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How to Ruin Christmas

Prodigal daughter Tumi goes home for the holidays and manages to ruin her sister's wedding plans. Now she must make things right before it's too late.

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Burnt Onion Productions

Awards

15 wins & 26 nominations

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https://www.netflix.com/title/81294417

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[laughs] - How to Ruin Christmas

-[Refiloe in Xhosa] You and your English.
-[Beauty] It's intermittent. - How to Ruin Christmas

-[Refiloe in Xhosa] You and your English. -[Beauty] It'...

Listen, only poor people fast, okay?
I'm not poor today. - How to Ruin Christmas

Listen, only poor people fast, okay? I'm not poor today...

It could be bad sushi.
You'll find a reason to break something. - How to Ruin Christmas

It could be bad sushi. You'll find a reason to break so...

No, no, poor people actually don't fast.
They're actually hungry. - How to Ruin Christmas

No, no, poor people actually don't fast. They're a...

-Stop! Fuck it, I'm going to call him.
-"Fuck it, I'm gonna call him." Okay. - How to Ruin Christmas

-Stop! Fuck it, I'm going to call him. -"Fuck it, ...

Guys, we're going to be on national TV.
Trust me it's gonna be worth it. - How to Ruin Christmas

Guys, we're going to be on national TV. Trust me it...

[kissing and moaning] - How to Ruin Christmas

[kissing and moaning]

[soft grunting] - How to Ruin Christmas

[soft grunting]

Being my sister,
and this whole Maid of Honor thing, - How to Ruin Christmas

Being my sister, and this whole Maid of Honor thing,

I knew you'd be bad at everything, - How to Ruin Christmas

I knew you'd be bad at everything,

[Moipone sighs] - How to Ruin Christmas

[Moipone sighs]

No deadbeat dad
to walk me down the aisle, sure, - How to Ruin Christmas

No deadbeat dad to walk me down the aisle, sure,

I'm gonna need you to… - How to Ruin Christmas

I'm gonna need you to…

[in Tswana] Shadrack has arrived.
Now the party can begin. - How to Ruin Christmas

[in Tswana] Shadrack has arrived. Now the party can begin.

[playful music playing] - How to Ruin Christmas

[playful music playing]

[phone rings] - How to Ruin Christmas

You know what, it's fine,
just go back to Cape Town, - How to Ruin Christmas

You know what, it's fine, just go back to Cape Town,

I don't understand why Tumi didn't
get here on time like the rest of us. - How to Ruin Christmas

I don't understand why Tumi didn't get here on tim...

[in Tswana] So is it true
that Tumi slept with a man that's ma-- - How to Ruin Christmas

[in Tswana] So is it true that Tumi slept with a man that�...

[in Tswana] Let us pray. It's the only way
we can get rid of the evil - How to Ruin Christmas

[in Tswana] Let us pray. It's the only way we can get r...

-The Zulu outfits sound like a vibe.
-Yes, yes, yes! - How to Ruin Christmas

-The Zulu outfits sound like a vibe. -Yes, yes, yes!

[Thando in Zulu] ♪ The bride is ours ♪ - How to Ruin Christmas

[Thando in Zulu] ♪ The bride is ours ♪

Tumi, I just lost my husband, - How to Ruin Christmas

Tumi, I just lost my husband,

[in Tswana] The last thing we need
are these plans of yours, Shadrack. - How to Ruin Christmas

[in Tswana] The last thing we need are these plans of yours,...

[in Tswana] Sister Moipone, - How to Ruin Christmas

[in Tswana] Sister Moipone,

[sad music playing] - How to Ruin Christmas

[sad music playing]

[sad music continues] - How to Ruin Christmas

[sad music continues]

[in Tswana] Listen to Dineo,
and leave this business alone. - How to Ruin Christmas

[in Tswana] Listen to Dineo, and leave this business alone.

[playful music continues] - How to Ruin Christmas

[playful music continues]

It's… It's just that I can’t go home. - How to Ruin Christmas

It's… It's just that I can’t go home.

Oh, I told you man, - How to Ruin Christmas

Oh, I told you man,

[in Xhosa] My father will be there,
and all he ever does is talk about mom, - How to Ruin Christmas

[in Xhosa] My father will be there, and all he ever does is ...

Yeah, so the Twala people, - How to Ruin Christmas

Yeah, so the Twala people,

[in Tswana] You tried to tell me
that things wouldn't go well, - How to Ruin Christmas

[in Tswana] You tried to tell me that things wouldn't g...

Well, good thing is,
you get to be my date. - How to Ruin Christmas

Well, good thing is, you get to be my date.

[sad music continues] - How to Ruin Christmas

[sad music continues]

You know what, I am glad
my family’s grief is working out for you. - How to Ruin Christmas

You know what, I am glad my family’s grief is working out fo...

-Shut up!
-[laughs] - How to Ruin Christmas

-Shut up! -[laughs]

So I’m all set
for the traditional wedding tomorrow, - How to Ruin Christmas

So I’m all set for the traditional wedding tomorrow,

Beauty will be glad
that you saved the wedding - How to Ruin Christmas

Beauty will be glad that you saved the wedding

Well, except when it’s dinner
with your best friend, then, - How to Ruin Christmas

Well, except when it’s dinner with your best friend, then,

Last night was stressful and I was doing… - How to Ruin Christmas

Last night was stressful and I was doing…

[laughs] I'm not going to fall into this.
Okay, you know what, fine, I'll tell you. - How to Ruin Christmas

[laughs] I'm not going to fall into this. Okay, you kno...

