Common Sense Media Review
By Jennifer Green
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based on child development research. How do we rate?
Holiday love story has some drinking, body image issues.
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Christmas with You
What's the Story?
Angelina (Aimee Garcia) is an aging pop star who needs a new hit to keep her record contract in CHRISTMAS WITH YOU. When she stumbles upon a young fan's (Deja Monique Cruz) rendition of one of her songs, she decides going to meet her could make for good social media content. What she doesn't expect is that the teen fan and her dad (Freddie Prinze Jr.) might help her with her new song. Before she knows it, she's grown attached, but her celebrity life is very far from theirs.
Is It Any Good?
This predictable holiday romance lacks chemistry or much real emotion, but it's pleasant enough. Some of the cultural touchstones in Christmas with You feel very real-to-life, like the family's blending of Spanish and English or the abuela's insistence that guests eat. Others feel a little heavy-handed, like the slow-mo tamale-making that's meant to advance the main characters' relationship. Angelina's obsession with her weight comes across as unhealthy and outdated.
Two supporting actors leave an impression. Zenzi Williams has some great knowing looks as Angelina's personal assistant. We will probably see more of Deja Monique Cruz, who gives a charming performance as the daughter about to celebrate her quinceañera.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about what you think attracts Angelina to Miguel in Christmas with You, considering their differences.
What other films have you watched where characters speak a mix of languages? Does it change the viewing experience if you don't speak or understand both languages? Why or why not?
Does Angelina remind you of any real-life celebrities? If so, who?
Movie Details
- On DVD or streaming : November 17, 2022
- Cast : Freddie Prinze Jr. , Aimee Garcia , Deja Monique Cruz
- Director : Gabriela Tagliavini
- Inclusion Information : Female Movie Director(s) , Latino Movie Director(s) , Latino Movie Actor(s) , Female Movie Actor(s) , Black Movie Actor(s) , Indigenous Movie Actor(s)
- Studio : Netflix
- Genre : Romance
- Topics : Friendship , Arts ( Music and Sing-Along )
- Run time : 90 minutes
- MPAA rating :
- Last updated : September 29, 2025
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