The Christmas Setup

2020

1 hr. 30 min.

Holiday

Romance

LGBTQ+

Drama

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Hugo heads to Milwaukee with his best friend, Madelyn, to spend the holidays with his brother Aiden and his mom, who is in charge of the local Christmas celebrations.

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Corey J

the only criteria these should have is: is it as bad as straight Christmas movies? the answer is yes. run of the mill Christmas movie, fun and very cheesy

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

12/23/23

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robert p

The first LGBTQ-themed Christmas film ever broadcast by Lifetime, the film stars Ben Lewis as Hugo, an uptight New York City attorney who comes home with his best friend Madelyn (Ellen Wong) to visit his mother Kate (Fran Drescher) for Christmas, and is forced to consider what he really wants in life when he reconnects with his high school crush Patrick (Blake Lee) just as he is offered a promotion to his firm's office in London. Lifetime is playing it cool, allowing only for 2 kisses on film, thus my *3 & 1/2" star rating!!!

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

03/31/23

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Audience Member

Such a beautiful movie! Not overly cheesy like so many hallmark and lifetime movies, perfect for curling up with some hot coco on the couch. I told my fiancé it's going to be a new tradition.

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

01/25/23

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Audience Member

I love this movie. Just make you happy, and so sweet you need to brush your teeth after watching it.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/01/23

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Audience Member

Queer representation in an honest, unforced way and a plot sure to give you the warm fuzzies :)

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/13/23

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Audience Member

Such a sweet movie. Loved it!!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

01/22/23

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Pat Mills

Director

Ben Lewis

Hugo Spencer

Blake Lee

Patrick Ryan

Fran Drescher

Kate Spencer

Ellen Wong

Madelyn McKay

Chad Connell

Aiden Spencer

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David Reddish

Queerty

Fran Drescher, as Hugos mother, gives an all-in performance that helps make the ridiculous plot believable. The real charm, though, comes from the very real chemistry between Lewis & Lee who have a palatable sexual charge to their relationship.

Rated: 3/4

Mar 13, 2022

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Jason Shawhan

Nashville Scene

Slight and sweet but filling like the finest of home-baked carbs, The Christmas Setup might even become (dare I risk my grumpy cred and say it) part of my holiday routine.

Sep 9, 2021

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Esme Mazzeo

Tell-Tale TV

Lifetime's The Christmas Setup does more than finally provide the LBGTQIA community representation in the beloved genre of TV Christmas movies. It does so in the most authentic way possible.

Rated: 4.5/5

Dec 15, 2020

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Synopsis

Hugo heads to Milwaukee with his best friend, Madelyn, to spend the holidays with his brother Aiden and his mom, who is in charge of the local Christmas celebrations.

Director: Pat Mills
Executive Producer: Danielle von Zerneck, Larry Grimaldi, Hannah Pillemer, Fernando Szew, Suzanne Berger, Arnie Zipursky
Screenwriter: Michael J. Murray
Production Co: Neshama Entertainment, Wishing Floor Films, MarVista Entertainment
Genre: Holiday, Romance, LGBTQ+, Drama
Original Language: English
Release Date (Streaming): Dec 13, 2020

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