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A Merry Little Ex-Mas

A Merry Little Ex-Mas

20256.11h 31m

Overview

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.

Directed by Steve Carr
Written by Holly Hester
Produced by Melissa Joan Hart, Paula Hart
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Top Cast

Alicia Silverstone

Alicia Silverstone

Kate Holden

Oliver Hudson

Oliver Hudson

Dr. Everett Holden

Jameela Jamil

Jameela Jamil

Tess Wiley

Pierson Fodé

Pierson Fodé

Chet Moore

Wilder Hudson

Wilder Hudson

Gabriel Holden

Emily Hall

Emily Hall

Sienna Holden

Bert Cardozo

Bert Cardozo

August

Timothy Innes

Timothy Innes

Nigel

Derek McGrath

Derek McGrath

Mike Holden

Geoffrey Owens

Geoffrey Owens

Daryl

Themes & Keywords

small townholidaymarital separationchristmashandymansmall town doctorchristmastimefamily traditionsteenage childrennew girlfriend

About A Merry Little Ex-Mas

A Merry Little Ex-Mas is a romance, comedy film released in 2025 exploring themes of small town, holiday, marital separation, christmas, handyman, small town doctor. Directed by Steve Carr, it stars Alicia Silverstone, Oliver Hudson, Jameela Jamil. 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.

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