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Happy Holidays (2008)
Not Rated
103 min | Comedy

Happy Holidays (2008)

Not Rated

103 min | Comedy

"Happy Holidays" is a film that takes a comedic look at what happens when three childhood friends unexpectedly reunite in their Connecticut hometown right before Christmas. It's a story about growing up, growing apart, and eventually ...See more"Happy Holidays" is a film that takes a comedic look at what happens when three childhood friends unexpectedly reunite in their Connecticut hometown right before Christmas. It's a story about growing up, growing apart, and eventually finding common ground. It's also about perception vs. reality, and how more often than not we make things much more difficult for ourselves than they need to be. In the film, the lead characters have conflicting perspectives on life: Alden is a recent convert to Judaism. He currently lives in Chicago, but is constantly on the move. Alden has major commitment issues. Kirby is a staunch Catholic, who uses his faith to justify his moral lapses. Kirby is in town from Baltimore, where he lives with his wife and kids. And Patrick still lives in his parents' house in Connecticut (which he purchased from them; they live in Maine.) A self-proclaimed Atheist, Patrick is also one of the only openly gay men in town. Patrick's parents, coincidentally, have major issues with the fact that he's gay (or so he thinks...). The story really centers on Patrick, whose life is becoming more and more complicated, especially around the holidays. Not only is he dealing with his parents' lack of acceptance for his lifestyle (or his own perception of their lack of his acceptance), but he is also trying to figure out where his relationship stands with his partner, Kevin. Should he stay with Kevin? Should he continue living in his parents' house? What does he want to do with his life? Patrick conveniently puts these issues on hold while he attempts to help his friends with their problems. Alden arrives a day before Christmas Eve. He is running from his longtime girlfriend who has just proposed to him. Kirby arrives the same day, but he's in town for his estranged father's funeral. Patrick and his friends spend the next forty-eight hours trying to relive the past. In doing so, they ultimately discover that the past isn't exactly as they remembered. They literally dig up old memories in the form of a time capsule, and with the help of a bottle of Patrick's uncle's wine, an old copy of TV Guide, and the effervescent music of Billy Ocean, the guys are transported back to the 1980s. But, the reality of the present is more powerful than any fond recollection of the past. Finding themselves stuck in the present, they must come to terms with who they are now, not only as friends, but also as adults. "Happy Holidays" is a story about perception, personal beliefs, and in the end, acceptance. It's funny, thought provoking, and moving, but also poignant, and at times, hilarious. The holidays will never be the same! Written by Anonymous See less

