Oh. What. Fun. delivers a fresh twist on the classic holiday movie by spotlighting the unsung hero of every festive season: the overworked family host.
Claire Clauster, played by the incomparable Michelle Pfeiffer, is the powerhouse mom who keeps her family’s Christmas running like clockwork. But when her well-thought-out, planned holiday goes off the rails, and her family accidentally leaves her behind, Claire finally breaks free from the chaos to embark on an adventure of her own. What follows is an entertaining blend of comedy, heart, and holiday mayhem as Claire’s family races to find her, only to realize just how much she truly means to them.
Director Michael Showalter brings together a standout film that includes Felicity Jones, Chloë Grace Moretz, Denis Leary, Jason Schwartzman, Dominic Sessa, and more, creating a lively on-screen family that feels both hilariously dysfunctional and deeply relatable.
The Knockturnal spoke with Michelle Pfeiffer and Felicity Jones, who play the mother–daughter duo of Claire and Channing, about the film’s heart, humor, and its celebration of finding yourself even while dealing with holiday expectations. The movie is more than a Christmas comedy; it’s a story about being seen, appreciated, and embracing the joy that comes when life goes off-script.
Oh. What. Fun. will be available globally on Prime Video on December 3.
