Our Little Secret is a romantic comedy film directed by Stephen Herek from a screenplay by Hailey DeDominicis. The Netflix film follows Avery, a young woman who is spending her first Christmas with her boyfriend’s family but is shocked to find out that her ex is also there, and they decide to hide their shared romantic history. Our Little Secret stars Lindsay Lohan, Ian Harding, Tim Meadows, Jon Rudnitsky, Henry Czerny, Judy Reyes, Chris Parnell, and Kristin Chenoweth. So, if you loved the heartwarming love story, funny family drama, and compelling characters in Our Little Secret, here are some similar movies you should check out next.
Exmas (Prime Video)
Exmas is a romantic comedy film directed by Jonah Feingold from a screenplay by Dan Steele. The 2023 film follows Graham, a young man who decides to surprise his family on Christmas by visiting them, but he gets an even bigger surprise when he finds out that his parents have invited his ex-fiancee, Ali. EXmas stars Leighton Meester, Robbie Amell, Michael Hitchcock, and Kathy Greenwood.
Love Hard (Netflix)
Love Hard is a romantic comedy film directed by Hernán Jiménez from a screenplay co-written by Danny Mackey and Rebecca Ewing. The 2021 film follows Natalie Bauer, a young woman who thinks that she has found her perfect man on a dating app, but when she decides to fly 3000 miles to surprise him for Christmas, she finds out that she has been catfished. Love Hard stars Nina Dobrev, Jimmy O. Yang, Darren Barnet, Harry Shum Jr., Althea Kaye, and James Saito.
Happiest Season (Hulu)
Happiest Season is a Christmas romantic comedy film directed by Clea DuVall, who also co-wrote the screenplay with Mary Holland. The 2020 film follows Abby, a young lesbian woman who decides to propose to her girlfriend in front of her family, but her plan goes off the rails when she finds out that her girlfriend still hasn’t come out to her parents yet. Happiest Season stars Kristen Stewart, Mackenzie Davis, Alison Brie, Aubrey Plaza, Daniel Levy, Mary Holland, and Victor Garber.
Just Friends (Hulu & Rent on Prime Video)
Just Friends is a Christmas romantic comedy film directed by Roger Kumble from a screenplay by Adam ‘Tex’ Davis. The 2005 film follows Chris, a successful young man who used to be obese, and when he comes across his high school best friend and crush who rejected him, he tries his luck again. Just Friends stars Ryan Reynolds, Amy Smart, Anna Faris, Christopher Marquette, and Chris Klein.
About Fate (Prime Video)
About Fate is a romantic comedy film directed by Maryus Vaysberg from a screenplay by Tiffany Paulsen. Based on the 1976 Soviet TV film The Irony of Fate by Emil Braginsky and Eldar Ryazanov, the 2022 film follows two young strangers who believe in love but never seem to meet the right people, but one snowy night brings them together. About Fate stars Emma Roberts, Thomas Mann, Britt Robertson, Madelaine Petsch, Wendie Malick, Cheryl Hines, and Lewis Tan.
Holidate (Netflix)
Holidate is a romantic comedy film directed by John Whitesell from a screenplay by Tiffany Paulsen. The 2020 film follows Sloane, a young woman who gets fed up after getting consistently mocked for being single by her family. Still, when she meets Jackson, she realizes that she could get the perfect date for the holidays without having to commit to something long-term. Holidate stars Emma Roberts, Luke Bracey, Jake Manley, Jessica Capshaw, Andrew Bachelor, Frances Fisher, Manish Dayal, and Kristin Chenoweth.
Holiday Breakup is a romantic comedy film written and directed by Temple Mathews. The 2016 film follows a young couple who break up, but they realize that they will have to spend the upcoming holidays explaining their decision to everyone and decide to pretend that they’re still together. Holiday Breakup stars Manon Mathews, Shawn Roe, Katie Leclerc, Matt Riedy, Daniel Hugh Kelly, and Diane Robin.
