Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Measured
- Intensity
- Mild
- Complexity
- Simple
- Violence
- None
- witty
- warm
- whimsical
- christmas eve
- holiday gathering
What critics said
Critics generally found the special an appealing, distinctive holiday experience when its hummable songs and celebrity parade aligned with Bill Murray's relaxed persona.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
Bill Murray, George Clooney, Miley Cyrus, Paul Shaffer, and other performers play themselves within the Christmas entertainment setting.
Murray tries to avoid Jackie, a talent agent seeking to represent him, reflecting the protagonist's refusal of conventional management.
The hotel storyline provides connective tissue for Christmas carols, celebrity appearances, and comic bits rather than a conventional feature-length plot.
A New York City hotel during a snowstorm becomes the enclosed stage for encounters, performances, and holiday camaraderie.
Films like A Very Murray Christmas, and why
The Muppet Christmas Carol
holiday musical comedy built around celebrity cameos, familiar songs, and a genial host persona
Scrooged
stylized christmas variety entertainment combining musical performances, comedy sketches, and ensemble celebrity appeal
Love Actually
warm, star-driven holiday comedy with musical elements and an emphasis on seasonal conviviality
Movie Details
- Director
- Sofia Coppola
- Release Date
- 2015-12-04
- Runtime
- 56 min
- Rating
- 5.2 / 10 (469)
Cast
- Bill Murray
- Paul Shaffer
- Michael Cera
- George Clooney
- Miley Cyrus
- Dimitri Dimitrov
- David Johansen
- Rashida Jones
- Jenny Lewis
- Amy Poehler
Where to watch in United States
- Streaming
- Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads
Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.
Common questions
- What is A Very Murray Christmas about?
- Bill Murray turns a snowbound New York hotel into a loose, star-studded Christmas cabaret where comic awkwardness gives way to communal holiday warmth.
- What is A Very Murray Christmas like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of A Very Murray Christmas as measured, its intensity as mild and its storytelling as simple.
- Is A Very Murray Christmas violent?
- No — Ember's analysis finds no violence in A Very Murray Christmas.
- What did critics think of A Very Murray Christmas?
- Critics generally found the special an appealing, distinctive holiday experience when its hummable songs and celebrity parade aligned with Bill Murray's relaxed persona.
- Which films are like A Very Murray Christmas?
- Films with a similar feel include The Muppet Christmas Carol, Scrooged, and Love Actually.
- How long is A Very Murray Christmas?
- A Very Murray Christmas runs 56 minutes.
- Where can I watch A Very Murray Christmas?
- In United States, A Very Murray Christmas streams on Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads.
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