Holiday movie enthusiasts, rejoice—Netflix is kicking off the holiday season early with its first Christmas rom-com of the year: A Merry Little Ex-Mas. This cozy holiday romp reunites two ’90s favorites, Alicia Silverstone (Clueless) and Melissa Joan Hart (Sabrina the Teenage Witch), who co-wrote and executive produced.
Against the backdrop of snowy suburbs and holiday cheer, the film follows Kate (Silverstone), a recently divorced mother who’s determined to keep Christmas traditions intact for her kids. That means issuing an invitation to her ex-husband Everett (played by Oliver Hudson) and his family to ring in the holidays together, just like old times. The unnecessary twist? Everett shows up with his new, younger, klutzy charming girlfriend (played by The Good Place’s Jameela Jamil).
While Kate tries to be gracious, her self-assurance takes a hit—until the arrival of a handsome new paramour (Pierson Fodé, The Wrong Paris) who disrupts her world. There are flash points and a whirlwind romance that is warming things up—literally, as seen in the trailer when Fodé’s tuxedo can barely contain his superhero physique. This burgeoning romance places Kate on a path of self-discovery, assisted by her ever-present supportive best friend (Hart), as the two women navigate fresh phases of life, love, and motherhood.
New Christmas Trailers Are Coming This Week!
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Today – A Merry Little Ex-Mas with Alicia Silverstone and Oliver Hudson
Wednesday – Champagne Problems starring Minka Kelly and Tom Wozniczka
Thursday – Jingle Bell Heist starring Olivia Holt and Connor Swindells
Friday – My Secret… pic.twitter.com/S4sQ8Gvx3W
New additions to the cast include Linda Kash, Wilder Hudson, and Emily Hall, adding warmth and humor to this holiday tale of second chances and blended holiday traditions.
A dash of nostalgia, a healthy dose of good family fun, and a pinch of romance help get Netflix’s holiday season off to a good start with A Merry Little Ex-Mas. Grab your hot cocoa, flip on the fairy lights, and get ready to sleigh this Christmas with a movie that is full of charm, warmth, and just a pinch of spice.
