taylor

Dominic Sessa
Sammy

Jason Schwartzman
Doug
Rafaella Karnaby
Lucy
Drake Shehan
Ben

Devery Jacobs
Donna

Joan Chen
Jeanne Wang-Wasserman
Oh. What. Fun. is a comedy film released in 2025 exploring themes of holiday, family, christmas, bitter, mean spirited. Directed by Michael Showalter, it stars Michelle Pfeiffer, Denis Leary, Felicity Jones. Claire Clauster is the glue that holds her chaotic, lovable family together at the holidays. But this year, after planning a special outing for them, they make a crucial mistake and leave her home alone. Fed up and feeling under appreciated, she sets off on an impromptu adventure of her own. As her family scrambles to find her, Claire discovers the unexpected magic of a Christmas gone off-script.
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