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The Christmas Letter

6.220241h 35mPGMovieComedyFamily

Every year, unemployed copywriter Joe Michaels reads his wealthy friend's annual over-the-top Christmas letter, and feels like a loser. But this year's going to be different.

DirectorTori Hunter
WriterMichael Cunningham
ProducersMichael Cunningham·Angus Benfield

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Cast · Directed by Tori Hunter

ABAngus Benfield
Angus Benfield
Jon Michaels
RQRandy Quaid
Randy Quaid
Postman
CCChevy Chase
Chevy Chase
Norm De Plume
KPKristoffer Polaha
Kristoffer Polaha
Barry
BDBrian Doyle-Murray
Brian Doyle-Murray
Tony
BPBrian Posehn
Brian Posehn
Frederick
SOSean O'Bryan
Sean O'Bryan
Tigger Woods
CCCaley Chase
Caley Chase
Francoise
JWJeremy Warner
Jeremy Warner
John Dablonski
RSRegina Schneider
Regina Schneider
Deb Michaels
EHEmma Hullar
Emma Hullar
Maggie
BOBooch O'Connell
Booch O'Connell
Priscilla

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The Christmas Letter — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Christmas Letter?

The Christmas Letter is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Hoopla and Fawesome in United States, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is The Christmas Letter on Netflix?

No, The Christmas Letter is not on Netflix in United States as of September 2026. It's currently on Amazon Prime Video and Hoopla.

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Yes — The Christmas Letter is included with an Amazon Prime Video subscription in United States as of September 2026.

Where can I watch The Christmas Letter for free?

The Christmas Letter is available to stream free (with ads) on Hoopla and Fawesome in United States.