A Merry Friggin' Christmas
| A Merry Friggin' Christmas | |
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 Theatrical release poster | |
| Directed by | Tristram Shapeero |
| Written by | Phil Johnston |
| Produced by | Anthony Russo Joe Russo Tom Rice Michael Flynn |
| Starring | Joel McHale Lauren Graham Clark Duke Oliver Platt Wendi McLendon-Covey Tim Heidecker Candice Bergen Robin Williams |
| Cinematography | Giovani Lampassi |
| Edited by | Christian Kinnard |
| Music by | Ludwig Göransson |
Production company | |
| Distributed by | Phase 4 Films Entertainment One Films |
Release date |
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Running time | 88 minutes[1] |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
A Merry Friggin' Christmas is a 2014 American black comedy film directed by Tristram Shapeero and written by Phil Johnston. The film stars an ensemble cast featuring Joel McHale, Lauren Graham, Clark Duke, Oliver Platt, Wendi McLendon-Covey, Tim Heidecker, Candice Bergen and Robin Williams. The film was released on November 7, 2014, by Phase 4 Films.[2]
Plot
Boyd Mitchler and his family must spend Christmas with his estranged family of misfits. Upon realizing that he left all his son's gifts at home, he hits the road with his dad in an attempt to make the 8-hour round trip before sunrise.
Cast
- Joel McHale as Boyd Mitchler
- Robin Williams as Mitch Mitchler
- Lauren Graham as Luann Mitchler
- Candice Bergen as Donna Mitchler
- Clark Duke as Nelson Mitchler
- Oliver Platt as Hobo Santa
- Wendi McLendon-Covey as Shauna
- Tim Heidecker as Dave
- Ryan Lee as Rance
- Pierce Gagnon as Douglas
- Amara Miller as Pam
- Amir Arison as Farhad
- Mark Proksch as Trooper Zblocki
- Gene Jones as Glen
Production
Principal photography began in April 2013 in Atlanta, Georgia.[3] Williams died on August 11, 2014, before the film was released.[4]
Release
The film was released on November 7, 2014 by Phase 4 Films.[2] It is the first film to be released posthumously, following Robin William's death on August 11, 2014.
Reception
A Merry Friggin' Christmas received negative reviews from critics. On Rotten Tomatoes, the film has a rating of 17%, based on 12 reviews, with an average rating of 3.1/10.[5] On Metacritic, the film has a rating of 26 out of 100, based on 7 critics, indicating "generally unfavorable reviews".[6]
References
- ^ "Amazon.com: A Merry Friggin' Christmas [Blu-ray]: Robin Williams, Joel McHale, Clark Duke, Lauren Graham, Wendi McLendon-Covey: Movies & TV". Retrieved October 27, 2014.
- ^ a b "Robin Williams Leaves Behind Four Movies Including 'Night at the Museum 3'". TheWrap. Retrieved August 12, 2014.
- ^ "'A Friggin' Christmas Miracle', starring Lauren Graham & Robin Williams, filming in Atlanta". onlocationvacations.com. April 10, 2013. Retrieved July 21, 2013.
- ^ ""Watch: Robin Williams in 'A Merry Friggin' Christmas' Clip"". August 16, 2014.
- ^ "Merry Friggin' Christmas". Rotten Tomatoes. November 7, 2014. Retrieved November 8, 2014.
- ^ "A Merry Friggin' Christmas Reviews". Metacritic. Retrieved November 8, 2014.
External links
- 2014 films
- 2010s comedy films
- American films
- American black comedy films
- American Christmas films
- American independent films
- Directorial debut films
- English-language films
- Films about dysfunctional families
- Films set in Chicago, Illinois
- Films set in Wisconsin
- Films shot in Atlanta, Georgia
- Entertainment One films
- Phase 4 Films films
- Road movies