Candy Cane Lane

Be careful what you wish for.

2023 • 117 min • Comedy · Fantasy · Family

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Synopsis

A man, determined to win the neighborhood's annual Christmas decorating contest, makes a pact with an elf to help him win. However, the elf casts a spell bringing the twelve days of Christmas to life, bringing chaos to the small, unsuspecting town.

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Best from age 7

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A man makes a magical pact to win a Christmas decorating contest, but it backfires when the Twelve Days of Christmas come to life. His family must work together to break the spell before Christmas is ruined. It's a festive and chaotic adventure.

Violence & peril: 3/10
Language: 2/10
Drinking, drugs & smoking: 1/10
Romance & sensuality: 1/10
Scary moments: 4/10

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Magical chaos with animals and objects coming to life
Some mild peril as the family tries to reverse the spell
Characters experience stress due to the magical events

What it models well

Family teamwork
Holiday spirit
Learning from mistakes
Appreciating what you have

Talk about it after

The importance of honesty and integrity
Understanding the consequences of our choices
The true meaning of Christmas beyond winning
Handling unexpected challenges as a family

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Top billed cast

Director: Reginald Hudlin • Crew: Kelly Younger

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RecommendedTrusted family reviewers
I didn't actually mind <em>'Candy Cane Lane'</em>, but I can't exactly say it's a good movie though. Many positives I do not have for this 2023 release, a perfect word for it all really is simply: meh. Eddie Murphy is fine (if nowhere near top form), his onscreen family are alright, the comedy is average, the Xmas vibes are OK, the concept is solid enough. It just doesn't excite.…
r96sk, TMDB Community