A Merry Little Ex-Mas

2025 1h 31m EN

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6.0

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56%

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★6.0TMDB · 187🥫56%Rotten Tomatoes

RomanceComedy

Synopsis

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Recently separated, Kate hopes to celebrate one last perfect family Christmas with her soon-to-be ex-husband Everett and their kids before their divorce is final and the house is sold. But her holiday plans are hilariously derailed when Everett unexpectedly brings his younger, successful new girlfriend.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Alicia Silverstone
Kate Holden
Oliver Hudson
Dr. Everett Holden
Jameela Jamil
Tess Wiley
Pierson Fodé
Chet Moore
Wilder Hudson
Gabriel Holden
Emily Hall
Sienna Holden
Bert Cardozo
August
Timothy Innes
Nigel

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Steve Carr
Writers: Holly Hester
Languages: English
Countries: United States of America

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ERA

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Released last year.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Steve Carr, shot by Adam Santelli. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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Original score by Jeff Cardoni. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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DIRECTOR

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Editor Craig Herring shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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CAST

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Alicia Silverstone and Oliver Hudson and Jameela Jamil carry the top of the cast.

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WILD

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IMDB entry: tt34992378 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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The take

Steve Carr directs. Adam Santelli behind the camera. Jeff Cardoni scores. Craig Herring cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in United States of America. Dialogue in English.

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Things worth knowing

1Released last year.
2Directed by Steve Carr, shot by Adam Santelli. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
3Original score by Jeff Cardoni. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
4Editor Craig Herring shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
5Alicia Silverstone and Oliver Hudson and Jameela Jamil carry the top of the cast.
6IMDB entry: tt34992378 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
7Classified under 10 themes, including "small town", "holiday", "marital separation", "christmas".