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This Christmas

This Christmas

You can't exchange family.

20076.61h 57m

Overview

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.

Directed by Preston A. Whitmore II
Written by Preston A. Whitmore II
Produced by Will Packer, Preston A. Whitmore II
Box OfficeBudget: $13.0M0

Top Cast

Delroy Lindo

Delroy Lindo

Joe Black

Idris Elba

Idris Elba

Quentin "Junior" Whitfield

Loretta Devine

Loretta Devine

Shirley Ann "Ma'Dere" Whitfield

Chris Brown

Chris Brown

Michael "Baby" Whitfield

Keith D. Robinson

Keith D. Robinson

Devean Brooks

Laz Alonso

Laz Alonso

Malcolm Moore

Columbus Short

Columbus Short

Claude Whitfield

Sharon Leal

Sharon Leal

Kelli Whitfield

Lauren London

Lauren London

Melanie 'Mel' Whitfield

Lupe Ontiveros

Lupe Ontiveros

Rosie

Themes & Keywords

familyfamily holidayfamily feudchristmasafrican american family

About This Christmas

This Christmas is a comedy, drama, romance film released in 2007 exploring themes of family, family holiday, family feud, christmas, african american family. Directed by Preston A. Whitmore II, it stars Delroy Lindo, Idris Elba, Loretta Devine. 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.

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