Christmas Eve in Miller's Point

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Christmas Eve in Miller's Point
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Theatrical release poster
Directed by Tyler Thomas Taormina
Screenplay byEric Berger
Tyler Thomas Taormina
Produced by
  • Krista Minto
  • Tyler Thomas Taormina
  • David Croley Broyles
  • Duncan Sullivan
  • Michael Cera
Starring
CinematographyCarson Lund
Edited byKevin Anton
Production
companies
  • Omnes Films
  • Crypto Castle Productions
  • Puente Films
Distributed by IFC Films
Release dates
  • May 17, 2024 (2024-05-17)(Cannes)
  • November 8, 2024 (2024-11-08)
Running time
106 minutes
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

Christmas Eve in Miller's Point is a 2024 American Christmas comedy drama film directed and produced by Tyler Thomas Taormina, who co-wrote the screenplay with Eric Berger. It stars Matilda Fleming, Maria Dizzia, Ben Shenkman, Francesca Scorsese, Elsie Fisher, Lev Cameron, Sawyer Spielberg, Gregg Turkington, and Michael Cera, who is also a producer on the film.

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The film premiered at the 2024 Cannes Film Festival on May 17, 2024. [1] It was released on November 8, 2024, by IFC Films. [2]

Premise

The Balsano family are together for their final family Christmas at their ancestral home. However, two of the younger members of the family escape for teenage rebellion. [3]

Cast

Production

The film is directed by Tyler Thomas Taormina. It is written by Taormina and Eric Berger. The film is produced by Omnes Films and was produced in association with Crypto Castle Productions and Puente Films. Producers include Michael Cera, Krista Minto, Taormina, David Croley Broyles and Duncan Sullivan. [4] The cast includes Michael Cera, Maria Dizzia, Francesca Scorsese, Elsie Fisher, Ben Shenkman, Sawyer Spielberg, Gregg Turkington, Laura Robards, Delancey Shapiro and Matilda Fleming. [5] Principal photography was completed on Long Island by 19 June 2023. [6] Filming locations also included Smithtown, New York. [7]

Release

The film premiered at the 2024 Cannes Film Festival as part of the Director's Fortnight section. [8] In the run-up to its world premiere, Magnify, the rebranded international sales arm of Magnolia Pictures secured both global and U.S. sales rights for the film. [9] The film also made it to the official selection of the 69th Valladolid International Film Festival, [10] and the MAMI Mumbai Film Festival 2024. [11]

Reception

On Rotten Tomatoes , 94% of 18 reviews are considered positive, with an average rating of 7.2/10. [12] As per Metacritic , the film has received "generally favorable reviews", with a weighted average score of 75/100 based on 6 critics' ratings. [13]

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