A Beverly Hills Christmas
A Beverly Hills Christmas

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A Beverly Hills Christmas

1987
Movie
48 min
English

An evening of Christmas music from stars living in Beverly Hills, California.

Insights

IMDb4.7/10
Director: Alan MetterGenres: Comedy, Family

Plot Summary

This made-for-television holiday film follows the antics of a wealthy Beverly Hills family during the Christmas season. When their spoiled children get into trouble, they are sent to a remote mountain cabin to learn the true meaning of Christmas. However, their efforts to escape their privileged upbringing lead to more comedic mishaps.

Critical Reception

A Beverly Hills Christmas was generally panned by critics, who found its humor predictable and its plot uninspired. While it aimed for a lighthearted family comedy, many reviews pointed to a lack of genuine warmth and originality, often citing it as a forgettable holiday movie.

What Reviewers Say

  • Lacked originality and relied on tired comedic tropes.

  • The humor was often forced and fell flat.

  • A forgettable entry in the made-for-TV holiday movie genre.

Google audience: Audience reviews for this film are scarce, but those that exist often describe it as a dated and unengaging holiday film with a predictable storyline.

Fun Fact

Despite its title, the film was not actually filmed in Beverly Hills, but rather in various locations in and around Los Angeles, California.

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