The Herdmans – Gladys, Claude, Imogene, Leroy, Ollie and Ralph – are undeniably the worst kids in the history of the world. They lie, steal, cheat, bully and overall terrorize their small community. But this Christmas, they’re taking over their local church Pageant – and they just might unwittingly teach a shocked little town the true meaning of Christmas.
Directed by George Schaefer
holiday
bullying
dysfunctional family
juvenile delinquent
based on children's book
child neglect
community spirit
christmas
petty theft
community theater
christmas pageant
IMDB
N/A
Letterboxd
3.3 / 5
Cast
Loretta Swit
Grace Bradley
Jackson Davies
Bob Bradley
Antony Holland
Reverend Hopkins
David Alexander
Charlie Bradley
Fairuza Balk
Beth Bradley
Ocean Hellman
Alice
Janet Wright
Helen Armstrong
Jason Michas
Leroy Herdman
Lynne Gorman
Mrs. Clausing
Anna Hagan
Mrs. Clark
Deborah Tennant
Mrs. Slocum
Debbie Rochon
Churchgoer (uncredited)
Crew
George Schaefer
Director
George Schaefer
Producer
Popular Reviews
8 reviews
Kyleigh Moore
6.0★ · 12/15/25
day 45 movie 61 of ky’s christmas movies!
day 45 movie 61 of ky’s christmas movies!
Jess
Kid me thought it was sooo interesting to see a kid smoke on film.
It’s still pretty sweet. I’m thinking about checking out the newer adaptation. I have a feeling it wouldn’t be as good as this one, though.
Kid me thought it was sooo interesting to see a kid smoke on film.
It’s still pretty sweet. I’m thinking about checking out the newer adaptation. I have a feeling it wouldn’t be as good as this one, though.
Catherine Clemons
10.0★ · 12/25/24
i have absolutely no clue in my mind why this movie isnt bigger its so so good its genuinely one of the beat chriatmas movies ive seen its so freaking good the herdmans arw actually hilarious and the 4-way phone calls are so funny but i seriously have no idea why everyone was taking this little kids christmas pagent was such a big deal and THE END when imogen takes her earings off and holds the baby like mary makes me literally cry so much idk why but its just the sweetest thing ive ever seen
i have absolutely no clue in my mind why this movie isnt bigger its so so good its genuinely one of the beat chriatmas movies ive seen its so freaking good the herdmans arw actually hilarious and the 4-way phone calls are so funny but i seriously have no idea why everyone was taking this little kids christmas pagent was such a big deal and THE END when imogen takes her earings off and holds the baby like mary makes me literally cry so much idk why but its just the sweetest thing ive ever seen
Brendan B
5.0★ · 08/22/24
Christmas in August Certified Elementary School Classic.
Christmas in August Certified Elementary School Classic.
