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Romance novel enthusiast Mia meets Beau, a philanthropist, who is the spitting image of her favorite book hero. As they consider exploring a new romance, Beau's mother has other ideas.
More than most. Royalty, a fake relationship and an actual miracle push it well past the usual Hallmark template — the strangest 18% of everything we've logged.
The quirks and curveballs that make this one a little weirder than your average Hallmark. No spoilers, promise.
Here’s everything this one has going on, from the setting to the way it wraps up. Tap any of the 39 to find more movies that do the same thing.
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Opening
Mia meets Beau when he visits her shop after hours for a last-minute gift wrapping, sparking an instant romantic connection.
Inciting Incident
Mia discovers Beau is the heir to the Cavannagh Foundation and is publicly engaged to Penelope Martin.
Midpoint
Beau reveals the engagement is a fake arrangement to please their families, and he and Mia begin a secret courtship while volunteering.
Climax
After Beau's mother announces a wedding date, Mia ends the relationship; however, Beau eventually stands up to his mother at the gala.
Resolution
The fake engagement is dissolved, Mia's sister successfully caters the gala, and Mia and Beau reunite under the mistletoe.
A few things that make this one stand out once you stack it up against every other Hallmark movie.
It's 1 of only 4 Hallmark movies to combine royalty and a fake relationship.
39 tropes in one movie
We counted 39 distinct Hallmark tropes packed into this one — a genuine greatest-hits reel.
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Unwrapping ChristmasPart of the 4-film Unwrapping Christmas series.The lines that stuck with us — the ones you’ll be repeating after the credits roll.
“You're like the Joan Jett of furoshiki.”
“Love is like the sun, it makes our hearts bloom into a garden of eternal enchantment.”
“I ordered garlands, not marlins.”
Who’s who before you press play. Nothing here gives the ending away.
Gift Wrapper/Business Owner
Foundation Heir/Horse Sanctuary Owner
Romantic interest
Aspiring Chef
Sister
Philanthropist/Socialite
Beau's mother
Unwrapping Christmas: Mia's Prince is available via fuboTV, YouTube TV, and Philo. Streaming options change often, so check current availability before settling in.
Unwrapping Christmas: Mia's Prince runs about 1 hour and 24 minutes, and was released in 2024.
Yes. Unwrapping Christmas: Mia's Prince is a Hallmark Christmas movie, set during the holiday season.
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