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The Christmas Setup

  • TV Movie
  • 20202020
  • TV-PGTV-PG
  • 1h 25m
IMDb RATING
6.8/10
2.3K
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POPULARITY
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Fran Drescher, Blake Lee, and Ben Lewis in The Christmas Setup (2020)
As they enjoy the local holidays together, Hugo and Patrick's attraction to each other is undeniable 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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As they enjoy the local holidays together, Hugo and Patrick's attraction to each other is undeniable but as Hugo receives word of a big promotion requiring a move to London, he must decide w... Read allAs they enjoy the local holidays together, Hugo and Patrick's attraction to each other is undeniable but as Hugo receives word of a big promotion requiring a move to London, he must decide what is most important to him.As they enjoy the local holidays together, Hugo and Patrick's attraction to each other is undeniable but as Hugo receives word of a big promotion requiring a move to London, he must decide what is most important to him.
IMDb RATING
6.8/10
2.3K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
9,795
1,333
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    • Director
      • Pat Mills
    • Writer
      • Michael J. Murray
    • Stars
      • Ben Lewis
      • Blake Lee
      • Fran Drescher
    Top credits
    • Director
      • Pat Mills
    • Writer
      • Michael J. Murray
    • Stars
      • Ben Lewis
      • Blake Lee
      • Fran Drescher
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 44User reviews
    • 10Critic reviews
    • Awards
      • 5 nominations

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    Trailer 1:09
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    Photos30

    Fran Drescher, Chad Connell, Blake Lee, Ben Lewis, and Ellen Wong in The Christmas Setup (2020)
    Blake Lee and Ben Lewis in The Christmas Setup (2020)
    Blake Lee and Ben Lewis in The Christmas Setup (2020)
    Fran Drescher in The Christmas Setup (2020)
    Chad Connell and Ellen Wong in The Christmas Setup (2020)
    Ellen Wong in The Christmas Setup (2020)
    Blake Lee and Ben Lewis in The Christmas Setup (2020)
    Fran Drescher in The Christmas Setup (2020)
    Blake Lee and Ben Lewis in The Christmas Setup (2020)
    Fran Drescher, Chad Connell, Blake Lee, Ben Lewis, and Ellen Wong in The Christmas Setup (2020)
    Fran Drescher, Blake Lee, Ben Lewis, and Ellen Wong in The Christmas Setup (2020)
    Blake Lee and Ben Lewis in The Christmas Setup (2020)

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    Ben Lewis
    Ben Lewis
    • Hugo Spencer
    Blake Lee
    Blake Lee
    • Patrick Ryan
    Fran Drescher
    Fran Drescher
    • Kate Spencer
    Ellen Wong
    Ellen Wong
    • Madelyn McKay
    Chad Connell
    Chad Connell
    • Aiden Spencer
    Pedro Miguel Arce
    Pedro Miguel Arce
    • Cousin Jimmy Spencer
    Peter Nelson
    Peter Nelson
    • Frank Ryan
    Glen Grant
    • George Vogel
    Jaime Lujan
    Jaime Lujan
    • Gladys Klaus
    • (as Lucinda Miu)
    Eldon Hunter
    Eldon Hunter
    • Reindeer Bartender
    • (uncredited)
    • Director
      • Pat Mills
    • Writer
      • Michael J. Murray
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    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      Lead actors Ben Lewis and Blake Lee are married in real life.
    • Goofs
      When Kate and Hugo are in the kitchen discussing Mr. Carroll's deed to the train station, Fran Drescher flubs a line - instead of saying "Have I ever told you that I met him?", she says "Have I ever told HIM that I met him?"
    • Quotes

      Aiden Spencer: Hey, you guys want a drink?

      Hugo Spencer: Yeah.

      Madelyn McKay: Um, I'm gonna get, hm, Prancer's punch.

      Aiden Spencer: Okay, I think I'm gonna get the gin and Comet.

      Patrick Ryan: Oh, that's a good choice, I highly recommend the rum rum Rudolph.

      Hugo Spencer: Oh, I'll have that.

      Aiden Spencer: All right, I'll go get them. Maddy, you want to come?

      Madelyn McKay: Yea, of course. You know what, first round's on me.

    • Connections
      Referenced in Big Gay Fiction Podcast: Ep 389: Christmas in July Movie Recap: "The Christmas Setup" (2022)
    • Soundtracks
      December Baby
      Written by JoJo (as Joanna Levesque), Nathaniel Austin Brown, Brian Wiggins
      Performed by JoJo
      Courtesy of Warner Records
      By arrangement with Warner Music Group Film & TV Licensing

    User reviews44

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    Top review
    Sweet
    I find "The Christmas Setup" sweet and romantic. The two characters are likable, and I really feel for them. Even though the plot is predictable, I enjoyed watching it.
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    • Dec 31, 2021

    Details

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    • Release date
      • December 12, 2020 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • United States
      • Canada
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Рождественский выбор
    • Filming locations
      • Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
    • Production companies
      • MarVista Entertainment
      • Neshama Entertainment
      • Wishing Floor Films
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 25 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 16:9 HD

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