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Release Year2024
Runtime1h 45m
LanguageDutch
Certification15
GenresComedy
Votes6
DirectorMichael Middelkoop
WritersLotte Tabbers, Isis Cabolet
TypeFeature Film
Rating5.7 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsThis Is Not a Christmas Movie
About This Is Not a Christmas Movie
In the run-up to Christmas, a family completely misses the point in trying to be good. Brechtje, the mother of the family, gets cancelled by everyone, without understanding why. Her husband, Martijn, falls in love with his younger colleague, but true love can’t be denied (or so he thinks). Justus, the son-in-law, gets lost on a Don Quichotesque quest for his masculinity. While Jos, the middle child, changes the world around with her tolerance and open mindedness – until her girlfriend wants to have a threesome. And all of that happens just before their annual Christmas dinner.
Directed by Michael Middelkoop, This Is Not a Christmas Movie leans on a strong ensemble — Jacqueline Blom, René van Zinnicq Bergmann, Kiefer Zwart — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about comedy titles of 2024.
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