

A Merry Little Ex-Mas
2025-11-12 · 91 min · ★ 6.0
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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- Directors
- Steve Carr
- Production companies
- Hartbreak Films
- Countries
- United States of America
- Status
- Released
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Alicia SilverstoneKate Holden
Oliver HudsonDr. Everett Holden
Jameela JamilTess Wiley
Pierson FodéChet Moore
Wilder HudsonGabriel Holden
Emily HallSienna Holden
Bert CardozoAugust
Timothy InnesNigel
Derek McGrathMike Holden
Geoffrey OwensDaryl
Melissa Joan HartApril
Linda KashDoris
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