★★★★★ – An old school slice of comfort and joy for the cold season – Eye for Film. A modern Christmas classic, Alexander Payne and Paul Giamatti reunite following Sideways in this delightful, bittersweet comedy set during the festive season at a stuffy New England prep scholl.

"★★★★★ – An old school slice of comfort and joy for the cold season" – Eye for Film

"★★★★ – Paul Giamatti is a grinchy teacher in Alexander Payne’s loveable answer to The Breakfast Club" – Time Out

★★★★ – Evening Standard

★★★★ – Telegraph

A modern Christmas classic, Alexander Payne’s film saw him reunite with his Sideways star Paul Giamatti for this delightful bittersweet comedy. Denied the chance to escape his stuffy New England prep school for the festive break, young Angus (Dominic Sessa) finds himself stuck with fussy classics teacher Mr Hunham, and school cook Mary. As Angus pushes against Mr Hunham’s rules, a grudging respect begins to grow.

Winner of 2 BAFTAs and the Academy Award for Actress in a Supporting Role.