On Strike for Christmas (2010)

Nestled in the heart of Santa Cruz, California, the Robertson family is on the brink of a Christmas like no other. Joy Robertson, a dedicated mother, wife and owner of a bustling knitting store, has always been the unsung heroine of holiday cheer. This year, she’s determined to make the festive season extra special, as her two sons, budding sportsman Jeremy and music enthusiast Mark, are on the verge of leaving their nest for college. Unbeknownst to Joy, her family is caught up in their own whirlwind of engagements. Her husband, Stephen, an English professor, is battling the clock to complete his novel, while her sons are navigating the turbulent waters of adolescence. Amid these distractions, Joy is handed the daunting responsibility of hosting an impromptu departmental Christmas Eve party, aiding Mark in planning a music-filled soiree, and crafting her secret recipe cookies for Jeremy's football team banquet. As the Christmas clock ticks on, Joy's pleas for assistance fall on deaf ears, leaving her to singlehandedly juggle the holiday preparations and her demanding store, which is busier than ever since a major competitor shut down. Inspired by a local supermarket strike, Joy dares to do the unthinkable - she declares a Christmas strike, refusing to lift a finger until her family steps up to share the festive workload. Stephen, Jeremy, and Mark, with their rather limited domestic abilities, scramble to keep the Christmas spirit alive, hoping Joy's resolve will crumble. However, her stand sparks a revolution in Santa Cruz, inspiring other overworked wives and mothers to join her cause. Amid the chaos and the Christmas carols, Joy's mother, Erna, offers a fresh perspective that could redefine their family's understanding of the holiday season. "On Strike for Christmas" is a heartwarming tale of family, rebellion, and the true essence of holiday cheer.

On Strike for Christmas is a drama movie featuring Daphne Zuniga and directed by Robert Iscove.

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