This Is Christmas is a 2022 British Christmas romantic comedy film directed by Chris Foggin and written by Alastair Galbraith. The film stars an ensemble cast including Kaya Scodelario, Alfred Enoch, Nadia Parkes, Timothy Spall, Ben Miller, Sarah Niles, Jeremy Irvine, Alexandra Roach, and Joanna Scanlan.
Premise
Emma and Adam both commute in silence to London each day. One day, Adam invites the whole carriage of regular commuters to hold their own Christmas party.
Cast
Kaya Scodelario as Emma
Alfred Enoch as Adam
Nadia Parkes as Suzy
Timothy Spall as Ray
Ben Miller as Jonathan
Jack Donoghue as Dean
Jeremy Irvine as Simon
Alexandra Roach as Amanda
Joanna Scanlan as Linda
Sarah Niles as Judith
Clinton Liberty as Michael
Robert Emms as Paul
Steve Oram as conductor
Laura Aikman as Polly
Rebecca Root as Miranda
Virginia Thompson as Fay
Production
Filming took place in 2022 in London and Hertfordshire. Despite the Christmas theme and costumes the first week of filming took place in a heatwave with temperatures over 40 degree Celsius.
Release
This Is Christmas was released in the United Kingdom on Sky Cinema and Now on 9 December 2022. In the United States, the film was released on Epix.
Reception
Gabriella Geisinger of Digital Spy described it as "2022's best festive film" with "just enough sugary sweetness, coupled with a hint of sombreness, and – of course – a happy ending to make it a perfect Christmas movie."