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Christmas at the Kringles
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Directed by Kevin Lewis. With Ron Livingston, Rachel Bilson, Rob Riggle.
6.0/10
MOVIHERO RATINGWHAT IT'S ABOUT
The Severson family move to a suburban neighborhood where their next-door neighbors, the Kringles, celebrate Christmas year-round. But when their son becomes increasingly attached to the unusual family, Mark and Julie begin to suspect that their neighbors aren't quite what they seem.
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6.0/10
MOVIHERO RATINGYOUR WATCHLISTThe Severson family move to a suburban neighborhood where their next-door neighbors, the Kringles, celebrate Christmas year-round. But when their son becomes increasin…
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Release snapshot for Christmas at the Kringles.
MoviHero lists October 29, 2026 as the release date for Christmas at the Kringles. Kevin Lewis is the listed director. The listed cast includes Ron Livingston as Mark Severson, Rachel Bilson as Julie Severson, Rob Riggle as Drunk Santa, Arden Myrin as Carol Kringle. A trailer and 5 stills are available on this page.
Release dateOctober 29, 2026
GenresComedy · Action · Horror
Runtime1h 40m
DirectorKevin Lewis
CastRon Livingston as Mark Severson, Rachel Bilson as Julie Severson, Rob Riggle as Drunk Santa, Arden Myrin as Carol Kringle
TrailerAvailable on this page
Images5 stills
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Christmas at the Kringles runs 1h 40m. Allow extra time for breaks.
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The current MoviHero pacing estimate is 8/10: a faster-moving watch.
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The emotional-impact estimate is 6/10, suggesting a moderate emotional load. This does not tell you whether the ending is happy or sad.
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MoviHero Rating: 6.0/10 from 6 votes. Updated Nov 14, 2026.
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Pacing8/10
Emotional Impact6/10
Mind-Bending2/10
Scary7/10
Violence6/10
Rewatchability3/10
Attention Required3/10
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otherMark SeversonMark Severson in Christmas at the Kringles (2026), played by Ron Livingston.Open character guide otherJulie SeversonJulie Severson in Christmas at the Kringles (2026), played by Rachel Bilson.Open character guide otherDrunk SantaDrunk Santa in Christmas at the Kringles (2026), played by Rob Riggle.Open character guide
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