Overview
- The romantic comedy is now streaming on Netflix, opening the service’s 2025 run of new holiday originals.
- Alicia Silverstone stars as Kate opposite Oliver Hudson, with Jameela Jamil, Pierson Fodé and Melissa Joan Hart in key supporting roles.
- Directed by Steve Carr and written by Holly Hester, the film comes from Hartbreak Films and leans into small-town Winterlight vibes and nostalgic casting.
- Critics offer mixed assessments, praising Silverstone’s lead turn and the cozy, festive look while noting predictable plotting and a less satisfying payoff.
- The story follows separated parents trying for one last family Christmas, with new partners complicating traditions and setting up light, seasonal romance.