An Unexpected Christmas

What's a little romance between exes?

6.2/1020211h 24mReleased

TV MovieComedyRomanceDrama

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.

Released: Nov 26, 2021

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Bethany Joy Lenz

Emily

Tyler Hynes

Jamie

Alison Wandzura

Becca

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