The Christmas Setup
Synopsis
Follows the story of New York lawyer Hugo who heads to Milwaukee with his best friend Madelyn to spend the holidays with his brother Aiden and his mom Kate, who is also in charge of the local Christmas celebrations. Ever the matchmaker, Kate arranges for Hugo to run into Patrick, Hugo’s high school friend and secret crush, who has recently returned after a successful stint in Silicon Valley. As they enjoy the local holiday festivities together, Hugo and Patrick’s attraction to each other is undeniable and it looks as though Kate’s Santa-style matchmaking is a success. But as Hugo receives word of a big promotion requiring a move to London, he must decide what is most important to him.
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The Christmas Setup | Premieres Saturday, December 12 at 8/7c | LifetimeOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2020-11-25
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Pat Mills
- Screenplay & Story
- Michael J. Murray
- Original Score
- Michael Richard Plowman
- Original Title
- The Christmas Setup
- Country of Origin
- Canada, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 28m
- Production Studios
- Neshama Entertainment, MarVista Entertainment, Wishing Floor Films, Lifetime
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Pat Mills
Michael J. Murray
Michael Richard Plowman
Russ Goozee
Danielle von Zerneck, Hannah Pillemer, Fernando Szew, Suzanne L. Berger, Arnie Zipursky
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Pat Mills
Director
Michael J. Murray
Writer
Michael Richard Plowman
Original Music Composer
Russ Goozee
Director of Photography
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FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
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What is The Christmas Setup about?
Follows the story of New York lawyer Hugo who heads to Milwaukee with his best friend Madelyn to spend the holidays with his brother Aiden and his mom Kate, who is also in charge of the local Christmas celebrations. Ever the matchmaker, Kate arranges for Hugo to run into Patrick, Hugo’s high school friend and secret crush, who has recently returned after a successful stint in Silicon Valley. As they enjoy the local holiday festivities together, Hugo and Patrick’s attraction to each other is undeniable and it looks as though Kate’s Santa-style matchmaking is a success. But as Hugo receives word of a big promotion requiring a move to London, he must decide what is most important to him.
Who directed The Christmas Setup?
The Christmas Setup was directed by Pat Mills.
Who stars in The Christmas Setup?
The principal cast of The Christmas Setup includes Ben Lewis, Blake Lee, Fran Drescher, Ellen Wong, Chad Connell.
When was The Christmas Setup released and how long is it?
The Christmas Setup was released in 2020 with a total runtime of 1h 28m.
Who composed the musical score for The Christmas Setup?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Christmas Setup was composed by Michael Richard Plowman.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Christmas Setup?
The Christmas Setup holds official age classifications: CA: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested.); DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.).