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51 cast members

Name	Known for
Paul Hungerford Patrick Donovan Patrick Donovan See fewer	Stark Raving Mad (2002)
John B. Crye Alden J. Winslow III Alden J. Winslow III See fewer	Chance (I) (2020)
Thomas Rhoads Kirby Chase Kirby Chase See fewer	The Last Seduction (1994)
Michael Emanuel Mr. Donovan Mr. Donovan See fewer	Outbreak (1995)
Bill Daly Kevin Kevin See fewer	Mike & Molly (2010)
Nicole Anderson Santa Santa See fewer	Happy Holidays (2008)
Susan Avetikyan Jamie Jamie See fewer	The Last Musketeer (2010)
Suzanne Beers Annabelle Annabelle See fewer	Torture Room (2007)
Jim Blanchette Father Gregory Father Gregory See fewer	Disposal (2015)
Diane Chambers Barbara Barbara See fewer	Sharknado (2013)
Kyle Clark Nativity Play Kid #1 Nativity Play Kid #1 See fewer	George Lopez (2002)
Noah Crawford Young Kirby (scenes deleted) Young Kirby (scenes deleted) See fewer	Trust (I) (2010)
Mike D'Alonzo Funeral Director Funeral Director See fewer	The Mix (2013)
Ruth de Sosa Mrs. Donovan Mrs. Donovan See fewer	Planes, Trains & Automobiles (1987)
Shawn Donnelly Scott Scott See fewer	Happy Holidays (2008)
Heidi Favia Restaurant Patron #2 Restaurant Patron #2 See fewer	Happy Holidays (2008)
James Ferguson Bartender Bartender See fewer	Babylon A.D. (2008)
Molly Beck Ferguson Minta Minta See fewer	Creative Differences (2010)
Elaine Anne Furst Maureen / ex-wife Maureen / ex-wife See fewer	Born Criminal (2015)
Michelle Gardner Mandy (as Michelle L. Gardner) Mandy (as Michelle L. Gardner) See fewer	Grey's Anatomy (2005)
Christopher David Gourlay Barney Chase (deceased) Barney Chase (deceased) See fewer	Greencard Warriors (2013)
Tory Green Nativity Play Kid #5 Nativity Play Kid #5 See fewer	Molly: An American Girl on the Home Front (2006)
Rif Haffar Gordon Gordon See fewer	Arrested Development (2003)
Zack Hexum AM Radio DJ (as Zachary Hexum) AM Radio DJ (as Zachary Hexum) See fewer	Danger Force (2020)
Erin Howie Mrs. Wilson's Daughter Mrs. Wilson's Daughter See fewer	The Tonight Show with Jay Leno (1992)
Denise Langhammer Bar Patron #2 Bar Patron #2 See fewer	Happy Holidays (2008)
Tayler Lynch Young Patrick (scenes deleted) Young Patrick (scenes deleted) See fewer	Keep Your Distance (2005)
Daniel Madden Nativity Play Kid #3 Nativity Play Kid #3 See fewer	The Secret Life of Scientists and Engineers (2009)
Nicholas Madden Nativity Play Kid #4 Nativity Play Kid #4 See fewer	Devolver MaxPass+ Showcase: Monetization as a Service (2021)
Charlene Maguire Bar Patron #1 Bar Patron #1 See fewer	Happy Holidays (2008)
Miles Matthews Nativity Play Kid #2 Nativity Play Kid #2 See fewer	Happy Holidays (2008)
Max Job (scenes deleted) Job (scenes deleted) See fewer
Patty Meza Joy Joy See fewer	Happy Holidays (2008)
Tom Misuraca Restaurant Patron #1 Restaurant Patron #1 See fewer	No Small Parts (2024)
Kirk Moody EMT #1 EMT #1 See fewer	Dumb Money (2023)
Minta Fairchild Mullins Waitress Waitress See fewer	Who Dunt Dunt Dunnit? : the movie (2023)
Michael A. Neil Cab Driver Cab Driver See fewer	Happy Holidays (2008)
Christopher Grant Pearson Jon (as Christopher Grant) Jon (as Christopher Grant) See fewer	Ghosted (I) (2017)
Elise N. Petrocelli Young Girl on Street Young Girl on Street See fewer	Happy Holidays (2008)
Nicole A. Petrocelli Mom on Street Mom on Street See fewer	Happy Holidays (2008)
Ramona Rhoades Mrs. Whitman Mrs. Whitman See fewer	Happy Holidays (2008)
R.J. Schines Young Alden (scenes deleted) Young Alden (scenes deleted) See fewer	CVU Psycho Kid (2005)
David Schneider Dine R. Patron Dine R. Patron See fewer	Show Me (2011)
Lizbeth Scordo Pet Store Customer Pet Store Customer See fewer	Happy Holidays (2008)
Lora Severn Restaurant Patron #3 (as Lori Severn) Restaurant Patron #3 (as Lori Severn) See fewer	Mystery ER (2007)
Robyn Simms Aimee Aimee See fewer	X-Men (2000)
Chris Soldevilla Father Carmichael (scenes deleted) Father Carmichael (scenes deleted) See fewer	Coyote Ugly (2000)
Jim Stoddard Custodian Custodian See fewer	The Gamer Lounge (2021)
Eileen T'Kaye Mrs. Richardson Mrs. Richardson See fewer	Frances (1982)
Nan Taylor Yarn Store Manager Yarn Store Manager See fewer	Happy Holidays (2008)
John Zagorski EMT #2 EMT #2 See fewer	Happy Holidays (2008)