

Almost Christmas
“Five days together? Oh joy.”
A dysfunctional family gathers together for their first Christmas since the death of their matriarch.
Where to watch Almost Christmas in United States
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Where is Almost Christmas streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| India | — | Amazon Video |
| United Kingdom | — | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video |
| Canada | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo |
| Australia | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Fetch TV |
| Germany | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| France | — | Apple TV Store, Canal VOD, Orange VOD |
| Spain | — | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Google Play Movies |
| Brazil | — | Claro video, Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Japan | — | FOD |
About Almost Christmas
Almost Christmas is a 2016 English-language comedy and drama film directed by David E. Talbert. The cast is led by Kimberly Elise, Omar Epps, Danny Glover. It has a runtime of 1h 51m. Viewers rate it 6.0/10 across 400 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads.
Almost Christmas was produced by Will Packer Productions and Universal Pictures and made in United States of America. It was released on November 11, 2016, and carries a PG-13 certification. Made on a budget of about $17 million, it went on to gross $43 million worldwide.
- Director
- David E. Talbert
- Writers
- David E. Talbert
- Release date
- November 11, 2016
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- PG-13
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Budget
- $17 million
- Box office
- $43 million
- Production
- Will Packer Productions, Universal Pictures
Almost Christmas cast & crew
Almost Christmas was directed by David E. Talbert and written by David E. Talbert.
The cast features Kimberly Elise as Cheryl, Omar Epps as Malachi, Danny Glover as Walter, John Michael Higgins as Brooks, Romany Malco as Christian, and Mo'Nique as Aunt May.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by John Paesano, cinematography is by Larry Blanford, and it was produced by David E. Talbert and Gabrielle Union.
Is Almost Christmas worth watching?
Almost Christmas holds an audience score of 6.0/10 from 395 ratings, a more divisive comedy films.
At 1h 51m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy comedy and drama, Almost Christmas is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Almost Christmas
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Cast of Almost Christmas

Kimberly Elise
Cheryl

Omar Epps
Malachi

Danny Glover
Walter

John Michael Higgins
Brooks

Romany Malco
Christian

Mo'Nique
Aunt May

Nicole Ari Parker
Sonya

JB Smoove
Uncle Lonnie

Gabrielle Union
Rachel

Jessie T. Usher
Evan

Gladys Knight
Dorothy

Keri Hilson
Jasmine
Almost Christmas — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Almost Christmas in United States?
Almost Christmas is streaming on Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads in United States.
▸Is Almost Christmas on Netflix?
Yes — Almost Christmas is currently available on Netflix in United States.
▸What language is Almost Christmas in?
Almost Christmas is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Almost Christmas?
Almost Christmas runs 1 hours 51 minutes (111 minutes).
▸What is Almost Christmas rated?
Almost Christmas is rated PG-13. It holds a 6.0/10 audience score from 395 ratings.











