Directed by:
Sheldon LarryCinematography:
Albert J. DunkCast:
Christine Baranski, Carly Pope, Bobby Cannavale, Garwin Sanford, Fulvio Cecere, Jonas Chernick, Kristen Hager, Rosalba Martinni, Diego Klattenhoff (more)Plots(1)
First-time food critic JJ Jenner is a cute but bookish 24-year-old whose transformation from low-level magazine writer to coveted food columnist faces just one roadblock--her free-spirited, scene-stealing mother, who shows up unannounced for the holidays. Low on energy and patience, and desperate to get some work done, JJ sets her mom up with Alex, a sweet and ambitious young chef, in exchange for reviewing his struggling restaurant. When writer's block suddenly hits, JJ begins to recognize that her true feelings for Alex may be the problem. As Christmas nears, JJ learns that her mother is just as vulnerable and insecure as she is, and that love and family are worth risking everything for. (official distributor synopsis)
(more)Cast
Christine Baranski
USA
Best movies:
Miss Sloane (2016)
Playing for Time (1980) (TV movie)
Chicago (2002)
Carly Pope
Canada
Best movies:
Two for the Money (2005)
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Bobby Cannavale
USA
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Vinyl (2016) (series)
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Garwin Sanford
Canada
Best movies:
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Fulvio Cecere
Canada
Best movies:
Cinderella Man (2005)
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Jonas Chernick
Canada
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Kristen Hager
Canada
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Wanted (2008)
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Rosalba Martinni
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Diego Klattenhoff
Canada
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Dean Armstrong
Canada
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Monica Parker
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Scott Gibson
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Nuremberg (2000) (TV movie)
Lucky # Slevin (2006)
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Tracy Dawson
Canada
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Chillerama (2011)
Honey (2003)
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Ken Pak
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Anna Fields
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Kordo Doski
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Vanessa Thompson
Best movies:
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Jean Pearson
Best movies:
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Jacqueline Pillon
Canada
Best movies:
The Wool Cap (2004) (TV movie)
The Interrogation of Michael Crowe (2002) (TV movie)
XIII (2008) (TV movie)
Clive Walton
Best movies:
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Recipe for a Perfect Christmas (2005) (TV movie)