Prime
Video
is
adding
a
new
holiday
crowd-pleaser
to
its
line-up
with
Oh.
What.
Fun.,
a
comedy
about
family,
expectations
and
self-worth.
Michelle
Pfeiffer
leads
the
film
as
Claire
Clauster,
a
devoted
organiser
of
festive
traditions.
The
movie
is
directed
by
Michael
Showalter
and
is
now
streaming
exclusively
for
Prime
Video
viewers.
The
story
follows
Claire,
a
holiday
enthusiast
whose
careful
plans
rarely
receive
proper
attention
from
family.
After
feeling
ignored
once
again,
Claire
decides
to
change
course.
The
choice
sets
off
a
chain
of
events
that
reshapes
her
celebrations.
The
film
explores
how
one
parent’s
quiet
frustrations
grow
into
a
bold
search
for
recognition.
Oh.
What.
Fun.
Prime
Video
holiday
movie
with
Michelle
Pfeiffer
Pfeiffer
said
the
role
instantly
felt
personal.
“When
I
read
the
script,
I
immediately
connected
with
Claire
because
she
represents
so
many
moms
who
are
the
unsung
heroes
of
their
families,
especially
during
the
holidays.
She’s
this
incredibly
capable
person
who
makes
everything
look
effortless.
But
inside,
she’s
yearning
to
be
seen
and
appreciated.
And
what
I
really
loved
is
that
this
isn’t
just
another
holiday
movie.
It’s
really
a
story
about
self-discovery
and
finding
your
voice
all
wrapped
up
in
this
wonderful
comedy,”
Pfeiffer
adds.
Director
Michael
Showalter
explained
why
Pfeiffer
was
always
central
to
the
project
and
why
Claire
anchors
the
narrative.
“Michelle
is
one
of
the
great
actresses
of
all
time,”
Showalter
says.
“She
is
the
central
storyline,
the
anchor
of
the
movie
and,
really,
of
her
family.
Claire
has
been
preparing
for
this
holiday
for
months
and
really
looks
forward
to
her
kids
coming
home.
She
also
hopes
they
will
act
on
the
hints
she
has
been
dropping
to
submit
her
for
the
Holiday
Mom
contest
sponsored
by
her
favorite
daytime
talk
show,
“The
Zazzy
Tims
Show.”
With
their
busy
lives
and
loving
but
complicated
relationships
with
each
other
and
their
mom,
of
course,
they
do
nothing.
And
this
sets
in
motion
the
central
plot
of
the
movie,
which
is
that
she
goes
off
on
her
own
and
takes
matters
into
her
own
hands.”
Oh.
What.
Fun.
Prime
Video
holiday
movie
cast
and
story
Showalter
and
the
filmmaking
team
selected
Pfeiffer
as
their
first
choice
for
Claire.
Showalter
felt
Pfeiffer’s
screen
presence
and
warmth
matched
the
character’s
mix
of
efficiency,
humour
and
vulnerability.
The
film
frames
Claire
as
a
parent
who
usually
holds
things
together.
This
time,
Claire
steps
aside
from
routine
expectations
and
chooses
personal
growth.
Oh.
What.
Fun.
presents
Claire’s
decision
against
a
backdrop
of
festive
bustle
and
tangled
relationships.
Her
children’s
failure
to
support
the
Holiday
Mom
contest
entry
becomes
a
turning
point.
That
moment
pushes
Claire
away
from
the
usual
family
script.
The
narrative
tracks
how
Claire’s
solo
steps
challenge
long-set
family
habits
while
keeping
the
tone
light.
Beyond
Pfeiffer’s
performance,
the
Prime
Video
film
includes
an
ensemble
cast.
Felicity
Jones,
Chloë
Grace
Moretz
and
Denis
Leary
appear
alongside
Pfeiffer,
rounding
out
Claire’s
world
of
relatives
and
connections.
Together,
the
cast
supports
a
holiday
story
that
blends
comedy
with
reflection,
following
a
mother
who
finally
places
personal
needs
on
her
own
seasonal
list.