Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Brisk
- Intensity
- Mild
- Complexity
- Simple
- Violence
- None
- witty
- awkward
- warm
- christmas viewing
- date night
What critics said
Critics generally found the film to be a familiar but uneven holiday romantic comedy with appealing performances and limited novelty.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
Graham and Ali's unresolved engagement history collides with a shared family Christmas celebration.
The central premise places an ex-fiancée inside Graham's family holiday before he arrives.
Graham's surprise visit is complicated by the audience's awareness that Ali is already celebrating with his family.
The Christmas celebration with Graham's relatives provides the primary social environment and source of friction.
Films like EXmas, and why
The Holiday
holiday romance built around an awkward reunion with a former partner and family-centered comedy
Love Actually
Christmas romantic comedy balancing relationship friction, ensemble humor, and sentimental reconciliation
The Wedding Planner
playful exes-to-romance dynamic with banter, emotional miscommunication, and a feel-good resolution
Movie Details
- Director
- Jonah Feingold
- Release Date
- 2023-11-17
- Runtime
- 93 min
- Rating
- 6.4 / 10 (157)
Cast
- Leighton Meester
- Robbie Amell
- Michael Hitchcock
- Kathryn Greenwood
- Veronika Slowikowska
- Steven Huy
- Thomas Cadrot
- Donna Benedicto
- Daniel Bacon
- Lucas Chadwick
Where to watch in United States
- Streaming
- Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads
Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.
Common questions
- What is EXmas about?
- A surprise Christmas visit turns into an emotionally messy reunion when a man discovers his ex-fiancée has already become part of his family's holiday.
- What is EXmas like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of EXmas as brisk, its intensity as mild and its storytelling as simple.
- Is EXmas violent?
- No — Ember's analysis finds no violence in EXmas.
- What did critics think of EXmas?
- Critics generally found the film to be a familiar but uneven holiday romantic comedy with appealing performances and limited novelty.
- Which films are like EXmas?
- Films with a similar feel include The Holiday, Love Actually, and The Wedding Planner.
- How long is EXmas?
- EXmas runs 93 minutes.
- Where can I watch EXmas?
- In United States, EXmas streams on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads.
