EXmas

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EXmas
EXmas 2023 film poster.jpg
Official release poster
Directed by Jonah Feingold
Written byDan Steele
Produced by
  • Jason Moring
  • Michael Philip
  • Richard Alan Reid
Starring
CinematographyStephen Whitehead
Edited byYvette Amirian
Music byGrant Fonda
Production
companies
Distributed by Amazon Freevee
Release date
  • November 17, 2023 (2023-11-17)
Running time
93 minutes
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

EXmas is a 2023 American romantic comedy Christmas film directed by Jonah Feingold, starring Leighton Meester and Robbie Amell. It was released on Amazon Freevee on November 17, 2023.

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Plot

Graham decides to surprise his family by traveling home for Christmas, only to discover that his ex-fiancee Ali is the guest of honor. [1] [2]

Cast

Production

On October 17, 2023, it was announced that BuzzFeed Studios' Christmas film EXmas, starring Leighton Meester and Robbie Amell, would premiere on Amazon Freevee. [3] It was written by Dan Steele and directed by Jonah Feingold, and also stars Michael Hitchcock, Kathy Greenwood, Veronika Slowikowska, and Steven Huy. [3] It was produced by Richard Alan Reid, Michael Philip, and Jason Moring. [4]

Release

The trailer was released on October 17, 2023. [1] The film was released on Amazon Freevee on November 17, 2023. [5]

On the review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes , 44% of 16 critics' reviews are positive, with an average rating of 5.6/10. [6]

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