3.5
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
Surviving Christmas (2004)
Surviving Christmas (2004)
Overview
A wealthy executive, Drew Latham (Ben Affleck) has no close relationships and becomes nostalgic for his childhood home as Christmas approaches. When he visits the house and finds another family living there, he offers the residents, Tom Valco (James Gandolfini) and his wife, Christine (Catherine O'Hara), a large sum of money to pretend they are his parents. Soon Drew tests the couple's patience, and, when their daughter, Alicia (Christina Applegate), arrives, things get increasingly tense.
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Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Political: Center
Diversity: Low
Christianity: Positive
Viewer Rating
3.5
Overview
A wealthy executive, Drew Latham (Ben Affleck) has no close relationships and becomes nostalgic for his childhood home as Christmas approaches. When he visits the house and finds another family living there, he offers the residents, Tom Valco (James Gandolfini) and his wife, Christine (Catherine O'Hara), a large sum of money to pretend they are his parents. Soon Drew tests the couple's patience, and, when their daughter, Alicia (Christina Applegate), arrives, things get increasingly tense.
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Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Primary
The film's central focus on an individual's journey from loneliness to genuine connection, and its critique of materialism as a personal rather than systemic issue, positions it as politically neutral.
The movie features traditional casting with a predominantly white main cast and no explicit race or gender swaps of established roles. Its narrative focuses on a wealthy white male protagonist's personal journey, without critiquing traditional identities or incorporating explicit DEI themes.
Secondary
The film, centered around Christmas, ultimately affirms the positive values of family, generosity, and community associated with the holiday. The protagonist's initial cynicism is portrayed as flawed, and his journey involves embracing these virtues.
The film "Surviving Christmas" does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes within its narrative. The story focuses on heterosexual relationships and family dynamics, with no explicit or implicit queer representation.
The film 'Surviving Christmas' does not feature any identifiable transsexual characters or themes. Its plot revolves around a man's attempt to recreate a family Christmas, and there are no elements within the story that pertain to transgender identity or experiences.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
Surviving Christmas is an original film, not an adaptation or reboot. All characters were created specifically for this movie, meaning there are no pre-existing canonical or historical characters whose gender could have been swapped.
Surviving Christmas is an original film, not an adaptation of pre-existing material or a biopic. All characters were created for this specific movie, meaning there is no prior canonical or historical race to compare against for a race swap.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
5.5
5.7
Critic Ratings
0.8
1.9
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