Surviving Christmas poster
Where to stream

Surviving Christmas

5.720041h 31mPG-13MovieComedyRomance

Wealthy executive Drew Latham 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 a large sum of money to pretend they are his parents.

DirectorMike Mitchell
WritersDeborah Kaplan·Harry Elfont
ProducersPatricia Whitcher·Betty Thomas

Where to watch

Paramount PlusParamount PlusParamount+ Amazon ChannelParamount+ Amazon ChannelParamount Plus PremiumParamount Plus PremiumParamount Plus Basic with AdsParamount Plus Basic with Ads
Availability shown for Australia · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Mike Mitchell

BABen Affleck
Ben Affleck
Drew Latham
JGJames Gandolfini
James Gandolfini
Tom Valco
CAChristina Applegate
Christina Applegate
Alicia Valco
COCatherine O'Hara
Catherine O'Hara
Christine Valco
JZJosh Zuckerman
Josh Zuckerman
Brian Valco
BMBill Macy
Bill Macy
Doo-Dah
JMJennifer Morrison
Jennifer Morrison
Missy Vanglider
UKUdo Kier
Udo Kier
Heinrich
DSDavid Selby
David Selby
Horace Vanglider
SFStephanie Faracy
Stephanie Faracy
Letitia Vanglider
SRStephen Root
Stephen Root
Dr. Freeman
SRSy Richardson
Sy Richardson
Doo-Dah Understudy

More from Ben Affleck · Lead actor

Animals
Animals
2026 · 7.0
Good Will Hunting
Good Will Hunting
1997 · 8.2
ABC Afterschool Special
ABC Afterschool Special
1972 · 6.5
Gone Girl
Gone Girl
2014 · 7.9
The Rip
The Rip
2026 · 7.1
Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice
Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice
2016 · 6.0
The Accountant
The Accountant
2016 · 7.1
Zack Snyder's Justice League
Zack Snyder's Justice League
2021 · 8.1
TRL
TRL
1998 · 5.2
Suicide Squad
Suicide Squad
2016 · 5.9
See all fromBen Affleck

More from James Gandolfini · Co-star actor

The Sopranos
The Sopranos
1999 · 8.7
America's Game: The Super Bowl Champions
America's Game: The Super Bowl Champions
2006 · 8.0
Zero Dark Thirty
Zero Dark Thirty
2012 · 7.0
True Romance
True Romance
1993 · 7.5
The Last Boy Scout
The Last Boy Scout
1991 · 6.8
Fallen
Fallen
1998 · 6.8
The Drop
The Drop
2014 · 6.8
8MM
8MM
1999 · 6.5
Crimson Tide
Crimson Tide
1995 · 7.2
The Taking of Pelham 1 2 3
The Taking of Pelham 1 2 3
2009 · 6.4
See all fromJames Gandolfini

More from Mike Mitchell · Director

SpongeBob SquarePants
SpongeBob SquarePants
1999 · 7.7
Shrek Forever After
Shrek Forever After
2010 · 6.4
Kung Fu Panda 4
Kung Fu Panda 4
2024 · 7.0
The Lego Movie 2: The Second Part
The Lego Movie 2: The Second Part
2019 · 6.6
Trolls
Trolls
2016 · 6.6
The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge Out of Water
The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge Out of Water
2015 · 6.1
Alvin and the Chipmunks: Chipwrecked
Alvin and the Chipmunks: Chipwrecked
2011 · 5.7
Sky High
Sky High
2005 · 6.3
Greg the Bunny
Greg the Bunny
2002 · 6.1
Deuce Bigalow: Male Gigolo
Deuce Bigalow: Male Gigolo
1999 · 6.0
See all fromMike Mitchell

More like this

A Bad Moms Christmas
A Bad Moms Christmas
2017 · 6.3
29th Street
29th Street
1991 · 6.9
Feast of the Seven Fishes
Feast of the Seven Fishes
2019 · 6.6
The Best Man Holiday
The Best Man Holiday
2013 · 6.5
A Nice Girl Like You
A Nice Girl Like You
2020 · 5.8
Splendor
Splendor
1999 · 6.2
Players
Players
2024 · 6.1
¿Quieres ser mi hijo?
¿Quieres ser mi hijo?
2023 · 8.4
Puppy Love
Puppy Love
2023 · 7.0
Dinner in America
Dinner in America
2022 · 7.8
Someone Like You...
Someone Like You...
2001 · 6.0
My Sassy Girl
My Sassy Girl
2008 · 6.8

Surviving Christmas — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Surviving Christmas?

Surviving Christmas is streaming on Paramount Plus, Paramount+ and Paramount Plus Premium in Australia, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store and Amazon Video. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Surviving Christmas on Netflix?

No, Surviving Christmas is not on Netflix in Australia as of November 2026. It's currently on Paramount Plus and Paramount+.

Is Surviving Christmas on Amazon Prime Video?

Surviving Christmas isn't included with a Prime Video subscription in Australia, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

Where can I watch Surviving Christmas for free?

Surviving Christmas is available on Paramount Plus and Paramount+ in Australia, but you'll need an active subscription — there's no free option right now.