CHRISTMAS WITH THE COOPERS (12A)

WHO’S IN IT?

John Goodman (The Big Lebowski), Diane Keaton (Annie Hall), Amanda Seyfried (Mean Girls), Alan Arkin (Little Miss Sunshine), Olivia Wilde (Her), Ed Helms (The Hangover), Marisa Tomei (The Wrestler), June Squibb (Nebraska), Dan Amboyer (William and Catherine: A Royal Romance), Jake Lacy (Obvious Child), Anthony Mackie (Captain America: The Winter Soldier), Michelle Veintimilla (Fathers and Daughters)

WHO’S BEHIND THE CAMERA?

Jessie Nelson (I Am Sam), director, producer; Steven Rogers (Kate & Leopold), writer; Brian Grazer (The Grinch), Michael London (Sideways) and Janice Williams (Lola Versus), producers; Nick Urata (Paddington), composer; Elliot Davis (Twilight), cinematographer; Nancy Richardson (Divergent), editor

WHAT’S IT ABOUT?

Four generations of the Cooper family are coming together for their annual Christmas Eve celebrations, but this year a slew of unexpected guests and unfortunate circumstances threaten to spoil the festive fun for everyone. However, everyone is on track to learn an important lesson about family and unity, especially around a time of year when togetherness is never more vital…

IN ONE SENTENCE, WHY SHOULD YOU BE EXCITED?

Christmas is nearly here – hooray! – and just in time to mark the occasion comes this hilarious, star-studded and often touching festive comedy that reminds us of the importance of family and loved ones around this time of year.

WHEN’S IT OUT?

TUESDAY 1ST DECEMBER 2015

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