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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
WritersJennifer Ventimilia·Harry Elfont
ProducersPatricia Whitcher·Jenno Topping

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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

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Surviving Christmas — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Surviving Christmas?

Surviving Christmas is streaming on Paramount Plus, Paramount+ and Crave in Canada, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Surviving Christmas on Netflix?

No, Surviving Christmas is not on Netflix in Canada as of September 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 Canada, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

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