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Five days together? Oh joy. - Almost Christmas
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Title: Almost Christmas

Release Date: 11 Nov 2016

Runtime: 1h 51m

Genre: Comedy, Drama

Director: Will Packer Productions, Universal Pictures

Production Companies: Will Packer Productions, Universal Pictures

Overview: A dysfunctional family gathers together for their first Christmas since the death of their matriarch.

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Ratings

Average Vote: 5.9 (365 votes)

Cast

  • Cheryl: Kimberly Elise
  • Malachi: Omar Epps
  • Walter: Danny Glover
  • Brooks: John Michael Higgins
  • Christian: Romany Malco
  • Aunt May: Mo'Nique
  • Sonya: Nicole Ari Parker
  • Uncle Lonnie: JB Smoove
  • Rachel: Gabrielle Union
  • Dorothy: Gladys Knight
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