Comedy ·Family · United States of America · 2006 · 1h 33m

Deck the Halls

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Director
John Whitesell
Cast
Danny DeVito as Buddy Hall Matthew Broderick as Steve Finch Kristin Davis as Kelly Finch Kristin Chenoweth as Tia Hall Alia Shawkat as Madison Finch Fred Armisen as Gustave
Crew
Mark Irwin — Director of Photography Paul Hirsch — Editor George S. Clinton — Original Music Composer Don Rhymer — Writer Matt Corman — Writer Chris Ord — Writer
Tagline

There glows the neighborhood.

Synopsis

Determined to unseat Steve Finch's reign as the town's holiday season king, Buddy Hall plasters his house with so many decorative lights that it'll be visible from space! When their wives bond, and their kids follow suit, the two men only escalate their rivalry - and their decorating.

Trailer Deck the Halls — Official Trailer
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Mood & Themes
husband wife relationshipholidaychristmas treerivalryfeudneighbornew neighborused car salesmanchristmas lightschristmasneighbor feudchristmas decorations
Key Collaborators
John Whitesell Director Mark Irwin Director of Photography Paul Hirsch Editor George S. Clinton Original Music Composer Don Rhymer Writer Matt Corman Writer Chris Ord Writer Arnon Milchan Producer Michael Costigan Producer John Whitesell Producer Bill Brzeski Production Design Carol Ramsey Costume Design
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