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Christmas Is Canceled

Christmas Is Canceled

Just say noel.

20215.41h 35m

Overview

A father begins dating his 29-year-old daughter Emma's high school frenemy soon after his wife passes away. His daughter embarks on a mission to break up the happy couple.

Directed by Prarthana Mohan
Written by Sara Endsley
Produced by Sarah Sharp, Neil Elman
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Top Cast

Hayley Orrantia

Hayley Orrantia

Emma Lockhart

Dermot Mulroney

Dermot Mulroney

Dad - Jack Lockhart

Janel Parrish

Janel Parrish

Brandy Barnes

Michael Naizu

Michael Naizu

Josh Jamison

Mirelly Taylor

Mirelly Taylor

Mom - Joanna Lockhart

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Emilie Modaff

Charlyne

Caito Aase

Caito Aase

Lola

Themes & Keywords

planholidaychristmas partynemesisco-workers relationshipolder man younger woman relationshipangerwidowerdeath of motherchristmasdeath of wifefrenemiesdrinking gamepanic attackfather daughter relationshipwidower with daughterbusiness ownerfather datingbar managerhigh school frenemies

About Christmas Is Canceled

Christmas Is Canceled is a comedy, romance film released in 2021 exploring themes of plan, holiday, christmas party, nemesis, co-workers relationship, older man younger woman relationship. Directed by Prarthana Mohan, it stars Hayley Orrantia, Dermot Mulroney, Janel Parrish. A father begins dating his 29-year-old daughter Emma's high school frenemy soon after his wife passes away. His daughter embarks on a mission to break up the happy couple.

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