Movie

This Christmas

“You can't exchange family.”

★ 6.6(143)20071h 57m

This Christmas is streaming on Stingray Amazon Channel in Canada, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo, YouTube and Amazon Video. Availability checked 21 June 2026.

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Good to know

Director: Preston A. Whitmore II
Release date: 2007-11-27
Runtime: 1h 57m
Language: English
Budget: $13,000,000
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Screen Gems

This Christmas — trailer

About This Christmas

This Christmas is a 2007 movie in the Comedy, Drama and Romance genres, directed by Preston A. Whitmore II, starring Delroy Lindo, Idris Elba and Loretta Devine. It has a runtime of 1 hour 57 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.6/10 from 143 viewers. Below you can see where to watch This Christmas in Canada — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

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.

Cast

Delroy Lindo

Joe Black

Idris Elba

Quentin "Junior" Whitfield

Loretta Devine

Shirley Ann "Ma'Dere" Whitfield

Chris Brown

Michael "Baby" Whitfield

Keith D. Robinson

Devean Brooks

Laz Alonso

Malcolm Moore

Columbus Short

Claude Whitfield

Sharon Leal

Kelli Whitfield

Lauren London

Melanie 'Mel' Whitfield

Lupe Ontiveros

Rosie

Jessica Stroup

Sandi

Mekhi Phifer

Gerald

Themes & keywords

familyfamily holidayfamily feudchristmasafrican american family

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch This Christmas in Canada?+

In Canada, you can stream This Christmas on Stingray Amazon Channel. It's also available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo, YouTube and Amazon Video.

Is This Christmas on Netflix?+

This Christmas is not on Netflix in Canada right now, but you can stream it on Stingray Amazon Channel.

How long is This Christmas?+

This Christmas has a runtime of 1 hour 57 minutes (117 minutes).

Who stars in This Christmas?+

This Christmas stars Delroy Lindo, Idris Elba, Loretta Devine, Chris Brown and Keith D. Robinson.

When did This Christmas come out?+

This Christmas is a 2007 movie directed by Preston A. Whitmore II.

What genre is This Christmas?+

This Christmas is Comedy, Drama and Romance film.

Who directed This Christmas?+

This Christmas was directed by Preston A. Whitmore II.