The cast

It’s entirely unfathomable that this 2005 dramedy would fly under anyone’s radar, considering the almost biblical number of famous faces that bring this maddening story to life.

Sarah Jessica Parker stars as Meredith, an uptight businesswoman who struggles with the big family Christmas that her boyfriend Everett (Dermot Mulroney) has invited her to. The family in question consists of judgemental mother Sybil (Diane Keaton), fiery sisters Amy (Rachel McAdams) and Susannah (Elizabeth Reaser), stern-voiced father Kelly (Craig T Nelson), and loveable brothers Ben (Luke Wilson) and Thad (Tyrone Giordano). And not to forget Meredith’s kooky sister Julie, who she enlists to join her as an ally, played by Claire Danes.

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