Christmas Do-Over (2006): Cast & Plot
Christmas Do-Over is a 2006 family comedy directed by Catherine Cyran, starring Jay Mohr as Kevin, Daphne Zuniga and Logan Grove. It runs 1 hour 30 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 30m (90 min)
- Director
- Catherine Cyran
- Original language
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English - Studio
- ABC Productions
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Christmas Do-Over About?
The premise of Christmas Do-Over without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A lazy, commitment‑phobic dad keeps rushing through the holidays, but when he’s forced to relive Christmas Day over and over, he must finally get it right. Kevin scrambles for a last‑minute gift for his son Ben, visits his ex‑wife Jill and endures her flawless new boyfriend, then discovers the endless loop forces him to confront his past and make amends before he can break the cycle and build a better future.
Christmas Do-Over Themes & Keywords
· 5 tags- christmas
- time loop
- time travel
- holiday
- divorce
Christmas Do-Over Cast & Characters
Jay Mohr leads the cast as Kevin, with Daphne Zuniga as Jill and Logan Grove as Ben. Directed by Catherine Cyran; 8 actors are credited in all.
- Director Catherine Cyran
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Jay Mohr as Kevin - Daphne Zuniga as Jill
- Logan Grove as Ben
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Tim Thomerson as Arthur
Also Starring in Christmas Do-Over
· 4 more- Ruta Lee Granny Conlon
- David Millbern Todd
- Adrienne Barbeau Trudi
- Steve Hart Joseph Henderson
More from Catherine Cyran
More films directed by Catherine Cyran: Our Italian Christmas Memories, MatchMaker Mysteries: The Art of the Kill, Cross Country Christmas and Christmas with the Darlings.
Christmas Do-Over Plot Summary
What happens in Christmas Do-Over from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Kevin, a lazy and selfish music composer, is a father who is divorced from his wife Jill, but still feels obligated to join her family for Christmas, especially Jill’s father Arthur, a man who never fully warmed to him. While racing to buy a last-minute gift for his son, Kevin purchases something he doesn’t even bother to inspect. He arrives at Jill’s family’s home to a mixed reception, greeted most warmly by his son Ben and Jill’s stern grandmother, Granny Conlon. The surprise gift turns out to be an “easy bake oven,” a device Kevin never imagined would win anyone over.
Full summary
The whole story of Christmas Do-Over, scene by scene
Christmas Do-Over Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Christmas Do-Over.
How Well Do You Know Christmas Do-Over?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 10
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What is the name of Kevin's ex‑wife?
Cars in Christmas Do-Over
3 cars on screen, including the 2000 GMC Yukon XL and the 2001 Honda Accord.
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2000 GMC Yukon XL Main role -
2001 Honda Accord Minor role -
2007 Lexus ES 350 Background role
Christmas Do-Over Also Known As
11 alternative titles, including “Végtelen karácsony” and “Minden nap karácsony”.
- Also known as
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- Végtelen karácsony
- Minden nap karácsony
- Ricomincio da Natale
- Un Noël pour l'éternité
- Una Navidad Interminable
- Každý den jsou Vánoce
- Бесконечное Рождество
- שחזור של חג המולד
- 圣诞大行动
- 크리스마스 두-오버
- Різдво щодня
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Christmas Do-Over FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Christmas Do-Over, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Christmas Do-Over?
Christmas Do-Over runs 1 hour 30 minutes (90 minutes).
When was Christmas Do-Over released?
Christmas Do-Over was released on December 16, 2006.
Who directed Christmas Do-Over?
Christmas Do-Over was directed by Catherine Cyran.
More films by Catherine Cyran Who is in the cast of Christmas Do-Over?
Christmas Do-Over stars Jay Mohr as Kevin, Daphne Zuniga as Jill and Logan Grove as Ben, among 8 credited actors.
Does Christmas Do-Over have a post-credit scene?
No. Christmas Do-Over has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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