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The Christmas Setup

2020, English. Directed by Pat Mills.

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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Runtime
1h 28m
Post-credits
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Language
English
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Popcorn Flick

Fun if you don’t overthink it.

6.3/10 from 62 TMDB viewer ratings.

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The Christmas Setup is streaming on Philo in India.

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Released
12 December 2020
Country
Canada, United States of America
Written by
Michael J. Murray
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Is The Christmas Setup worth watching?

Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.3/10 from 62 TMDB viewer ratings.

How long is The Christmas Setup?

The Christmas Setup runs 88 minutes (1h 28m).

Does The Christmas Setup have a post-credits scene?

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The Christmas Setup parents guide: is it suitable for kids?

No age rating is listed for The Christmas Setup yet.

Which OTT platform is The Christmas Setup on?

The Christmas Setup is streaming on Philo in India. (Checked 9 November 2026.)

What movies are like The Christmas Setup?

If you liked The Christmas Setup, try Single All the Way, Once Upon a Christmas Miracle, Coupled Up for Christmas.

Who directed The Christmas Setup?

The Christmas Setup (2020) was directed by Pat Mills and stars Ben Lewis, Blake Lee, Fran Drescher.

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