How the Gringo Stole Christmas
- Director: Angel Gracia
- Writer: Ezequiel Martinez Jr.
- Producer: Barry Brooker, DJ Dodd, Angel Gracia, George Lopez, Michael Mendelsohn, Romy Peniche, Natalie Perrotta, Patrick Rizzotti, Grace Santos, Bill Shadorf, Todd Slater, Josh Spector, Shane Walker, Stan Wertlieb
CGiii Comment
Is the word 'Gringo' offensive? Even if it's not [though it actually is], this film is!
Wasting any more words on this would be criminal.
Here's what the 2024 GLAAD Studio Responsibility Index had to say about it...
This film follows Claudia as she returns home to her Mexican family in East LA with her white boyfriend, Leif, who her father hates. Throughout the film, her parents try to set her up with other men, including family friend Javier. Javier is often seen flirting with women, but when Claudia’s father suggests she get together with Javier, Claudia reveals that Javier is gay. Unfortunately, the audience never sees Javier come out himself or have any relationships with a man; the reveal of his sexuality is more of a plot device than any significant character development.
Trailer...
The(ir) Blurb...
Bennie's daughter is on her way home for the holidays. However she surprises him by arriving with her brand new boyfriend - an uninvited GRINGO.
Cast & Characters
Mariana Treviño (as Gabbi)
Jack Kilmer (as Leif)
George Lopez (as Bennie)
Emily Tosta (as Claudia)
Justice Alexander Mojica (as Lucky)
Alma Martinez (as Tita)
Romy Peniche (as Carmen)
Francisco Carrillo (as El Mighty)
Anthony Zuniga (as Javier)
Carys Glynne (as Uber Driver)
Luke Speakman (as Leif Jr.)
Amile Wilson (as Toby)
Jairo Orozco (as El Casper)
Stacy Stephen Purser (as Airport Person)
Anabel Gracia (as Yoga Instructor)
Brian S. White (as Airport Cop 2 and Cluck-E-Cheese)
Chase Gonzalez (as TSA Agent)
Elijah Orama (as Little Boy)
Erica Stacy Wilson (as Airport Person)