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A Sudden Case of Christmas

“As long as there's love, there's Christmas.”

★ 5.8(45)20241h 32m

A Sudden Case of Christmas is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home in United States. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there yet. Availability checked 23 July 2026.

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Director: Peter Chelsom
Release date: 2024-11-07
Runtime: 1h 32m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: Italy
Studio: Notorious Pictures

A Sudden Case of Christmas — trailer

About A Sudden Case of Christmas

A Sudden Case of Christmas is a 2024 movie in the Family and Comedy genres, directed by Peter Chelsom, starring Danny DeVito, Andie MacDowell and Lucy DeVito. It has a runtime of 1 hour 32 minutes. It holds an average rating of 5.8/10 from 45 viewers. Below you can see where to watch A Sudden Case of Christmas in United States — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

An American couple bring their 10 year old daughter, Claire, to her grandfather Lawrence's hotel in The Dolomites, Italy. They usually come for Christmas but this year it’s August. The fact is they are breaking up, and once Claire realizes there’s not going to be a family Christmas this year, she insists on everyone making it out for Christmas in August. Claire, in collusion with her grandfather, plan activities that are designed to re-unite her parents.

Cast

Danny DeVito

Lawrence Armanetti

Andie MacDowell

Rose

Lucy DeVito

Abbie Randall

Antonella Rose

Claire Randall

Wilmer Valderrama

Jacob Randall

José Zúñiga

Mark

Adrian Dunbar

Otto

Valéria Cavalli

Claudia

Mario de la Rosa

Mario

Tommaso Sacco

Aldo

Roderick Hill

Phil

Nathan Cooper

Howie

Themes & keywords

italyreligious filmchristmas

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch A Sudden Case of Christmas in United States?+

In United States, A Sudden Case of Christmas is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there right now.

Is A Sudden Case of Christmas on Netflix?+

A Sudden Case of Christmas is not on Netflix in United States right now.

How long is A Sudden Case of Christmas?+

A Sudden Case of Christmas has a runtime of 1 hour 32 minutes (92 minutes).

Who stars in A Sudden Case of Christmas?+

A Sudden Case of Christmas stars Danny DeVito, Andie MacDowell, Lucy DeVito, Antonella Rose and Wilmer Valderrama.

When did A Sudden Case of Christmas come out?+

A Sudden Case of Christmas is a 2024 movie directed by Peter Chelsom.

What genre is A Sudden Case of Christmas?+

A Sudden Case of Christmas is Family and Comedy film.

Who directed A Sudden Case of Christmas?+

A Sudden Case of Christmas was directed by Peter Chelsom.