Q 01/05

Christmas with the Kranks is based on a novel by which author?

A) Nicholas Sparks

B) Dave Barry

C) Stephen King

D) John Grisham

Answer · why

D) John Grisham

John Grisham, author of The Firm, wrote the 2001 comic novel behind the film, a change of pace from the legal thrillers that made his name.

Q 02/05

What is the title of the 2001 novel adapted as Christmas with the Kranks?

A) The Holiday Boycott

B) No Christmas This Year

C) A Cruise for Christmas

D) Skipping Christmas

Answer · why

D) Skipping Christmas

In Skipping Christmas, Luther's plan starts with arithmetic: $6,100 spent on the previous Christmas, with little to show for it.

Q 03/05

Who directed the film?

A) Barry Sonnenfeld

B) Chris Columbus

C) Joe Roth

D) Jon Favreau

Answer · why

C) Joe Roth

Chris Columbus wrote the screenplay and, to Roth's surprise, told him he should direct it himself.

Q 04/05

Who wrote the screenplay for Christmas with the Kranks?

A) John Hughes

B) Nora Ephron

C) Nancy Meyers

D) Chris Columbus

Answer · why

D) Chris Columbus

Chris Columbus, director of Home Alone, wrote and produced the film but chose not to direct it himself.

Q 05/05

Who plays Luther Krank in Christmas with the Kranks?

A) Chevy Chase

B) Steve Martin

C) Tim Allen

D) Vince Vaughn

Answer · why

C) Tim Allen

Tim Allen plays Luther, who has already had his pre-cruise tan when Blair's surprise call sends the Kranks into a mad dash to put Christmas back toget...