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Happy Christmas

Happy Christmas

Family is the gift that keeps on taking.

20145.11h 22m

Overview

After a breakup with her boyfriend, a young woman moves in with her older brother, his wife, and their 2-year-old son.

Directed by Joe Swanberg
Written by Joe Swanberg
Produced by Peter Gilbert, Joe Swanberg
Box OfficeBudget: $70KRevenue: $30K

Top Cast

Anna Kendrick

Anna Kendrick

Jenny

Melanie Lynskey

Melanie Lynskey

Kelly

Mark Webber

Mark Webber

Kevin

Lena Dunham

Lena Dunham

Carson

Joe Swanberg

Joe Swanberg

Jeff

Jude Swanberg

Jude Swanberg

Jude

C

Chris Swanson

Music Supervisor

E

Eldar Kim

Cab Driver

Megan Mercier

Megan Mercier

Party Host

C

Chris Renton

Party Makeout Guy

Themes & Keywords

familymumblecorechristmas

About Happy Christmas

Happy Christmas is a comedy, drama film released in 2014 exploring themes of family, mumblecore, christmas. Directed by Joe Swanberg, it stars Anna Kendrick, Melanie Lynskey, Mark Webber. After a breakup with her boyfriend, a young woman moves in with her older brother, his wife, and their 2-year-old son.

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