Christmas at the Kringles

"Tidings of discomfort and joy."

2026 1h 40m EN

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6.1

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★6.1TMDB · 4

ActionHorrorComedy

Synopsis

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The Severson family move to a suburban neighborhood where their next-door neighbors, the Kringles, celebrate Christmas year-round. But when their son becomes increasingly attached to the unusual family, Mark and Julie begin to suspect that their neighbors aren't quite what they seem.

“Tidings of discomfort and joy.”

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Cast

Ron Livingston
Mark Severson
Rachel Bilson
Julie Severson
Rob Riggle
Drunk Santa
Arden Myrin
Carol Kringle
Thomas Lennon
Nick Kringle
Beverly D'Angelo
Mama K Kringle
Donald Faison
Daryl
David Wain
Noel Tannebaum

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Kevin Lewis
Writers: Zack Imbrogno
Languages: English
Countries: United States of America

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ERA

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Released this year — you're seeing it while it's still in the cultural conversation.

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2 / 7

DIRECTOR

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Directed by Kevin Lewis, shot by Brandon Cox. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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3 / 7

DIRECTOR

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Original score by Émoi. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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4 / 7

CAST

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Ron Livingston and Rachel Bilson and Rob Riggle carry the top of the cast.

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5 / 7

FACT

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Marketing tagline: "Tidings of discomfort and joy.".

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6 / 7

WILD

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IMDB entry: tt42588704 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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7 / 7

WILD

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Only 4 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

Kevin Lewis directs. Brandon Cox behind the camera. Émoi scores. Produced in United States of America. Dialogue in English.

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Things worth knowing

1Released this year — you're seeing it while it's still in the cultural conversation.
2Directed by Kevin Lewis, shot by Brandon Cox. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
3Original score by Émoi. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
4Ron Livingston and Rachel Bilson and Rob Riggle carry the top of the cast.
5Marketing tagline: "Tidings of discomfort and joy.".
6IMDB entry: tt42588704 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
7Only 4 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.