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Kate and Everett try one last Christmas with their daughter while living as separated parents. Co-parenting arguments, mild slapstick peril, social drinking, and kissing all appear without explicit sex. A silly sexy strip-or-dance side-hustle bit keeps the romantic heat clearly adult. Honesty supplies the warmth ahead of any perfect holiday. Tweens and teens who enjoy festive family stories will get on with it.
Uplifting themes
The film keeps asking whether Christmas traditions still matter when parents are splitting up, and whether grown kids get to choose their own path. Honesty, not a picture-perfect holiday, is where the warmth comes from Even while they are consciously uncoupling, Kate and Everett still try to keep a loving home for Gabe and Sienna. Parents will see imperfect co-parenting under stress, not flawless heroes
Story (may spoil tone)
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.
Details
Violence A drone buzzes uncomfortably close to two women, and a Christmas tree c…
A drone buzzes uncomfortably close to two women, and a Christmas tree catches fire in the holiday mess. It plays as slapstick peril, with no fights or weapons in the mix
Language Damn, hell, and at least one d-word show up among grown-ups, plus a few…
Damn, hell, and at least one d-word show up among grown-ups, plus a few irritated name-of-deity blurt-outs. For a holiday rom-com, the language sits mild-to-moderate and never turns into constant strong swearing
Sex / nudity Kissing arrives with a blunt line that the sex was good, plus a side-hu…
Kissing arrives with a blunt line that the sex was good, plus a side-hustle exotic-dancer bit with a silly sexy strip and dance. No explicit sex scene appears, and the romantic heat still reads clearly adult
Drugs / alcohol Wine, cocktails, and champagne show up at holiday gatherings, and someo…
Wine, cocktails, and champagne show up at holiday gatherings, and someone jokes about looking drunk. Smoking is not part of the story. A smoke-show line is only slang for looking hot
Bullying / discrimination No bullying found in this title
No bullying found in this title
Dangerous behaviour No dangerous behavior found in this title
No dangerous behavior found in this title
Eating disorders / body image No eating found in this title
No eating found in this title
Mental health No mental health found in this title
No mental health found in this title
Gambling No gambling found in this title
No gambling found in this title
Grief / bereavement No grief found in this title
No grief found in this title
Flashing lights We have not confirmed whether this version contains flashing lights.
We have not confirmed whether this version contains flashing lights.
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Talk after watching
- Holidays feel different after separation. How can families keep traditions kind for kids?
- Kate and Everett still share parenting goals. What does healthy co-parenting look like?
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