An Unexpected Christmas
“What's a little romance between exes?”
Synopsis
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.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
On LocationOfficial
Type: Behind the Scenes • Published 2021-11-24
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →
Bethany Joy Lenz
Emily
Tyler Hynes
Jamie
Alison Wandzura
Becca
Lynda Boyd
Diane
Paul McGillion
Tom
Elan Ross Gibson
Grandma
Jackie Joyner-Kersee
Jackie Joyner-Kersee
Logan McInnes
Scotty
Jessica Garcie
Gina
Morgana Wylie
Susie
Tom Pickett
Daryl
Brenda Crichlow
Governor Harris
Michael Teigen
Dale
Viva Lee
Santa Girl
Mike Kus
Midway Vendor
Gelsea Mae
Rissa
Ali Karr
Danny
Brent Zulyniak
Suit Guy
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Michael Robinson
- Screenplay & Story
- Paul Campbell
- Original Score
- Chris Ainscough
- Original Title
- An Unexpected Christmas
- Country of Origin
- Canada, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 24m
- Production Studios
- MRB Productions, Front Street Pictures, Unexpected Road Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Michael Robinson
Paul Campbell
Chris Ainscough
Adam Sliwinski
Saeed Vahidi
Charles Cooper, Matthew R. Brady, Michael Shepard
Department Leadership Roster
Paul Campbell
Writer
Michael Robinson
Director
Charles Cooper
Producer
Saeed Vahidi
Editor
Adam Sliwinski
Director of Photography
Ali Tavasoli
Production Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
G: General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
International Certification Matrix
General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for An Unexpected Christmas.
Featured In Curated Collections
Editorial lists, community rankings, and cinematic collections featuring An Unexpected Christmas.
Christmas
Auto-filled from Letterboxd lists
B Gardens
Full library from Vio, Sonarr, and Radarr - 9,053 items
MNR
Hallmark Holiday Movies
Last updated 13/10/2026
***2021***
Hallmark Christmas
Similar Titles to An Unexpected Christmas
Movies sharing stylistic DNA, tone, and thematic storytelling
5.9
7.0
6.1
5.3
7.2
6.7
6.1
6.7
5.8
6.8
6.2
5.2
3.5
3.7
5.0
5.5
More Like An Unexpected Christmas
Recommended titles matching themes, cast, and genres.
Frequently Asked Questions About An Unexpected Christmas
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is An Unexpected Christmas 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 directed An Unexpected Christmas?
An Unexpected Christmas was directed by Michael Robinson.
Who stars in An Unexpected Christmas?
The principal cast of An Unexpected Christmas includes Bethany Joy Lenz, Tyler Hynes, Alison Wandzura, Lynda Boyd, Paul McGillion.
When was An Unexpected Christmas released and how long is it?
An Unexpected Christmas was released in 2021 with a total runtime of 1h 24m.
Who composed the musical score for An Unexpected Christmas?
The original motion picture soundtrack for An Unexpected Christmas was composed by Chris Ainscough.
What is the age rating and content advisory for An Unexpected Christmas?
An Unexpected Christmas holds official age classifications: US: G (General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.).