Merry Good Enough

Merry Good Enough

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Overview

Lucy has a complicated relationship with her dysfunctional family, but when her mother disappears on Christmas Eve, she must bring her family back together whether she knows it or not.

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Merry Good Enough TRAILER | 2023

Cast

Susan Gallagher

Comfort Clinton

Director:

Caroline Keene, Dan Kennedy

Writer:

Caroline Keene

Release Date:

2023-10-12

Run Time:

98m

Tagline:

It's the most... interesting time of the year.

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christmas dysfunctional family

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Budget: Not Declared

Revenue: Not Declared

Vote Average: 6.3/10

Vote Count: 3 Votes

Movie Popularity: 0.2523

Spoken Languages: English

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- 30 April 2026 at 9:19 pm

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⭐ Insomniacs Rating: 6/10 THE SUMMARY Lucy (Rayna Tharani) is just trying to survive another dysfunctional family Christmas when her mother, Carol, suddenly disappears on Christmas Eve. While her father and siblings revert to their usual selfish habits, Lucy is left to track her down. It’s a grounded, dark comedy that ditches the tinsel and fake cheer for a gritty look at the people who actually make the holidays a nightmare. It’s about the messy reality of family life and the realization that sometimes "good enough" is the best you’re going to get. THE PROS The film works because it refuses to be a typical "holiday miracle" story. The dialogue is sharp and captures that specific, exhausted tone of a sibling who has spent years being the only responsible adult in the room. It hits a 6 because the performances feel lived-in; the family arguments aren't cinematic or polished, they’re petty and awkward, which makes them much more relatable. It’s a smart choice for anyone who finds the usual festive films a bit too sugary and wants a story that reflects the actual stress of heading home for the winter. THE CONS The low-budget nature of the film shows in its limited locations, which can make the whole thing feel a bit static and stage-like at times. It stays at a 6 because the pacing is quite slow, and the mystery of the missing mother doesn't have enough tension to drive the plot forward as much as it should. It misses a higher mark because some of the supporting characters are so unlikable that it becomes a struggle to stay invested in their journey, leaving you feeling as drained as the lead character by the time the credits roll. THE VERDICT 6/10. A dry, honest, and cynical take on Christmas. It’s not going to give you a warm glow, but it’s a fair shout if you want a holiday movie that understands the grit of family dysfunction. A decent watch for the "Scrooges" out there. INSOMNIAC TRIVIA • The film was shot in a very short window to capture a natural, cold New England winter, which adds to the isolated and bleak feel of the family home.• Sawyer Spielberg, son of Steven Spielberg, appears in the film, continuing his trend of sticking to smaller, character-driven indie projects rather than big blockbusters.• The script was inspired by real-life holiday frustrations, with the directors wanting to create a "Christmas movie for people who don't like Christmas movies." THE VIBE Like a lukewarm cup of tea in a drafty kitchen. It smells of pine air freshener, stale cigarettes, and the metallic tang of a cold car engine that won't start.

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Merry Good Enough TRAILER | 2023

Cast

Susan Gallagher

Comfort Clinton

Sawyer Spielberg

Daniel Desmarais

Sophie von Haselberg

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Insomniacs Reviews
- 30 April 2026 at 10:19 PM

⭐ Insomniacs Rating: 6/10
THE SUMMARY
Lucy (Rayna Tharani) is just trying to survive another dysfunctional family Christmas when her mother, Carol, suddenly disappears on Christmas Eve. While her father and siblings revert to their usual selfish habits, Lucy is left to track her down. It’s a grounded, dark comedy that ditches the tinsel and fake cheer for a gritty look at the people who actually make the holidays a nightmare. It’s about the messy reality of family life and the realization that sometimes “good enough” is the best you’re going to get.
THE PROS
The film works because it refuses to be a typical “holiday miracle” story. The dialogue is sharp and captures that specific, exhausted tone of a sibling who has spent years being the only responsible adult in the room. It hits a 6 because the performances feel lived-in; the family arguments aren’t cinematic or polished, they’re petty and awkward, which makes them much more relatable. It’s a smart choice for anyone who finds the usual festive films a bit too sugary and wants a story that reflects the actual stress of heading home for the winter.
THE CONS
The low-budget nature of the film shows in its limited locations, which can make the whole thing feel a bit static and stage-like at times. It stays at a 6 because the pacing is quite slow, and the mystery of the missing mother doesn’t have enough tension to drive the plot forward as much as it should. It misses a higher mark because some of the supporting characters are so unlikable that it becomes a struggle to stay invested in their journey, leaving you feeling as drained as the lead character by the time the credits roll.
THE VERDICT
6/10. A dry, honest, and cynical take on Christmas. It’s not going to give you a warm glow, but it’s a fair shout if you want a holiday movie that understands the grit of family dysfunction. A decent watch for the “Scrooges” out there.
INSOMNIAC TRIVIA
• The film was shot in a very short window to capture a natural, cold New England winter, which adds to the isolated and bleak feel of the family home.
• Sawyer Spielberg, son of Steven Spielberg, appears in the film, continuing his trend of sticking to smaller, character-driven indie projects rather than big blockbusters.
• The script was inspired by real-life holiday frustrations, with the directors wanting to create a “Christmas movie for people who don’t like Christmas movies.”
THE VIBE
Like a lukewarm cup of tea in a drafty kitchen. It smells of pine air freshener, stale cigarettes, and the metallic tang of a cold car engine that won’t start.

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