A Merry Little Ex-Mas

Right now you can watch A Merry Little Ex-Mas in Australia on Netflix, and in the US on Netflix — and it is funnier than its reputation suggests. It says what it needs to say in one sitting, no filler. 176 viewers have already rated it on TMDB — the kind of consensus that does not happen by accident. Watch it for Alicia Silverstone — stay for everyone else around them. Start it on Netflix whenever you need something guaranteed to land.

A Merry Little Ex-Mas arrived without much fanfare and built its audience the hard way — through word of mouth. Sharp writing and a well-matched ensemble are what separate A Merry Little Ex-Mas from the crowd. 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. Alicia Silverstone and Oliver Hudson lead a cast that brings real weight to the material. It was released in 2025. A Merry Little Ex-Mas earns its laughs from character rather than situation, which is why it does not wear thin the way pure farce tends to. There is real craft here, even in the moments that do not fully land.

For viewers who want something light without wanting something stupid, A Merry Little Ex-Mas respects your intelligence. It does not lean on comparisons to make its case. A contained runtime means every scene is doing real work. Alicia Silverstone's comic timing carries it through its weaker moments. The kind of comedy you recommend to someone who claims they do not watch much.