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The Christmas Setup

6.320201h 28mPGMovieTV MovieDramaRomance

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,…

DirectorPat Mills
WriterMichael J. Murray
ProducersDanielle von Zerneck·Hannah Pillemer

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Cast · Directed by Pat Mills

BLBen Lewis
Ben Lewis
Hugo Spencer
BLBlake Lee
Blake Lee
Patrick Ryan
FDFran Drescher
Fran Drescher
Kate Spencer
EWEllen Wong
Ellen Wong
Madelyn McKay
CCChad Connell
Chad Connell
Aiden Spencer
PAPedro Miguel Arce
Pedro Miguel Arce
Cousin Jimmy Spencer
GG
Glen Grant
George Vogel
JLJaime “Lucinda Miu” Lujan
Jaime “Lucinda Miu” Lujan
Gladys Klaus
PNPeter Nelson
Peter Nelson
Frank Ryan

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The Christmas Setup — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Christmas Setup?

The Christmas Setup is streaming on Paramount Plus, Paramount+ and iciTouTV in Canada. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is The Christmas Setup on Netflix?

No, The Christmas Setup is not on Netflix in Canada as of September 2026. It's currently on Paramount Plus and Paramount+.

Is The Christmas Setup on Amazon Prime Video?

No, The Christmas Setup isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Canada right now. It's on Paramount Plus and Paramount+ instead.

Where can I watch The Christmas Setup for free?

The Christmas Setup is available to stream free (with ads) on Hoopla and Tubi TV in Canada.