Common Sense Media Review
By Stefan Pape
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Festive romcom sequel has positive messages but lacks spark.
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Your Christmas or Mine 2
What's the Story?
YOUR CHRISTMAS OR MINE 2 enters back into the lives of James (Asa Butterfield) and Hayley (Cora Kirk) who, after a chaotic Christmas where they both accidentally spent it alone with their partner's families, now decide to join forces and take both families on a luxury skiing holiday in the French Alps. It proves to be an environment much better suited to James and his wealthy family, as Hayley and hers attempt to fit in and adapt to this new experience. All the while, Hayley is hoping that by the end of the trip, she'll be engaged.
Is It Any Good?
While the first of these festive films gained popularity for it's creative and yet simple idea, which was well-executed, this sequel falls short. Your Christmas or Mine 2 tries to expand on the original premise and in turn loses sight of what made the first film so appealing. By bringing the families together, the dual narrative of two completely opposite families is lost and makes for a more conventional, standard Christmas film. The characters remain engaging and are in turn easy to root for. Both James and Hayley are sweet, and you can't help but want the best for them, and much of that comes from the likability of Butterfield and Kirk. But sadly that's not quite enough to save this film from tedium, and it just struggles to truly stand out and shine in a way the first film did.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about what positive messages there were in Your Christmas or Mine 2. What do you think the filmmakers were trying to say?
Did you find the characters realistic? Why or why not?
How were drinking and smoking portrayed? Were there consequences? Did it glamorize them?
Have you watched the first film? How did this sequel compare?
Movie Details
- On DVD or streaming : December 8, 2023
- Cast : Asa Butterfield , Cora Kirk , Alex Jennings
- Director : Jim O'Hanlon
- Inclusion Information : Female Movie Actor(s)
- Studio : Prime Video
- Genre : Comedy
- Topics : Holidays
- Run time : 101 minutes
- MPAA rating :
- Last updated : September 18, 2025
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