This Christmas (2007 film)

This Christmas
Theatrical release poster
Directed byPreston A. Whitmore II
Written byPreston A. Whitmore II
Produced byPreston A. Whitmore II
Will Packer
StarringDelroy Lindo
Idris Elba
Loretta Devine
Chris Brown
Columbus Short
Regina King
Keith Robinson
Laz Alonso
Sharon Leal
Lauren London
Mekhi Phifer
CinematographyAlexander Gruszynski
Edited byPaul Seydor
Music byMarcus Miller
Production
companies
Distributed bySony Pictures Releasing
Release date
  • November 21, 2007 (2007-11-21)
Running time
119 minutes
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish
Budget$13 million
Box office$49.8 million

This Christmas is a 2007 American Christmas comedy drama film produced by Rainforest Films and distributed by Screen Gems. The film was written and directed by Preston A. Whitmore II, who also produced it alongside Will Packer, and stars Delroy Lindo, Loretta Devine, Idris Elba, Regina King, Chris Brown and Mekhi Phifer. It centers on the Whitfield family, as they overcome many trials and obstacles during the Christmas season. The film is named after the 1970 Donny Hathaway song of the same name. The film was released theatrically on November 21, 2007.