Rogue One Star’s Latest Christmas Comedy Becomes a Streaming Sensation
The festive season of 2025 has welcomed a myriad of holiday films from leading streaming platforms. Among them, a standout is the Christmas comedy Oh. What. Fun., directed by Michael Showalter. This film has quickly ascended to the top of Prime Video’s streaming charts in the United States.
Details of “Oh. What. Fun.”
Starring famed actress Michelle Pfeiffer, Oh. What. Fun. features a diverse supporting cast, including:
- Denis Leary
- Chloë Grace Moretz
- Danielle Brooks
- Devery Jacobs
- Havana Rose Liu
- Maude Apatow
- Felicity Jones
Felicity Jones, known for her role in Rogue One: A Star Wars Story, takes on a comedic role in this project. The movie’s script adapts Chandler Baker’s short story of the same name. The narrative follows Claire Clauster, played by Pfeiffer. Claire is the heart of her family’s Christmas traditions. However, this holiday, her family overlooks her, prompting Claire to embark on an adventure of her own.
Plot Summary
The premise unfolds as Claire’s family becomes preoccupied with their own seasonal antics, forgetting their mother’s essential role. Realizing her absence, they scramble to find her just as she begins a journey that allows her to prioritize her own happiness.
Streaming and Reception
Despite its commercial success, Oh. What. Fun. has not been well-received by critics or viewers. The film holds a mere 37% rating on Rotten Tomatoes from critics and an even lower audience score of 27%. The consensus describes the film as having a disjointed holiday spirit and excessive product placement, which detracts from the impressive cast.
Critical Reviews
David Caballero from Collider remarked on the film, calling it “a classier and more prestigious version of a Hallmark holiday movie,” awarding it a score of 6 out of 10.
Release Information
Oh. What. Fun. premiered on December 2, 2025, and is currently available for streaming on Prime Video.
As the holiday season continues, viewers are encouraged to explore the various offerings available on their preferred streaming platforms.
