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An Unexpected Christmas

2021·Movie
1h 24min·G
IMDb6.9Rotten Tomatoes–67%

Where to watch

fuboTVPhiloHooplaHallmark+Hallmark TV

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An Unexpected Christmas fingerprint

Striking style, low-key.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Fast Pace6
  • Tension3
  • Spectacle3

Heart

Uplifting and romantic

Much of it is about family.

  • Hopefulness9
  • Family Dynamics9
  • Romance8

Humor

Some situational comedy and sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Situational Comedy7
  • Wit & Wordplay5
  • Cringe Humor4

World

Everyday modern life and family

  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability7
  • World Immersion6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Acting7
  • Direction6
  • Narrative Structure6

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Music Composition7
  • Music Centrality7

Who it's for

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About

What's a little romance between exes?

Jamie hasn’t told his family that he and his now ex-girlfriend Emily broke up. After an inopportune run-in with Emily at the train station in his hometown, Jamie convinces her to pretend they’re still a couple to avoid ruining Christmas for his family.
Feel-Good Holiday RomanceFake Relationship TropeFamily-centricHeartwarmingLightheartedPredictable PlotCharming LeadsCozy Atmosphere

Crew

Directed by:
Michael Robinson
Written by:
Paul Campbell
Produced by:
Jackie Lind, Michael Shepard, Charles Cooper
Composed by:
Chris Ainscough

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about An Unexpected Christmas

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Where can I stream An Unexpected Christmas legally?

fuboTVPhiloHooplaHallmark+Hallmark TV

An Unexpected Christmas is included with a subscription to fuboTV and Philo in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Hoopla. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is An Unexpected Christmas worth watching?

66
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 66/100 (IMDb 6.9). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is An Unexpected Christmas rated?

G

It's rated G in the United States.

How long is An Unexpected Christmas?

1 h 24 min

An Unexpected Christmas runs 1 h 24 min.

What language is An Unexpected Christmas in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in Canada, United States.

In how many countries can I watch An Unexpected Christmas?

24ARATBOCACLCOCRCZDEDKECESFIFR+10

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for An Unexpected Christmas in 24 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.