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The Guardians of the Galaxy Holiday Special

  • TV Special
  • 2022
  • TV-14
  • 42m
IMDb RATING
6.9/10
102K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
4,405
1,050
Dave Bautista and Pom Klementieff in The Guardians of the Galaxy Holiday Special (2022)
Star-Lord, Drax, Rocket, Mantis, and Groot engage in some spirited shenanigans in an all-new original special created for Disney+.
Play trailer1:15
6 Videos
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Holiday ComedySuperheroActionAdventureComedyHolidaySci-Fi

Star-Lord, Drax, Rocket, Mantis, and Groot engage in some spirited shenanigans in an all-new original special created for Disney+.Star-Lord, Drax, Rocket, Mantis, and Groot engage in some spirited shenanigans in an all-new original special created for Disney+.Star-Lord, Drax, Rocket, Mantis, and Groot engage in some spirited shenanigans in an all-new original special created for Disney+.

  • Director
    • James Gunn
  • Writers
    • James Gunn
    • Jim Starlin
    • Stan Lee
  • Stars
    • Luke Klein
    • Sean Gunn
    • Michael Rooker
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • IMDb RATING
    6.9/10
    102K
    YOUR RATING
    POPULARITY
    4,405
    1,050
    • Director
      • James Gunn
    • Writers
      • James Gunn
      • Jim Starlin
      • Stan Lee
    • Stars
      • Luke Klein
      • Sean Gunn
      • Michael Rooker
    • 246User reviews
    • 70Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 4 wins & 7 nominations total

    Videos6

    Official Trailer
    Trailer 1:15
    Official Trailer
    The Rise of Dave Bautista
    Clip 4:18
    The Rise of Dave Bautista
    The Rise of Dave Bautista
    Clip 4:18
    The Rise of Dave Bautista
    A Guide to the Films of James Gunn
    Clip 1:35
    A Guide to the Films of James Gunn
    The Guardians Of The Galaxy Holiday Special: A Christmas Present (UK Featurette)
    Featurette 1:16
    The Guardians Of The Galaxy Holiday Special: A Christmas Present (UK Featurette)
    The Guardians Of The Galaxy Holiday Special: A Christmas Present (Australia Featurette)
    Featurette 1:16
    The Guardians Of The Galaxy Holiday Special: A Christmas Present (Australia Featurette)
    The Guardians Of The Galaxy Holiday Special: A Christmas Present (Featurette)
    Featurette 1:16
    The Guardians Of The Galaxy Holiday Special: A Christmas Present (Featurette)

    Photos92

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    Luke Klein
    Luke Klein
    • Young Peter Quill
    • (voice)
    Sean Gunn
    Sean Gunn
    • Kraglin
    Michael Rooker
    Michael Rooker
    • Yondu
    • (voice)
    Pom Klementieff
    Pom Klementieff
    • Mantis
    Dave Bautista
    Dave Bautista
    • Drax
    Karen Gillan
    Karen Gillan
    • Nebula
    Chris Pratt
    Chris Pratt
    • Peter Quill…
    Bradley Cooper
    Bradley Cooper
    • Rocket
    • (voice)
    Maria Bakalova
    Maria Bakalova
    • Cosmo the Dog
    Rhett Miller
    Rhett Miller
    • Bzermikitokolok
    Murry Hammond
    Murry Hammond
    • Alien Band (Kortolbookalia)
    Ken Bethea
    Ken Bethea
    • Alien Band (Sliyavastojoo)
    Philip Peeples
    Philip Peeples
    • Alien Band (Phloko)
    Vin Diesel
    Vin Diesel
    • Groot
    • (voice)
    Kevin Bacon
    Kevin Bacon
    • Kevin Bacon
    Kyra Sedgwick
    Kyra Sedgwick
    • Kyra Sedgwick
    • (voice)
    Si Chen
    Si Chen
    • Sobbing Woman
    Don McLeod
    Don McLeod
    • Statue Guy
    • Director
      • James Gunn
    • Writers
      • James Gunn
      • Jim Starlin
      • Stan Lee
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

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    • Trivia
      James Gunn called the Holiday Special "one of my favorite stories ever," with a story "as crazy and fun as can be" that he had "bugged Kevin Feige endlessly about over the years." Gunn finished the script in April 2021, after initially writing the treatment "years ago." It took Gunn a few hours to write the script, and he noted featuring Kevin Bacon was a quick inclusion once he had figured out the story for the special.
    • Goofs
      When the band is performing at the end of the film, the singers are singing into the wrong side of the microphone.
    • Quotes

      Mantis: We're looking for the legendary Kevin Bacon.

      Drax: We're looking for the legendary Kevin Bacon!

      Mantis: I just said that, Drax!

      Drax: But your voice is small and mousey, I think maybe he didn't hear you.

    • Crazy credits
      There is a post credit scene in which Groot is used as a Christmas tree.
    • Connections
      Featured in AniMat's Crazy Cartoon Cast: The Rat of All My Dreams (2020)
    • Soundtracks
      Fairytale of New York
      Written by Jem Finer (as Jeremy Max Finer) and Shane MacGowan (as Shane Mac-Gowan)
      Performed by The Pogues feat. Kirsty MacColl
      Courtesy of Warner Music UK Ltd.
      By arrangement with Warner Music Group Film & TV Licensing

    User reviews246

    Featured review
    7/10

    This holiday special is better than other sci-fi holiday specials I could name.

    The Guardians of the Galaxy Holiday Special is much better than the Star Wars Holiday Special, though it may not be as memorable. This is a simple story about an inconsequential adventure for Drax & Mantis, who actually work pretty well as a comedic duo. And since it's a short Christmas tale, problems are resolved with a wave (or touch) of the hand, and the ending is wrapped up nicely with a little bow. I do wish they hadn't tried to cram modern Christmas hits in every couple of minutes--that was a little distracting. Still, this is better than most of the stuff we've gotten in Phase 4 of the MCU.
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    • Nov 29, 2022
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    • Release date
      • November 25, 2022 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • United States
      • United Kingdom
      • Canada
    • Official site
      • Marvel Studios (United States)
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Galaktika qo'riqchilari: Bayram uchun maxsus
    • Filming locations
      • Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, USA
    • Production companies
      • Marvel Studios
      • Troll Court Entertainment
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    • Runtime
      42 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Atmos
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.78 : 1 / (high definition)
      • 16 : 9

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