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- After Riverside, Illinois couple Luther and Nora Krank see their daughter, Blair, depart for a Peace Corps assignment in Peru on the Sunday following Thanksgiving, empty nest syndrome sets in. Luther calculates that they spent $6,132 during the previous year's holiday season, and, not looking forward to celebrating Christmas without their daughter, he suggests they invest the money usually spent on decorations, gifts, and entertainment and treat themselves to a ten-day Caribbean cruise instead.
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Tired of the holiday hubbub, two empty-nesters decide to skip Christmas. But can they handle the fallout from their family and neighbors? Watch trailers & learn more.
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Christmas with the Kranks is a 2004 American Christmas comedy film directed by Joe Roth from a screenplay by Chris Columbus, based on the 2001 novel Skipping Christmas by John Grisham. It stars Tim Allen and Jamie Lee Curtis in the leading roles.
Dec 12, 2023 · There are a variety of ways to stream “Christmas With the Kranks” this year without having cable. Check out each service below to learn more: DIRECTV; Sling TV; Philo; Amazon Prime Video ...
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Movie Info. Synopsis Finally alone for the holidays, Luther (Tim Allen) and Nora Krank (Jamie Lee Curtis) plan to eschew the Christmas traditions and take a cruise in the Caribbean...
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- Joe Roth
- PG
- Tim Allen
Dec 25, 2018 · After a series of chaotic events that lead to Luther hanging precariously off the roof of his house, the whole neighborhood rushes to help the Kranks get their house to be a winter wonderland. Because in this universe, 23-year-old children have to be placated.
Dec 7, 2023 · Jamie Lee Curtis shines as Nora Krank, Luther's partner in crime in their quest to skip Christmas. Curtis brings depth to Nora's character, portraying the conflict between wanting a simple holiday and dealing with the repercussions of going against the grain.
