A Sudden Case of Christmas explained

Director:Peter Chelsom[1]
Producer:Guglielmo Marchetti
Stefano Bethlen
Nik Bower
Music:Andrea Farri
Cinematography:Christophe Lanzenberg
Editing:Chiara Griziotti
Studio:Notorious Pictures
Riverstone Pictures
Distributor:Notorious Pictures
Runtime:91 minutes
Country:Italy
Language:English

A Sudden Case of Christmas is a 2024 Italian English-language Christmas comedy film written by Peter Chelsom, Tinker Lindsay, Gianluca Bomprezzi, Neri Parenti, Federico Baccomo and Francesco Patierno, directed by Chelsom and starring Danny DeVito and Andie MacDowell. It is the remake of the 2022 Italian film Improvvisamente Natale.

Premise

Claire's parents are divorcing and they take her to her grandfather's hotel in Italy to tell her this. In one last effort to save their marriage, Claire convinces her family to celebrate one last Christmas together, in the middle of August.

Cast

Production

On May 12, 2024, it was announced that Danny DeVito, Andie MacDowell and several other actors were cast in the film.[2]

On May 16, 2024, it was announced that Shout! Studios acquired North American distribution rights to the film.[3]

Release

The film was released on digital in the United States on November 7, 2024.[4] It is set for a theatrical release in Italy on December 5, 2024.[5]

Reception

Monique Jones of Common Sense Media awarded the film four stars out of five.[6]

Catherine Bray of The Guardian awarded the film three stars out of five.[7]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: A SUDDEN CASE OF CHRISTMAS – Red Sea Film . November 21, 2024 .
  2. Web site: Ntim. Zac. Danny DeVito & Andie MacDowell Holiday Movie 'A Sudden Case Of Christmas' Heading To Cannes Market With VMI Worldwide. May 12, 2024. Deadline Hollywood. May 17, 2024.
  3. Web site: Grobar. Matt. 'A Sudden Case Of Christmas' Starring Danny DeVito & Andie MacDowell Acquired By Shout! Studios. May 16, 2024. Deadline Hollywood. May 17, 2024.
  4. Web site: Sanchez. Flora. Shout! Studios to Release Christmas Movie Starring Danny DeVito Digitally Nov. 7, on DVD Nov. 19. September 5, 2024. Media Play News. September 8, 2024.
  5. Web site: Cossentino . Sante . 2024-11-10 . “Ops! È già Natale”: Danny DeVito, Andie MacDowell e Valeria Cavalli insieme nel nuovo film di Peter Chelsom . 2024-11-21 . LacityMag.it . it-IT.
  6. Web site: Jones. Monique. Parents' Guide to A Sudden Case of Christmas. Common Sense Media. December 2, 2024.
  7. Bray. Catherine. A Sudden Case of Christmas review – Danny DeVito plays it safe in mushy festive fare. November 6, 2024. The Guardian. December 2, 2024.