
Christmas with the Campbells(2022)
When Jesse is dumped right before the holidays by her boyfriend, Shawn, his parents convince her to still spend Christmas with them, and Shawn's handsome cousin, while Shawn is away.


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.

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

Derek McGrath
Mike Holden

Geoffrey Owens
Daryl
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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