Good Luck Charlie, It's Christmas! facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Good Luck Charlie, It's Christmas! |
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| Genre | Comedy/Family/Teen |
| Written by | Geoff Rodkey |
| Directed by | Arlene Sanford |
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| Theme music composer | David Lawrence |
| Country of origin | United States |
| Original language(s) | English |
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| Producer(s) | Matias Alvarez Dan Staley Sheri Singer Phil Baker Drew Vaupen |
| Cinematography | Kenneth Zunder |
| Editor(s) | Anita Brandt-Burgoyne |
| Running time | 85 minutes |
| Production company(s) | It's a Laugh Productions Salty Pictures |
| Distributor | Disney-ABC Domestic Television |
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| Original network | Disney Channel |
| Original release | December 2, 2011 |
Good Luck Charlie, It's Christmas! is a fun Christmas movie from 2011. It's also known as Good Luck Charlie: The Road Trip Movie in the United Kingdom and Ireland. This film is based on the popular Disney Channel Original Series called Good Luck Charlie.
The movie was directed by Arlene Sanford and written by Geoff Rodkey. It stars the main actors from the TV show, including Bridgit Mendler, Leigh-Allyn Baker, Bradley Steven Perry, Mia Talerico, Eric Allan Kramer, and Jason Dolley. The story follows the Duncan family as they try to travel for Christmas. It first aired on Disney Channel on December 2, 2011.
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The Story of the Movie
The Duncan family plans to spend Christmas at Amy's parents' new home in Palm Springs, California. But their trip quickly goes wrong!
Teddy and Amy's Journey
Teddy (Bridgit Mendler) decides to give up her airplane seat for a free ticket. She wants to prove she can travel alone for spring break. Her mom, Amy (Leigh-Allyn Baker), gets off the plane with her. They soon find out the next flight to Palm Springs is after Christmas.
Stranded, Teddy and Amy try different ways to reach Palm Springs. They even try to hitchhike with an older couple. During their journey, Amy shares a big secret: she's going to have another baby! In Las Vegas, their luggage gets stolen. Teddy and Amy argue, and Teddy gets very upset. To earn money for food, they sing Christmas carols. They find the girl who stole their luggage, Jordan, who is also lost and trying to get home. Amy helps Jordan talk to her mom. Teddy even gives Jordan her plane ticket so she can get home for Christmas. This kind act helps Teddy and Amy make up.
The Rest of the Family's Adventures
Meanwhile, the rest of the family arrives in Palm Springs. Bob (Eric Allan Kramer) tries to take care of Charlie (Mia Talerico). Amy's mom, Petunia (Debra Monk), watches Bob closely. Petunia doesn't like Bob much and blames him for any problems.
PJ (Jason Dolley) learns about his grandparents' pool the hard way. He gets a bad sunburn! Gabe (Bradley Steven Perry) teaches Grandpa Hank (Michael Kagan) his favorite video game, Galaxy of Death. But Hank gets even more hooked on the game than Gabe!
The Family Reunion
PJ, Bob, and Gabe drive to Las Vegas to pick up Amy and Teddy. They get lost in the dark. They are accidentally taken to play a paintball game based on Galaxy of Death. They have to win to get their car back. Gabe wins the game by taking the "Stone of Mitrios." As a reward, they get a free helicopter ride from the game's creator.
Finally, Hank and Petunia arrive with Charlie. The whole family is reunited in the desert. Amy says it was the best Christmas they ever had. She then tells everyone she's having another baby, which makes everyone happy!
The Trip Home
On the way back to Denver, Gabe tries to take the "Stone of Mitrios" on the plane. But a flight attendant takes it away. Another flight attendant offers a free plane ticket. Teddy quickly takes it again! Amy tells Bob, "Your turn," and Bob goes after Teddy. He jokes that they'll be back by New Year's. Amy smiles, knowing they won't. The movie ends with some funny bloopers.
Meet the Cast
Here are the main actors and their characters in the movie:
- Bridgit Mendler plays Teddy, the older sister who records video diaries for Charlie.
- Leigh-Allyn Baker plays Amy, Teddy's funny and determined mom.
- Bradley Steven Perry plays Gabe, Teddy's mischievous younger brother.
- Mia Talerico plays Charlie, the cute toddler the video diaries are for.
- Debra Monk plays Petunia, Amy's mom and the kids' grandma.
- Michael Kagan plays Hank, Amy's dad and the kids' grandpa.
- Eric Allan Kramer plays Bob, Teddy's dad.
- Jason Dolley plays PJ, Teddy's goofy older brother.
Other important characters include:
- Raven Goodwin as Ivy, Teddy’s best friend.
- Abbie Cobb as Jordan, a lost girl Teddy and Amy meet.
How the Movie Was Made
The movie was produced by Sheri Singer, along with Dan Staley, Phil Baker, and Drew Vaupen, who also worked on the TV series. Geoff Rodkey wrote the script, and Arlene Sanford directed it.
The film was shot in Salt Lake City and St. George, Utah. This took place from March to September 2011. For example, The Gateway complex in Salt Lake City was used to film scenes set in Las Vegas. A pizza restaurant in Orem became a Las Vegas buffet. The Salt Palace convention center was changed to look like the Denver Airport. Filming also happened in Skull Valley.
Movie Music
The song "I'm Gonna Run to You" was sung by Bridgit Mendler. It was released as a special song for the movie on November 18, 2011. Bridgit Mendler and Jamie Houston wrote the song, and Houston produced it. Other classic Christmas songs like "Jingle Bells", "We Wish You a Merry Christmas", and "Deck the Halls" were also performed in the movie.
How Many People Watched?
The movie was very popular! In the United States, 6.9 million people watched it when it first aired. This included 3.3 million kids aged 6-11 and 2.4 million teenagers. It was the most-watched live-action cable movie of 2011. In Australia, 111,000 viewers watched it, and in the United Kingdom, 562,000 viewers tuned in.
Where and When It Aired
The film was shown around the world on Disney Channel.
- It premiered in Canada on December 2, 2011.
- It aired on December 16, 2011, in Australia, New Zealand, Ireland, and the United Kingdom.
- It was shown in Singapore, Malaysia, and the Philippines on December 24, 2011.
Watching It at Home
The movie was available to buy on iTunes starting December 6, 2011. A special DVD version of the movie was sold only at Walmart stores. It was released on October 23, 2012.
See also
In Spanish: Good Luck Charlie, It's Christmas! para niños