So on Christmas day,
I dress up as Father Christmas - How to Ruin Christmas

So on Christmas day, I dress up as Father Christmas

♪ What do I do ♪ - How to Ruin Christmas

♪ What do I do ♪

I just wanted to, like, talk,
you know, catch up, it’s been a while. - How to Ruin Christmas

I just wanted to, like, talk, you know, catch up, it’s been ...

Oh, man, I walked right into that one.
Okay, fine. Are you done? - How to Ruin Christmas

Oh, man, I walked right into that one. Okay, fine. Are you d...

-[sighs]
-[sad music playing] - How to Ruin Christmas

-[sighs] -[sad music playing]

Hey, look, you should come with me.
No, come on. Come with me. - How to Ruin Christmas

Hey, look, you should come with me. No, come on. Come with m...

[sad music continues] - How to Ruin Christmas

[sad music continues]

[mellow music playing] - How to Ruin Christmas

[mellow music playing]

[mellow music ends] - How to Ruin Christmas

[mellow music ends]

♪ I'd like you to know… ♪ - How to Ruin Christmas

♪ I'd like you to know… ♪

[upbeat music playing] - How to Ruin Christmas

[upbeat music playing]

That… is my jam. That's my jam. - How to Ruin Christmas

That… is my jam. That's my jam.

[Beauty] How so? Technically,
I've been divorced two times more - How to Ruin Christmas

[Beauty] How so? Technically, I've been divorced two ti...

[jazzy music continues] - How to Ruin Christmas

[jazzy music continues]

[in Tswana] She’s locked herself in,
and she doesn't want to open the door. - How to Ruin Christmas

[in Tswana] She’s locked herself in, and she doesn't wa...

♪ I cherish how blessed I am on the day ♪ - How to Ruin Christmas

♪ I cherish how blessed I am on the day ♪

[in Tswana] You finally decided
to grace us your wretched-ass presence. - How to Ruin Christmas

[in Tswana] You finally decided to grace us your wretched-as...

[Beauty] Sbu's parents paid for this,
okay, and there's no refund. - How to Ruin Christmas

[Beauty] Sbu's parents paid for this, okay, and there&#...

No, Mama, I'm talking about real food,
like room service. - How to Ruin Christmas

No, Mama, I'm talking about real food, like room servic...

-[in Tswana] How are you?
-[in Tswana] You finally found a man! - How to Ruin Christmas

-[in Tswana] How are you? -[in Tswana] You finally found a m...

[talking over each other] - How to Ruin Christmas

[talking over each other]

[in Tswana] I thought we were going to
have to slaughter a white chicken for you! - How to Ruin Christmas

[in Tswana] I thought we were going to have to slaughter a w...

Cool, um… - How to Ruin Christmas

My sister, who blows up weddings, - How to Ruin Christmas

My sister, who blows up weddings,

[in Xhosa] I was already
thinking about the bride price, - How to Ruin Christmas

[in Xhosa] I was already thinking about the bride price,

[soft music playing] - How to Ruin Christmas

[soft music playing]

[Dineo] [in Tswana] Is Tumi
going to come and greet me, - How to Ruin Christmas

[Dineo] [in Tswana] Is Tumi going to come and greet me,

[sighs] - How to Ruin Christmas

Okay. [laughs] - How to Ruin Christmas

Um, but listen. [sighs] - How to Ruin Christmas

Um, but listen. [sighs]

[sniffs] - How to Ruin Christmas

The wedding has been cancelled.
I’ll explain, you know, big drama. - How to Ruin Christmas

The wedding has been cancelled. I’ll explain, you know, big ...

Okay? So I wanted to have the last name
before I had the kid. - How to Ruin Christmas

Okay? So I wanted to have the last name before I had the kid...

[in Tswana] You know, my child, - How to Ruin Christmas

[in Tswana] You know, my child,

[Tumi] All you need to know
about my relationship with my mother, - How to Ruin Christmas

[Tumi] All you need to know about my relationship with my mo...

Because now I'm single, - How to Ruin Christmas

Because now I'm single,

[in Tswana] Look, don't you dare
involve yourself in her mess. Okay? - How to Ruin Christmas

[in Tswana] Look, don't you dare involve yourself in he...

[sighs] - How to Ruin Christmas

[sad music playing] - How to Ruin Christmas

[sad music playing]

[in Tswana] Let's go, I want you to help
with the ginger beer in the kitchen. - How to Ruin Christmas

[in Tswana] Let's go, I want you to help with the ginge...

[sad music playing] - How to Ruin Christmas

[sad music playing]

Khaya, can you help me
take these things to the car? - How to Ruin Christmas

Khaya, can you help me take these things to the car?

[in Tswana] Well, I still would… - How to Ruin Christmas

[in Tswana] Well, I still would…

[phone ringing] - How to Ruin Christmas

[phone ringing]

So, uh… - How to Ruin Christmas

[sad music continues] - How to Ruin Christmas

[sad music continues]

How to Ruin Christmas poster

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Prodigal daughter Tumi goes home for the holidays and manages to ruin her sister's wedding plans. Now she must make things right before it's too late.

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Director: N/A

Writer: N/A

Production: Burnt Onion Productions

Genre: comedy, drama

Year: 2020

MetaScore: N/A/100

ImdbRating: 6.3

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Released: 16 Dec 2020

Awards: 15 wins & 26 nominations

Homepage: https://www.netflix.com/title/81294417