Our take
A Merry Little Ex-Mas is a holiday rom-com about separated parents trying one last family Christmas with their daughter. Expect co-parenting arguments, mild slapstick peril, social drinking, and kiss themes without explicit scenes. Warm tone suits tweens and teens who enjoy festive family stories
Uplifting themes
Teamwork, courage, or compassion themes emerge in dialogue Teamwork, courage, or compassion behavior emerges in dialogue
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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 Scuffles, weapons talk, and peril spikes in key scenes
Scuffles, weapons talk, and peril spikes in key scenes
Language Occasional damn, hell, and s-word during stressful moments
Occasional damn, hell, and s-word during stressful moments
Sex / nudity Kiss references, flirtation, or mild innuendo in dialogue
Kiss references, flirtation, or mild innuendo in dialogue
Drugs / alcohol Occasional alcohol or smoking references in dialogue
Occasional alcohol or smoking references in dialogue
Frightening Tense or spooky beats may feel intense for younger viewers
Tense or spooky beats may feel intense for younger viewers
Bullying / discrimination No bullying found in this title
No bullying found in this title
Gore / death / weapons Brief blood or death reference without sustained gore
Brief blood or death reference without sustained gore
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
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?
- One last perfect Christmas is impossible. How do movies capture real holiday mess?