Overview
- Prime Video released the Michael Showalter–directed Christmas comedy on December 3, adapted from Chandler Baker’s 2021 Amazon OriginalStories short.
- Michelle Pfeiffer stars as Claire, an overlooked mother whose holiday takes an unexpected turn after her family leaves her behind and a daytime ‘Holiday Mom’ contest enters the picture.
- The ensemble includes Felicity Jones, Chloë Grace Moretz, Denis Leary, Jason Schwartzman, Eva Longoria and Joan Chen, with Longoria playing talk-show host Zazzy Tims.
- A red-carpet premiere preceded the streaming launch, with Pfeiffer and cast attending and coverage noting a Gwen Stefani contribution to the film’s soundtrack.
- Early reviews are mixed to negative overall, frequently praising Pfeiffer’s lead turn while citing plausibility and tonal issues, with some reports noting a 47% Rotten Tomatoes critic score.