A Sudden Case of Christmas

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.[2][3] It is the remake of the 2022 Italian film Improvvisamente Natale.

A Sudden Case of Christmas
Theatrical release poster
Directed byPeter Chelsom[1]
Written byPeter Chelsom[1]
Tinker Lindsay[1]
Gianluca Bomprezzi
Neri Parenti
Federico Baccomo
Francesco Patierno
Produced byGuglielmo Marchetti[1]
Stefano Bethlen[1]
Nik Bower[1]
Starring
CinematographyChristophe Lanzenberg
Edited byChiara Griziotti
Music byAndrea Farri
Production
companies
Notorious Pictures
Riverstone Pictures
Distributed byNotorious Pictures
Release dates
  • November 7, 2024 (2024-11-07) (United States)
  • December 5, 2024 (2024-12-05) (Italy)
Running time
91 minutes[1]
CountryItaly[1]
LanguageEnglish[1]

Premise

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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

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Production

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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

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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]

References

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  1. ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m "A SUDDEN CASE OF CHRISTMAS – Red Sea Film". Retrieved November 21, 2024.
  2. ^ a b c d e f g h i j Ntim, Zac (May 12, 2024). "Danny DeVito & Andie MacDowell Holiday Movie 'A Sudden Case Of Christmas' Heading To Cannes Market With VMI Worldwide". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved May 17, 2024.
  3. ^ a b c d e f g Grobar, Matt (May 16, 2024). "'A Sudden Case Of Christmas' Starring Danny DeVito & Andie MacDowell Acquired By Shout! Studios". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved May 17, 2024.
  4. ^ Sanchez, Flora (September 5, 2024). "Shout! Studios to Release Christmas Movie Starring Danny DeVito Digitally Nov. 7, on DVD Nov. 19". Media Play News. Retrieved September 8, 2024.
  5. ^ Cossentino, Sante (2024-11-10). ""Ops! È già Natale": Danny DeVito, Andie MacDowell e Valeria Cavalli insieme nel nuovo film di Peter Chelsom". LacityMag.it (in Italian). Retrieved 2024-11-21.
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