A Bad Moms Christmas Synopsis & Review: Plot Summary

🎯 Quick Overview

😅 Plot Summary – Badly Explained

Three moms try to have a chill Christmas, but their own moms show up and make it a mess of bad decisions and questionable holiday cheer.

🍿 A Bad Moms Christmas: Detailed Plot Synopsis

The Moms’ Christmas Stress

Amy, Kiki, and Carla, already struggling with the everyday pressures of motherhood, are now facing the added stress of the Christmas season. They’re overwhelmed by the expectations of creating the perfect holiday for their families. The film opens with them expressing their frustrations and longing for a simpler, less chaotic Christmas.

The Grandmothers Arrive

Adding to the moms’ stress, their own mothers unexpectedly arrive for the holidays. Amy’s mother, Ruth, is critical and overbearing, Kiki’s mother, Sandy, is overly attached and clingy, and Carla’s mother, Isis, is a free-spirited and irresponsible woman who has been largely absent from her life. Each mother-daughter dynamic presents unique challenges.

Taking Back Christmas

The moms decide to “take Christmas back” and rebel against the pressures and expectations. They embark on a series of misadventures, including getting drunk at the mall and causing chaos at a Sexy Santa competition. Each mom also deals with her own mother’s eccentricities and the challenges they bring to their relationships.

⚠️ Spoilers and Ending Explained

🎬 Cast & Characters

• Amy (Mila Kunis): A mother striving for a simple Christmas, challenged by her own mother’s grand plans and expectations.
• Kiki (Kristen Bell): An overworked mother overwhelmed by her own mother’s smothering and constant presence.
• Carla (Kathryn Hahn): A free-spirited mother facing the unexpected return of her own gambling-addicted and unreliable mother.
• Ruth (Christine Baranski): Amy’s critical and overbearing mother who tries to control Christmas with her lavish plans.
• Sandy (Cheryl Hines): Kiki’s excessively clingy mother whose overwhelming presence causes friction.
• Isis (Susan Sarandon): Carla’s irresponsible and gambling-addicted mother who returns after a long absence seeking money.
• Ty Swindel (Justin Hartley): A male stripper who becomes involved with Carla and adds comedic and romantic elements to the plot.

💬 Memorable Quotes

• Kenny G: “It’s not a flute, bitch!” – Kenny G’s cameo features this line after Mila Kunis’ character tells him to leave her home, delivering a surprisingly aggressive response that became a memorable moment.
• Ruth: “It’s December 19th — even the Jews have Christmas trees by now.” – Ruth says this line to showcase her over-the-top approach to Christmas, highlighting her desire for a lavish celebration.

💰Box Office

• Budget: $28,000,000
• Domestic Gross: $72,110,659
• Worldwide Gross: $130,560,428

💥 A Bad Moms Christmas Reviews

Personal Review

Okay, I’ll admit, this isn’t high art. It’s a silly, over-the-top comedy, but sometimes that’s exactly what I need during the holidays! I laughed out loud at the waxing scene and Christine Baranski’s one-liners. The movie is about mothers, and the film gave me a new perspective to have compassion for mothers during the holiday season.

• Who would enjoy:
  • “Fans of the first Bad Moms movie”
  • “Viewers who enjoy raunchy comedies”
  • “Those looking for a lighthearted holiday film”
  • “Adults who can relate to the stresses of motherhood during the holidays”
• Content warnings ⚠:
  • “Strong language”
  • “Crude sexual humor”
  • “Drug use”
  • “Brief nudity”
  • “Suggestive scenes”

Professional Reviews

• Rotten Tomatoes: “A Bad Moms Christmas doubles down on the raunchiness but forgets the heart, resulting in a holiday sequel that’s more naughty than nice.
• IMDB: “A Bad Moms Christmas is a funny, fun, and easy to watch film that will make you appreciate your friendships and the importance of good relationships with family. However, don’t expect cinematic brilliance, but laugh out loud fun.
• Common Sense Media: “Raunchy holiday sequel has drinking, drug use, sex humor. The movie could have leaned a little harder on what makes families special.

Audience Reactions

Kenny G’s cameo was a unexpected surprise and the funniest part of the film.: The cast chemistry and raunchy humor were hits with viewers looking for lighthearted entertainment.

Overall Consensus: A raunchy holiday comedy that’s fun if you don’t expect too much, but it’s not for everyone.

Awards

🛠️ Behind the Scenes

• “Kathryn Hahn wrote a personal letter to Susan Sarandon, asking her to play her mother in the film, expressing her admiration and belief that Sarandon would perfectly capture the character’s essence.”
• “The movie was filmed in Atlanta, Georgia, where RaceTrac gas stations are headquartered. This explains the appearance of RaceTrac cups in scenes supposedly set in Chicago, where the gas station chain doesn’t exist.”
• “There are no opening credits at all. The title doesn’t even appear on-screen until the end of the movie, a stylistic choice aimed at immediately immersing the audience in the chaotic holiday atmosphere.”

🖥️ How to Watch A Bad Moms Christmas?

A Bad Moms Christmas is available for streaming and purchase on various platforms. You can find it on services like Prime Video, Apple TV, and Vudu, where you can rent or buy the movie. Check your local listings for cable on-demand options as well. For physical copies, retailers like Amazon and Best Buy offer Blu-ray and DVD versions.

🎥 Similar Movies

If you enjoyed A Bad Moms Christmas, you might like these similar films:

• Bad Moms (2016): The original film that introduces the core characters and their struggles with motherhood, establishing the franchise’s raunchy comedic style.
• Daddy’s Home 2 (2017): Another holiday-themed comedy released the same year, focusing on the dynamic between fathers and their own fathers during the Christmas season.
• The Other Woman (2014): Explores female friendship and revenge with a comedic tone, similar to the camaraderie and rebellious spirit in ‘A Bad Moms Christmas.’
• Bridesmaids (2011): Features strong female characters and raunchy humor while exploring the complexities of female friendships, offering a comparable comedic dynamic.

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• Bad Moms (Two-Movie Collection) [Blu-ray]: Relive all the inappropriate holiday-themed comedy with the Bad Moms two movie collection. Perfect to share with your mom friends!
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• What Would a Bad Mom Do: Dishing Dirt on Love, Sex, Kids, and All the Sticky Parts of Family Life: With insight and humor, Glennon Doyle Melton, author of the #1 New York Times bestseller Untamed, reveals that to mother well, we need only love and accept ourselves.

🎧 Soundtrack

A Bad Moms Christmas features a captivating soundtrack that enhances the movie’s atmosphere and emotional impact. Here are some notable tracks:

• “Run Run Rudolph” – performed by Chuck Berry
• “Blue Christmas” – performed by The Lumineers
• “Here Comes Santa Claus” – performed by Elvis Presley

You can find the complete soundtrack on Amazon Music and Apple Music.

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