An Unexpected Christmas (2022): cast, story & where to watch

2022 · Film · ★ 7.1

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Released in 2022, An Unexpected Christmas is a comedy, romance and tv movie film directed by Michael Robinson, running about 84 minutes. “What's a little romance between exes?” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. Jamie hasn’t told his family that he and his now ex-girlfriend Emily broke up. After an inopportune run-in with Emily at the train station in his hometown, Jamie convinces her to pretend they’re still a couple to avoid ruining Christmas for his family.

Who’s in it. An Unexpected Christmas stars Bethany Joy Lenz as Emily, Tyler Hynes as Jamie, Alison Wandzura as Becca and Lynda Boyd as Diane, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 7.1/10, An Unexpected Christmas has been warmly received by audiences.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV, Philo, YouTube TV and Hallmark+ Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch An Unexpected Christmas page.

If you liked it. Fans of An Unexpected Christmas tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch An Unexpected Christmas (2022)?
In US, An Unexpected Christmas is available to stream on fuboTV, Philo and YouTube TV, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is An Unexpected Christmas worth watching?
An Unexpected Christmas holds an audience score of 7.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, romance and tv movie. Most viewers rate it highly.
Who stars in An Unexpected Christmas?
An Unexpected Christmas stars Bethany Joy Lenz, Tyler Hynes, Alison Wandzura, Lynda Boyd and Paul McGillion.
When was An Unexpected Christmas released?
An Unexpected Christmas was released in 2022, with a runtime of about 84 minutes.