Unwrapping Christmas: Mia's Prince
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The premise
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.
How unusual is it?
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.
Who’s in it
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Wait, what?
The quirks and curveballs that make this one a little weirder than your average Hallmark. No spoilers, promise.
- The protagonist is a professional gift wrapper who specializes in 'furoshiki' (Japanese fabric wrapping).
- The 'mistletoe panorama' is treated as a major high-stakes gala centerpiece.
- The hero is referred to as the 'Joan Jett of furoshiki'.
- The sister brings a 'hypoallergenic' cat that immediately causes a sneezing fit.
Every trope, all in one place
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.
Setting2
Time & season3
Characters6
Conflict5
Romance6
Tone & quirks7
How it all plays out
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Full story (spoilers)
Beat by beat
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.
Did you know?
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.
How it stacks up
Where this one’s rating lands against every other rated Hallmark movie.
Higher-rated than 36% of every rated Hallmark movie. The median is 6.4.
Where this one fits
The corners of the catalog Unwrapping Christmas: Mia's Prince belongs to — handy if you’re after more of the same.
Unwrapping ChristmasPart of the 4-film Unwrapping Christmas series.- Best Hallmark Christmas MoviesIt is, of course, a Christmas movie.
- Hallmark Royal Romance MoviesA crown gets involved.
- Hallmark Fake Relationship MoviesBuilt on a fake-dating setup.
- Hallmark Dog & Pet MoviesA four-legged matchmaker.
- Hallmark Baking & Cooking MoviesPlenty of time in the kitchen.
- Hallmark Big City MoviesA big-city backdrop.
Lines worth quoting
The lines that stuck with us — the ones you’ll be repeating after the credits roll.
“You're like the Joan Jett of furoshiki.”
— Beau CavannaghAfter watching Mia's gift-wrapping demonstration. “Love is like the sun, it makes our hearts bloom into a garden of eternal enchantment.”
— Mia ParkerQuoting her favorite novel, 'Christmas in Derbyshire'. “I ordered garlands, not marlins.”
— Mia ParkerDealing with a shipping error for the gala decorations.
Meet the characters
Who’s who before you press play. Nothing here gives the ending away.
Mia Parker
LeadGift Wrapper/Business Owner
RomanticHardworkingAllergic to catsLiterary enthusiastBeau Cavannagh
Love interestFoundation Heir/Horse Sanctuary Owner
Romantic interest
DutifulKindSecretly rebelliousLoyalAshlyn Parker
SupportingAspiring Chef
Sister
ImpulsiveTalentedBluntClaire Cavannagh
SupportingPhilanthropist/Socialite
Beau's mother
ControllingStatus-consciousTraditional
Questions people ask about Unwrapping Christmas: Mia's Prince
Where can I watch Unwrapping Christmas: Mia's Prince?
Unwrapping Christmas: Mia's Prince is available via fuboTV, Philo, and Hallmark+ Amazon Channel. Streaming options change often, so check current availability before settling in.
How long is Unwrapping Christmas: Mia's Prince?
Unwrapping Christmas: Mia's Prince runs about 1 hour and 24 minutes, and was released in 2024.
Is Unwrapping Christmas: Mia's Prince a Christmas movie?
Yes. Unwrapping Christmas: Mia's Prince is a Hallmark Christmas movie, set during the holiday season.
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