Unexpected Christmas
American Christmas film
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Unexpected Christmas is a 2025 American Christmas romantic comedy film starring Lil Rel Howery and Tabitha Brown. It was released on November 7, 2025.
Directed byMichael Vaughn Hernandez
Screenplay byCassandra Mann
Produced by
- Trell Woodberry
- Phil Thornton
- Perri Camper
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| Directed by | Michael Vaughn Hernandez |
| Screenplay by | Cassandra Mann |
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| Starring | |
| Cinematography | Rachael Owen Hastings |
| Edited by | Kally Khourshid |
| Music by | Eric Hall |
Production company | 3 Diamonds Entertainment |
| Distributed by | Eammon Films |
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Running time | 104 minutes[1] |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
Premise
Surprise guests threaten to derail a family reunion at Christmas.[2]
Cast
- Tabitha Brown as Debbie
- Lil Rel Howery as Richard
- Anna Maria Horsford as Momma Scott
- DomiNque Perry as Marissa
- Reagan Gomez-Preston as Kerry
- Terrence Terrell as Michael
- Trell Woodberry as Kyle
- Howie Bell as Earl
- Cecelia Friday as Alicia
- Ricco Ross as Willie
- Koryn Hawthorne as Imani
Production
The film is written by Cassandra Mann and directed by Michael Vaughn Hernandez. It is produced by 3 Diamonds Entertainment's Trell Woodberry and Phil Thornton, as well as Perri Camper. Lil Rel Howery and Tabitha Brown are executive producers and also lead the cast.[3]
The cast also includes Anna Maria Horsford, DomiNque Perry, Reagan Gomez-Preston, Terrence Terrell, Trell Woodberry, Howie Bell, Cecelia Friday, Ricco Ross and Koryn Hawthorne.[3][4]