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Oh. What. Fun.

Play trailer 2:26 Poster for Oh. What. Fun. PG-13 2025 1h 47m Holiday Comedy Play Trailer Watchlist
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Claire Clauster (Michelle Pfeiffer) is the glue that holds her chaotic, lovable family together every holiday season. From perfectly frosted cookies to meticulously wrapped gifts, no one decks the halls quite like Claire. But this year, as her grown kids and distracted husband get swept up in their own seasonal dramas, they make one crucial mistake: they forget their mom. By the time they realize she's missing, Claire's already set off on a festive adventure of her own -- one that doesn't involve cooking, cleaning, or coordinating anyone else's chaos. As her family scrambles to find her and salvage their Christmas, Claire rediscovers what the holidays mean when you're finally free to put yourself first.
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Stuffing a whole lot of talent into a puny stocking, Oh. What. Fun.'s murky holiday spirit and distracting product placement too often weigh down an appealing cast.

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Courtney Howard Variety Dec 10, 2025
It makes audiences wish for the slightly darker version simmering beneath the surface, instead of the one with a Norman Rockwell-esque, shellacked sheen and rushed resolutions. Go to Full Review
Peter Travers The Travers Take Dec 5, 2025
1.5/4
Oh, What. Crap. This lump of coal in our holiday stocking entraps Michelle Pfeiffer and is flat, stilted, lazy and so stretched out with Xmas clichés that you want to scream, bah-humbug Go to Full Review
Coleman Spilde Salon.com Dec 4, 2025
“Oh. What. Fun.” may not be a perfect film, but it’s just right for anyone who turns into a needy terror around the holidays, whether they realize it or not. Go to Full Review
André Didyme-Dôme Rolling Stone en Español Sep 12, 2026
Oh. What. Fun. promised delightful chaos but ends up delivering empty chaos. [Full review in Spanish] Go to Full Review
James Croot The Post NZ Apr 2, 2026
Thankfully it’s closer in sensibilities and laughs-per-minute to Happiest Season or National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation than Christmas With the Kranks or The Family Stone. Go to Full Review
M.N. Miller Geek Vibes Nation Mar 14, 2026
4/10
Oh. What. Fun. teases a sharp, edgy holiday comedy and delivers Michelle Pfeiffer at her best, only to crumble into a bland, unfocused jumble that squanders every spark it ignites. Go to Full Review
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wolf A @RT14018532 Sep 9, 2026 it had potential, but any theme they wanted to tap on they spit on, crumbled it, threw it in the fire... and then blamed the dog for it. all characters are avoidant, delusional, manipulative blame shifters. See more Nate S @smithn1124 Jul 11, 2026 Oh. What. Fun. didn’t reinvent the wheel, but it did what some new Christmas movies fail to do: put together some actors who actually seem to enjoy each other’s company and the movie that they’re making. Oh. What. Fun. may not be one I revisit next year, but it certainly wasn’t a holiday swing and miss. See more Robert H @TheMovieRevieweryk May 30, 2026 This movie was absolutely garbage. I picked a movie to watch since I was bored, this movie was a "Comedy" and it was not wrong. It was a comedy for how trash it really is! It looked like they barely had a budget. They said to the actor "Just come in, you will do good!" They did a horrendous job producing this movie. I would rather watch Morbius 100x in a row than watch this garbage of a movie. I watched this movie a while ago and just wanted to share my opinion. I would NOT see this at all. You would be even more bored. Terrible movie. And the actors had terrible lines! How much more worse could this movie get?!? See more Vanessa S @motherofmovies Mar 25, 2026 Better than anticipated See more Nader F. @knownasnad Mar 25, 2026 62% Michelle is undeniably the heart of this film. What a role, and what an incredible performance, she really carries the entire experience on her shoulders. The acting overall works well, and the cast feels well chosen, with a natural chemistry that makes the story easy to follow and connect with. That said, the direction didn’t fully land for me. Some of the transitions felt off, almost distracting at times, and a few of the visual effects came across as cheap and oddly placed, like something quickly put together rather than thoughtfully executed. It takes you out of the moment more than it pulls you in. At its core, it’s a simple, relatable family movie that’s easy to watch and easy to digest. There’s nothing particularly complex or groundbreaking here, and you’ve probably seen this kind of story before. Still, it does enough to keep you mildly entertained. It’s one of those films you put on when you just want something light to pass the time, nothing more, nothing less. See more Logan G. @SequelsArentAlwaysBad12 Jan 31, 2026 Oh. What. Fun. is pretty funny, and has a great cast. See more Read all reviews
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Synopsis Claire Clauster (Michelle Pfeiffer) is the glue that holds her chaotic, lovable family together every holiday season. From perfectly frosted cookies to meticulously wrapped gifts, no one decks the halls quite like Claire. But this year, as her grown kids and distracted husband get swept up in their own seasonal dramas, they make one crucial mistake: they forget their mom. By the time they realize she's missing, Claire's already set off on a festive adventure of her own -- one that doesn't involve cooking, cleaning, or coordinating anyone else's chaos. As her family scrambles to find her and salvage their Christmas, Claire rediscovers what the holidays mean when you're finally free to put yourself first.
Director
Michael Showalter
Producer
Jane Rosenthal, Berry Welsh, Michael Showalter, Jordana Mollick, Kate Churchill
Screenwriter
Chandler Baker, Chandler Baker, Michael Showalter
Distributor
Prime Video
Production Co
Amazon MGM Studios
Rating
PG-13 (Sexual Material|Strong Language|Some Drug Use)
Genre
Holiday, Comedy
Original Language
English
Release Date (Streaming)
Dec 3, 2025
Runtime
1h 47m
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