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Alicia Silverstone in a Christmas rom-com… That alone should get people to sit up. The moment her name shows up in anything holiday-related, the whole vibe changes because you just know she is about to bring that Clueless energy of hers to the film and somehow make it feel new again.

And A Merry Little Ex-Mas has that exact energy. It’s not that “try too hard” kind of film. It is custom-tailored to bring that holiday warmth and comfort to our screens while making sure the drama gets its due screen time. Imagine twinkly lights, family photos that no one agrees on, and emotions popping up at the most inconvenient times.

What makes it even better is the setup. You have a woman trying to host one last Christmas in the house she is about to say goodbye to, and right when she thinks she has the whole thing under control, her ex walks in with his new girlfriend. It is the type of plot twist that is capable of instantly waking the room up.

And honestly, look at this cast. Alicia Silverstone leads Oliver Hudson and Jameela Jamil, all of whom bring their bold screen presence. To be fair, the cast alone should be enough for you to press play, but here is more information before adding A Merry Little Ex-Mas to your watchlist

What happens in A Merry Little Ex-Mas?

So it starts with Kate, who wants one last holiday that feels like the old days before she finally lets go of her house. Sounds like a simple and very sentimental. But the second her soon-to-be ex-husband, Everett, arrives with his new partner, the whole thing tilts. You can almost feel Kate recalculating her entire evening while smiling through it, because what else can you do when your past literally walks through your door holding hands with someone new?

The story follows her trying to hold it together while realising she might have been holding onto an idea of her life that doesn’t actually match who she is now. Director Steve Carr describes her arc as that moment when something shakes you enough to make you look at everything again. It involves the people you love, the home you built, and the version of yourself you thought disappeared.

Who is in the cast?

Alicia Silverstone plays Kate with her flawless energy that makes you stay with her even when everything in her living room is going gaga. Oliver Hudson plays Everett, and he has that natural trouble-causing energy that fits a holiday rom-com a little too well.

Jameela Jamil brings her bold humour, while Pierson Fodé adds a jolt of confidence whenever he shows up. You also have Melissa Joan as a warm holiday bonus. Overall, the cast is handpicked to make you nostalgic.

Is there a trailer for A Merry Little Ex-Mas?

Yes, and it shows exactly what you should expect. Alicia Silverstone walks straight into a holiday she did not plan for, with lots of Christmas decorations as the background. Family coming together with lots of drama, and the advent of an ex is just the icing on the cake.

When does it release on Netflix?

A Merry Little Ex-Mas arrived on Netflix on November 12th. So if you have missed it by accident, now is your cue to watch.