5.7
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
A Merry Little Ex-Mas (2025)
A Merry Little Ex-Mas (2025)
Overview
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.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
NetflixRating & Dimensions
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Progressive
Political: Leans Left
Diversity: Moderate
LGBTQ: Positive
Viewer Rating
5.7
Overview
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.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
NetflixDetailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Progressive
Primary
The film's dominant themes align with progressive values by normalizing diverse family structures, accepting divorce as a reality, and promoting female autonomy, explicitly departing from traditional family values narratives.
The movie incorporates visible racial diversity through its casting choices and explores contemporary family structures, including divorce and blended families. It also implicitly addresses themes of female empowerment and autonomy within a holiday comedy framework, focusing on interpersonal relationships rather than broader systemic social issues.
Secondary
The film portrays LGBTQ+ characters through Everett's two dads, who are seamlessly integrated into the family dynamic. Their presence is normalized and depicted matter-of-factly, contributing to the contemporary family setting without stereotyping or sensationalizing their identities. This subtle inclusion offers a positive and affirming portrayal within the narrative.
Information regarding the portrayal of transsexual characters or themes in 'A Merry Little Ex-Mas' (2025) is not available. Without details on the film's content or characters, an assessment of its depiction cannot be made.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
A Merry Little Ex-Mas is an original Netflix film with characters created specifically for this production. There is no pre-existing source material or historical record for any character, thus no established gender to be swapped from.
The film is an original contemporary story with no prior source material, previous installments, or historical figures. Therefore, no characters had a pre-established race to be changed, meaning no race swap occurred.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
5.3
6.1
Critic Ratings
5.6
N/A
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