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Recipe for a Perfect Christmas (2005): Cast

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Recipe for a Perfect Christmas is a 2005 comedy directed by Sheldon Larry, starring Bobby Cannavale as Alex Stermadapolous, Christine Baranski and Fulvio Cecere. It runs 2 hours.

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Recipe for a Perfect Christmas (2005) movie poster
Released
Runtime
2h (120 min)
Director
Sheldon Larry
Genre
Comedy
Original language
English
Studio
Muse Entertainment
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Recipe for a Perfect Christmas About?

The premise of Recipe for a Perfect Christmas without spoilers.

During the holidays, aspiring food critic JJ (Pope) has her world turned upside down when her free‑spirited mother (Baranski) arrives unexpectedly. To keep her mother occupied, JJ strikes a deal with a charismatic young chef (Cannavale), leading to culinary mishaps and a budding romance that warms both the kitchen and their hearts.

Recipe for a Perfect Christmas Themes & Keywords

· 4 tags
  • christmas
  • food critic
  • dinner
  • dancing
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Cast & crew

Recipe for a Perfect Christmas Cast & Characters

Bobby Cannavale leads the cast as Alex Stermadapolous, with Christine Baranski as Lee Bellmont and Fulvio Cecere as Johnny Iannides. Directed by Sheldon Larry; 36 actors are credited in all.

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More from Sheldon Larry

More films directed by Sheldon Larry: Dangerous Company, Leave It on the Floor, Christmas in Paradise and Revenge of the Middle-Aged Woman.

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Recipe for a Perfect Christmas Also Known As

6 alternative titles, including “Smothered” and “Un défi pour Noël”.

Also known as
  • Smothered
  • Un défi pour Noël
  • Рецепт досконалого Різдва
  • Cena per tre
  • Recept za savršen Božić
  • Rețetă pentru un Crăciun perfect

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Recipe for a Perfect Christmas FAQ: Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Recipe for a Perfect Christmas, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Recipe for a Perfect Christmas?

Recipe for a Perfect Christmas runs 2 hours (120 minutes).

When was Recipe for a Perfect Christmas released?

Recipe for a Perfect Christmas was released on December 5, 2005.

Who directed Recipe for a Perfect Christmas?

Recipe for a Perfect Christmas was directed by Sheldon Larry.

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Who is in the cast of Recipe for a Perfect Christmas?

Recipe for a Perfect Christmas stars Bobby Cannavale as Alex Stermadapolous, Christine Baranski as Lee Bellmont and Fulvio Cecere as Johnny Iannides, among 36 credited actors.

Does Recipe for a Perfect Christmas have a post-credit scene?

No. Recipe for a Perfect Christmas has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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