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The Herdmans are absolutely the worst kids in the history of the world. They lie, they steal, they bully… and now they’ve hijacked the town Christmas pageant. Directed by Dallas Jenkins (The Chosen) and based on Barbara Robinson’s beloved 1972 children’s book, THE BEST CHRISTMAS PAGEANT EVER follows six siblings who sneak into church searching for snacks and walk away with the lead roles in the town pageant. Grace (Judy Greer) is directing the performance for the very first time; she and her daughter Beth (Molly Belle Wright) and husband Bob (Pete Holmes) are in over their heads, especially against a town that wants them to kick the Herdmans out. But the play’s mischievous stars might unwittingly teach a community the true meaning of Christmas.
“...lovingly adapted by director Dallas Jenkins into a warm-hearted film that glows with the message of hope and kindness… the film endears itself by carrying its religious messages lightly, with humor, warmth, generosity. “
— Nell Minow, RogerEbert.com
“This feel-good family Christmas movie stays true to the book's humor and heart. Like the beloved novel it's based on, The Best Christmas Pageant Ever, doesn't shy away from showing the six Herdman siblings—Imogene, Ralph, Leroy, Claude, Ollie, and Gladys—in all of their "worst kids ever" glory (yes, they smoke!)....[Director Dallas Jenkins] makes this adaptation accessible to secular audiences while retaining enough spiritual elements to please Christian families.”
— Sandie Angulo Chen, Common Sense Media
“With all the Christmas movies released every year, it’s getting harder to sift through the chaff and find the really good ones. The Best Christmas Pageant Ever stands out. It’s one of the best holiday movies in a long time, an intelligent and thoughtful film about the true meaning of Christmas and how easy it is for anyone — even true believers — to get caught up in the superficial trappings and lose sight of why it’s important. We really did need yet another Christmas movie. Specifically, this one.”
— William Bibbiani, TheWrap
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