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Synopsis
Based on John Grisham's novel Skipping Christmas, Christmas With the Kranks revolves around Nora (Jamie Lee Curtis) and Luther Krank's (Tim Allen) decision to put their normally fanatical enthusiasm for the holidays aside for a tropical cruise. With their daughter in Peru with the Peace Corps, the Kranks believe it just isn't worth it; thus, no presents, Christmas trees, or decorations of any kind will adorn their house to the great consternation of their neighbor Vic (Dan Aykroyd). Just as it looks like Christmas will be successfully skipped, Blair (Julie Gonzalo) throws a major kink into her plans when she suddenly has a change of heart and announces she'll be coming home for Christmas after all. The film ran into troubles early on in production when Ben Affleck's similar sounding bomb Surviving Christmas won the race to the theaters, forcing the filmmakers to depart from the book title in favor of the catchy Kranks one. ~ Tracie Cooper, All Movie Guide

Cast

Patrick Breen Aubie
Jake Busey Officer Treen
Jamie Lee Curtis Nora Krank
Elizabeth Franz Bev Scheel
Felicity Huffman Merry
Austin Pendleton Umbrella Santa/Marty
Tom Poston Father Zabriskie
John Short Ned Beker
M. Emmet Walsh Walt Scheel
Dan Aykroyd Vic Frohmeyer
Cheech Marin Officer Salino
Tim Allen Luther Krank
René Lavan Joanna
Arden Myrin Daisy
Caroline Rhea Candi
Erik Per Sullivan Spike Forhmeyer
Julie Gonzalo Blair Krank
Bonita Friedericy Jude Becker
David Hornsby Randy Becker
Kevin Chamberlain Mr. Scanlon

Production Crew

Alan B. Curtiss Associate Producer
John Grisham Book Author
Margery Simkin Casting
Don Burgess Cinematographer
Allegra Clegg Co-producer
John Debney Composer (Music Score)
Susie de Santo Costume Designer
Joe Roth Director
Nick Moore Editor
Bruce A. Block Executive Producer
Charles James Newirth Executive Producer
Alan B. Curtiss First Assistant Director
Hallie D'Amore Makeup
Little Steven Musical Direction/Supervision
Chris Columbus Producer
Mark A. Radcliffe Producer
Michael Barnathan Producer
Garreth Stover Production Designer
Chris Columbus Screenwriter
Karen O'Hara Set Decorator
Barbara Mesney Set Designer
Bruce Hill Set Designer
Gae S. Buckley Set Designer
Patricia Klawonn Set Designer
Theodore H. Sharps Set Designer
Willie D. Burton Sound/Sound Designer
Christopher Burian-Mohr Supervising Art Director
Darren King Supervising Sound Editor
Sony Pictures Imageworks Visual Effects
Sheena Duggal Visual Effects Supervisor
Year: 2004
Runtime: 99
Country: USA
MPAA Rating: PG
for brief language and suggestive content
Category: Feature

Genre
Comedy

Produced by
1492 Pictures
Revolution Studios

Release
November 24, 2004 (USA)
by Columbia Pictures
Revolution Studios
Sony Pictures Entertainment