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You Can’t Fight Christmas (2017): Cast & Ratings

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You Can’t Fight Christmas is a 2017 romantic comedy directed by Kenny Young, starring Brely Evans as Leslie Major, Andra Fuller and Persia White. It runs 1 hour 27 minutes. Its Echo Score is 51/100.

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You Can’t Fight Christmas (2017) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 27m (87 min)
Director
Kenny Young
Genres
Comedy , Romance
Original language
English
Studio
TV One
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is You Can’t Fight Christmas About?

The premise of You Can’t Fight Christmas without spoilers.

Christmas designer Leslie Major embodies the holiday spirit, and her most important task each year is decorating the lobby of the prestigious Chesterton Hotel. While adorning the Christmas tree, she unexpectedly falls and lands in the arms of Edmund James, the hotel owner’s grandson. Edmund, however, views Christmas as superficial and doesn't share Leslie’s enthusiasm for the season. As they work together, can Leslie persuade Edmund to embrace the magic of Christmas?

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Cast & crew

You Can’t Fight Christmas Cast & Characters

Brely Evans leads the cast as Leslie Major, with Andra Fuller as Edmund James and Persia White as Millicent Williams. Directed by Kenny Young; 5 actors are credited in all.

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More from Kenny Young

More films directed by Kenny Young: Too Many Christmases and Miss Me This Christmas.

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Ratings

You Can’t Fight Christmas Reviews & Ratings

Our Echo Score gives it 51/100, strongest in sensory experience (60) and weakest in character & emotion (45).

51 /100

You Can’t Fight Christmas Echo Score Breakdown

Overall, the film elicits a mixed response that leans toward disappointment. Positive remarks highlight its light‑hearted spirit, relatable lead, and moments of charm, while the majority of feedback underscores a poorly structured plot, unconvincing performances, and a lack of engaging pacing. The divergence between a handful of enthusiastic viewers and numerous critical comments suggests limited broad appeal, resulting in a modest overall rating.

Our own 0–100 rating, built from five aspects: art, character, story, the sensory experience and how well a film rewatches.

  • Art & Craft 55

    In terms of direction and visual execution, the film shows no standout strengths or glaring faults. Reviewers do not comment on cinematography or design, implying a serviceable but unremarkable production. The absence of praise for technical elements suggests a middle‑of‑the‑road level of craftsmanship. Consequently, the art and craft aspect receives an average assessment.

  • Character & Emotion 45

    When evaluating acting and character depth, feedback is predominantly negative. Multiple reviewers describe performances as over‑the‑top, cringey, and lacking chemistry, while a few note believable and likable characters. The concentration of criticism outweighs modest praise, leading to a below‑average score for character and emotional resonance.

  • Story & Flow 50

    The narrative receives mixed commentary. Several users label the storyline as messy, boring, and lacking coherence, whereas others commend its relatable protagonist and an enjoyable Christmas‑themed journey. This split in opinion places the story’s coherence and originality at a midpoint, reflecting neither strong nor weak overall storytelling.

  • Sensory Experience 60

    Sensory elements such as music, sound design, and visual style are largely unaddressed in the reviews, indicating they neither detract from nor enhance the viewing experience noticeably. The lack of specific commentary suggests a neutral perception, warranting a slightly above‑average score for sensory experience.

  • Rewatch Factor 55

    Rewatch potential is debated. Some viewers plan to keep the film in their holiday rotation and cite its spirit and relatable moments, while others report quitting early and deem it forgettable. The balance of occasional enthusiasm against predominant fatigue produces a modestly positive but uncertain rewatch factor.

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You Can’t Fight Christmas Trailers & Videos

The trailer of You Can’t Fight Christmas.

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You Can’t Fight Christmas Also Known As

7 alternative titles, including “Al Natale non si resiste” and “Inclina Navidad de lucha”.

Also known as
  • Al Natale non si resiste
  • Inclina Navidad de lucha
  • Você Não Pode Lutar no Natal
  • Karácsonykor hiába harcolsz
  • 크리스마스의 여왕
  • Prawdziwy duch świąt
  • 躲不过的圣诞节

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FAQ

You Can’t Fight Christmas FAQ: Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of You Can’t Fight Christmas, each answered in a sentence.

How long is You Can’t Fight Christmas?

You Can’t Fight Christmas runs 1 hour 27 minutes (87 minutes).

When was You Can’t Fight Christmas released?

You Can’t Fight Christmas was released on November 1, 2017.

Who directed You Can’t Fight Christmas?

You Can’t Fight Christmas was directed by Kenny Young.

More films by Kenny Young

Who is in the cast of You Can’t Fight Christmas?

You Can’t Fight Christmas stars Brely Evans as Leslie Major, Andra Fuller as Edmund James and Persia White as Millicent Williams, among 5 credited actors.

Does You Can’t Fight Christmas have a post-credit scene?

No. You Can’t Fight Christmas has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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