Unwrapping Christmas: Mia's Prince

6.3/10 · 713 ratings20241h 24mChristmasWeirdness 6/10Bingo card

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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.

How it all plays out

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Full story (spoilers)
The film opens with Mia Parker, a co-owner of the 'All Wrapped Up' gift shop, dreaming of a romantic encounter with Mr. Wedgewood, the hero of her favorite novel, 'Christmas in Derbyshire.' Her reality is much busier as she and her business partners, Lily, Tina, and Olivia, prepare for the high-stakes St. Paul Christmas Gala. Mia's life is further complicated when her sister Ashlyn moves in unexpectedly with a cat, Snowball, to which Mia is highly allergic. One night, a handsome man named Beau knocks on the shop window after hours, asking for a book to be wrapped. Mia performs a Japanese 'furoshiki' wrap, and the two share an immediate connection. Mia later discovers that Beau is a member of the wealthy Cavannagh family and is supposedly engaged to Penelope Martin. Despite this, Beau invites Mia to give a wrapping demonstration for his mother Claire's book club. At the estate, Mia realizes the vast class difference between them but continues to see Beau as they volunteer together at a community kitchen. Beau reveals that his engagement to Penelope is a sham designed to protect Penelope's secret relationship with a political rival's son and to satisfy his mother's desire for foundation stability. As they grow closer, Beau takes Mia to his horse sanctuary, showing her his 'real' self. However, the romance hits a wall when Beau's mother Claire unilaterally sets a wedding date for him and Penelope. Feeling like an outsider and refusing to be 'the other woman,' Mia breaks things off. Meanwhile, the gala preparations face disaster when the caterers and decorators cancel. Mia takes a risk by hiring her sister Ashlyn to cater and enlists her friends to decorate. At the gala, Beau finally finds his voice, breaking off the fake engagement and standing up to his mother. Claire, realizing her mistake, apologizes by donating a rare first-edition copy of 'Christmas in Derbyshire' to the gala raffle, which Mia wins. The film concludes with Beau and Mia confessing their love and sharing a kiss under the 'mistletoe panorama' they created together.

Beat by beat

  1. Opening

    Mia meets Beau when he visits her shop after hours for a last-minute gift wrapping, sparking an instant romantic connection.

  2. Inciting Incident

    Mia discovers Beau is the heir to the Cavannagh Foundation and is publicly engaged to Penelope Martin.

  3. Midpoint

    Beau reveals the engagement is a fake arrangement to please their families, and he and Mia begin a secret courtship while volunteering.

  4. Climax

    After Beau's mother announces a wedding date, Mia ends the relationship; however, Beau eventually stands up to his mother at the gala.

  5. 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.

Rating 6.3 vs every rated Hallmark moviemedian 6.4This movie · 6.3567

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.

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

    Lead

    Gift Wrapper/Business Owner

    RomanticHardworkingAllergic to catsLiterary enthusiast
  • Beau Cavannagh

    Love interest

    Foundation Heir/Horse Sanctuary Owner

    Romantic interest

    DutifulKindSecretly rebelliousLoyal
  • Ashlyn Parker

    Supporting

    Aspiring Chef

    Sister

    ImpulsiveTalentedBlunt
  • Claire Cavannagh

    Supporting

    Philanthropist/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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