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Christmas Eve in Miller's Point

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Christmas Eve in Miller's Point
Directed byTyler Thomas Taormina
Screenplay byTyler Thomas Taormina
Eric Berger
Produced by
  • Michael Cera
  • Tyler Thomas Taormina
  • Krista Minto
  • David Croley Broyles
  • Duncan Sullivan
Starring
CinematographyCarson Lund
Edited byKevin Anton
Production
companies
  • Omnes Films
  • Crypto Castle Productions
  • Puente Films
Distributed byIFC Films
Release dates
  • May 17, 2024 (2024-05-17) (Cannes)
  • November 15, 2024 (2024-11-15)
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

Christmas Eve in Miller's Point is a 2024 American Christmas comedy drama film directed by Tyler Thomas Taormina and starring Michael Cera, Francesca Scorsese, Matilda Fleming, and Sawyer Spielberg. The film premiered at the 2024 Cannes Film Festival on May 17, 2024.[1] It is scheduled to be released on November 15, 2024, by IFC Films.[2]

Premise

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The Balsano family are together for their final family Christmas at their ancestral home. However, two of the younger members of the family escape for teenage rebellion.[3]

Cast

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Production

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The film is directed by Tyler Thomas Taormina. It is written by Taormina and Eric Berger. The film is produced by Omnes Films and was produced in association with Crypto Castle Productions and Puente Films. Producers include Michael Cera, Krista Minto, Taormina, David Croley Broyles and Duncan Sullivan.[4] The cast includes Michael Cera, Maria Dizzia, Francesca Scorsese, Elsie Fisher, Ben Shenkman, Sawyer Spielberg, Gregg Turkington, Laura Robards, Delancey Shapiro and Matilda Fleming.[5] Principal photography was completed on Long Island by 19 June 2023.[6] Filming locations also included Smithtown, New York.[7]

Release

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The film premiered at the 2024 Cannes Film Festival as part of the Director's Fortnight section.[8] In the run-up to its world premiere, Magnify, the rebranded international sales arm of Magnolia Pictures secured both global and U.S. sales rights for the film.[9] The film also made it to the official selection of the 69th Valladolid International Film Festival,[10] and the MAMI Mumbai Film Festival 2024.[11]

Reception

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On the review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes, 94% of 18 critics' reviews are positive, with an average rating of 7.2/10.[12] Metacritic, which uses a weighted average, assigned the film a score of 75 out of 100, based on 6 critics, indicating "generally favorable" reviews.[13]

References

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  1. ^ Keslassy, Elsa; Shafer, Ellise; Ritman, Alex; Debruge, Peter (April 11, 2024). "Cannes Film Festival Reveals Lineup: Coppola, Cronenberg, Lanthimos, Schrader and Donald Trump Portrait 'The Apprentice' in Competition". Variety. Retrieved April 11, 2024.
  2. ^ Lang, Brent (June 13, 2024). "IFC Films Buys Michael Cera, Matilda Fleming Dramedy 'Christmas Eve in Miller's Point' Following Cannes Debut (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved June 13, 2024.
  3. ^ Lavallee, Eric (November 8, 2023). "PREDICTIONS2024 Sundance Film Festival Predictions: Tyler Taormina's Christmas Eve in Miller's Point". ioncinema. Retrieved April 16, 2024.
  4. ^ Grobar, Matt (June 15, 2023). "Michael Cera, Elsie Fisher, Maria Dizzia, Francesca Scorsese & More Set For Tyler Taormina's Comedy 'Christmas Eve In Miller's Point'". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved April 16, 2024.
  5. ^ Watel, Stephanie (June 19, 2023). "Michael Cera to Return For Holiday Flick Christmas Eve In Miller's Point". Movie Web. Retrieved April 16, 2024.
  6. ^ "Michael Cera Wraps Up Filming For Tyler Taormina's Comedy 'Christmas Eve In Miller's Point'". Sunny1079. June 19, 2023. Retrieved April 16, 2024.
  7. ^ Whitehead, Deborah (January 10, 2023). "Christmas Movie To Be Shot In Smithtown + Maple Syrup Classes". Patch.com. Retrieved April 16, 2024.
  8. ^ Keslassy, Elsa (April 16, 2024). "Cannes Directors' Fortnight: Michael Cera Christmas Movie, Sundance Breakout 'Good One' and Sophie Fillières' Posthumous Film Among Lineup". Variety. Retrieved April 16, 2024.
  9. ^ Keslassy, Elsa (April 25, 2024). "Michael Cera Christmas Movie Boarded by Magnify Ahead of Cannes Directors' Fortnight Premiere (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved May 4, 2024.
  10. ^ "La Seminci mantiene su apuesta por el cine independiente estadounidense". Diario de Valladolid (in Spanish). September 3, 2024. Retrieved September 7, 2024.
  11. ^ Deb, Deepshikha (September 30, 2024). "MAMI Mumbai Film Festival Unveils 2024 Official Lineup". High On Films. Retrieved October 18, 2024.
  12. ^ "Christmas Eve in Miller's Point". Rotten Tomatoes. Fandango Media. Retrieved September 4, 2024.
  13. ^ "Christmas Eve in Miller's Point". Metacritic. Fandom, Inc. Retrieved September 4, 2024.
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