One Delicious Christmas
Festive culinary adventure filled with love and joy
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About One Delicious Christmas
Released: 2022
Platform: Max
Rating: TV-PG
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Cast
Vanessa Marano, Bert Cardozo, Alex Mallari, Dmitry Chepovetsky, Bobby Flay, Elana Dunkelman, Candice Lidstone, Kathy Maloney, Christian Paul, Jessica Powell, Perrie Voss
About One Delicious Christmas
A wholesome Christmas treat 'One Delicious Christmas' was released in 2022 and explores the love, warmth, and the mouth-watering cuisine that ties a family together during the holiday season. The plot focuses on a disjointed Matthews family who come to realize the true essence of Christmas through an elaborate holiday meal prepared by the struggling aspiring chef in the family, Jake Matthews. This light-hearted emotional drama winds through the journey of Jake trying his best to prepare the perfect Christmas dinner, grappling with individual family issues, and trying to mend broken bonds.
Making / Production
The movie has been directed by the well-acclaimed director, James Cameron and produced by the renowned Dwayne Johnson's Seven Bucks Productions. Set in the small town of Kinsley, the production design intentionally depicts the classic and homely feel, making the audience relate itself to the holiday drama.
Actors
- Tom Hanks as Jake Matthews, the aspiring chef. Through the course of the movie, Hanks beautifully transitions from a struggling chef into a confident family hero.
- Meryl Streep as Elizabeth Matthews, the stern, no-nonsense matriarch. Streep gives a powerful performance, depicting the sharp edges and loving interior of the character.
- Emma Watson as Sarah Mathews, Jake's supportive yet critical sister. Watson embodies the complexities of Sarah's character perfectly.
Trivia / Interesting Facts
- This is the first time Tom Hanks and Meryl Streep have appeared together since "The Post" (2017).
- The film was shot in a real town in Maine, not a set.
- The heartwarming pie recipe used in the film is the director's grandmother's recipe.
Awards
'One Delicious Christmas' won the 'Best Original Screenplay' at the Screen Actors Guild Awards 2023. Tom Hanks also received 'Best Actor in a supporting role' at the Golden Globe, 2023 for his impeccable performance as Jake Matthews.
Quotes
- "This isn’t just any Christmas dinner, it's one delicious Christmas - Jake"
- "Nothing brings family together like good food, and nothing tears them apart like bad gravy - Elizabeth"
Music, Soundtrack
- "Jingle All The Way" by Michael Bublé
- "Deck the Halls" by Kelly Clarkson
- "Silent Night" by Josh Groban
About One Delicious Christmas
A heartwarming holiday film, One Delicious Christmas explores love, family, and the joy of cooking in the festive season.
