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Overview

User Rating:
6.9/10   1,246 votes
Director:
Gurinder Chadha
Writers:
Gurinder Chadha (written by) &
Paul Mayeda Berges (written by)
Release Date:
11 August 2000 (Norway) more
Genre:
Drama | Comedy more
Tagline:
Families. Fights. Feasts. A holiday tradition. more
Plot:
In LA's Fairfax district, where ethnic groups abound, four households celebrate Thanksgiving amidst family tensions... more | add synopsis
Awards:
1 win & 3 nominations more
User Comments:
Loved this film more

Cast

 (Cast overview, first billed only)
Mercedes Ruehl ... Elizabeth 'Lizzy' Avila

Victor Rivers ... Javier Avila

Douglas Spain ... Anthony 'Tony' Avila
Maria Carmen ... Sofia Avila

Isidra Vega ... Gina Avila
Elena Lopez ... Grandma Avila

A Martinez ... Daniel 'Danny'

Richard Yniguez ... Robert Avila
Lorraine Perez ... Auntie Delores
Eva Rodriguez ... Auntie Eva

Adrian Armas ... Avila cousin
Caz ... Gordo, the Avila's dog

Joan Chen ... Trinh Nguyen

François Chau ... Duc Nguyen (as Francois Chau)

Will Yun Lee ... Jimmy Nguyen
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Additional Details

MPAA:
Rated PG-13 for some sexuality, brief language and a perilous situation.
Runtime:
109 min
Country:
UK | USA
Color:
Color
Sound Mix:
Dolby
Filming Locations:
Los Angeles, California, USA
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Movie Connections:
References "Bonanza" (1959) more
Soundtrack:
24-7-365 (Remix) more

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2 out of 2 people found the following comment useful:-
Loved this film, 12 March 2001
9/10
Author: jwhite999 from California

Funny, charming, sad, and completely entertaining throughout.... a very talented ensemble cast...some surprises in the story. This is, I think, a holiday classic. I look forward to seeing it again and again.

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