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  • 2015
  • Dark Sky Films
  • 1 h 33 m
  • 2015
  • Dark Sky Films
  • 1 h 33 m

Summary Lewd, drunken Uncle Nick (Brian Posehn) stumbles his way through his brother’s cookie cutter-family’s annual Christmas gathering in the hopes of scoring with a super-hot party guest. But the arrival of his equally crass sister coupled with Nick’s liquor-fueled faux pas cause family secrets to bubble to the surface that might spell disast...

Directed By: Chris Kasick

Written By: Mike Demski

  • 2015
  • Dark Sky Films
  • 1 h 33 m
  • 2015
  • Dark Sky Films
  • 1 h 33 m

Uncle Nick

Metascore Generally Unfavorable Based on 5 Critic Reviews
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User Score Mixed or Average Based on 7 User Ratings
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Summary Lewd, drunken Uncle Nick (Brian Posehn) stumbles his way through his brother’s cookie cutter-family’s annual Christmas gathering in the hopes of scoring with a super-hot party guest. But the arrival of his equally crass sister coupled with Nick’s liquor-fueled faux pas cause family secrets to bubble to the surface that might spell disast...

Directed By: Chris Kasick

Written By: Mike Demski

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60
Dec 4, 2015
Demski and director Chris Kasick wrap up the story neatly — in both senses of that word — by suggesting that we can all feel better at somebody else's expense.
By Martin Tsai FULL REVIEW
60
Dec 1, 2015
Posehn, flaunting his insulin-resistant physique and middle-aged dong, is the perfect counterpoint to the wretched American Beauty, providing a way more accurate portrayal of midlife creepiness.
By Chris Packham FULL REVIEW
40
Dec 3, 2015
Even at a brisk 81 minutes, this indie can barely sustain its boozy comedic buzz.
By Nick Schager FULL REVIEW
40
Dec 3, 2015
Failing to live up to it anarchic convictions by adding sympathetic aspects to its central character shortly before the conclusion, Uncle Nick, much like the sorts of holiday celebrations it depicts, is ultimately too strained to be enjoyable.
By Frank Scheck FULL REVIEW
25
Dec 4, 2015
The bad behavior on display, instead of emerging organically from the characters, seems frequently chosen from a menu of sorts.
By Glenn Kenny FULL REVIEW

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Production Company Chris Kasick Company
Release Date Dec 4, 2015
Duration 1 h 33 m
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Tagline Nothing ruins Christmas like family.
Website http://www.unclenickmovie.com/
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