Unwrapping Christmas: Olivia's Reunion

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The premise

Olivia, a professional gift-wrapping entrepreneur, finds herself stranded at a remote lodge during a delivery when a massive snowstorm closes the only bridge out of town. To her surprise, the lodge is being rented by her ex-boyfriend Ben, whom she hasn't seen since their painful breakup four years ago. As they work together to survive the storm and dwindling supplies, they must confront the career-driven choices that pulled them apart and decide if their holiday reunion is a second chance at love.

How unusual is it?

Mostly classic comfort-watch, give or take a second-chance romance.

Who’s in it

Behind the camera

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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 high-stakes 'Best in Bow' competition featuring categories like 'Furoshiki'.
  • A dog that only stops destroying property when sung Christmas carols.
  • The family bringing a random man named Brian (the neighbor's cousin's roommate's uncle) to Christmas dinner.
  • Olivia winning a professional competition using a bow she made out of scraps in a basement.

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 34 to find more movies that do the same thing.

How it all plays out

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Full story (spoilers)
Olivia Matheson is the co-owner of 'All Wrapped Up,' a boutique gift-wrapping business in St. Paul, which is currently preparing for the prestigious St. Paul Christmas Gala. Four days before Christmas, Olivia agrees to make a high-paying delivery an hour north to Grenville Lodge. Upon arrival, she discovers the client is the family of her ex-boyfriend, Ben Hall. Ben is at the lodge alone with a knee injury while his family is out skiing. A sudden, intense snowstorm hits, closing the only bridge and trapping Olivia at the lodge with Ben. The two initially clash over their history; four and a half years prior, Ben moved to New York for his writing career and expected Olivia to follow, but she chose to stay and build her business with her three best friends. As the storm worsens, the lodge loses heat and food supplies run low. Olivia and Ben are forced to cooperate, eventually snowshoeing to a local market owned by Jen, a woman Ben's mother had hoped he would date. During their time alone, Olivia discovers Ben's private journals, which reveal he has never stopped loving her and views her as 'God's greatest work of art.' Meanwhile, Olivia's dog Ivy is causing chaos back at the shop, only calmed when Olivia's business partners sing her Christmas carols. Ben's family eventually arrives via snowcat, including his overprotective mother, Candice, who is initially cold toward Olivia. However, Ben takes a stand, admitting the breakup was his fault for being selfish and declaring his continued love for Olivia. When the bridge finally reopens just hours before the gala, Ben drives Olivia through treacherous roads so she can compete in the 'Best in Bow' competition. Olivia arrives just in time and wins the championship by creating a stunning mistletoe-themed bow out of unconventional materials. The film concludes with Olivia and Ben reconciling and sharing a kiss under her prize-winning mistletoe at the gala, surrounded by her supportive business partners.

Beat by beat

  1. Opening

    Olivia makes a delivery to a remote lodge and discovers her ex-boyfriend Ben is the one staying there.

  2. Inciting Incident

    A massive snowstorm closes the bridge, forcing Olivia to stay overnight with Ben.

  3. Midpoint

    Running out of food and heat, Olivia and Ben trek to a neighbor's house and begin to reconcile their past.

  4. Complication

    Ben's family arrives, and Ben must defend Olivia against his mother's disapproval.

  5. Climax

    The bridge reopens, and Ben races Olivia back to the city so she can compete in the 'Best in Bow' competition.

  6. Resolution

    Olivia wins the competition with a mistletoe bow and she and Ben officially reunite.

34 tropes in one movie

We counted 34 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 37% of every rated Hallmark movie. The median is 6.4.

Where this one fits

The corners of the catalog Unwrapping Christmas: Olivia's Reunion 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.

  • “A heart broken becomes a heart protected.”
    — Ben HallReading from his private journal about his feelings for Olivia.
  • “You think I'm going to let someone else kiss you under that mistletoe at the gala?”
    — Ben HallAs he prepares to drive Olivia back to the city for her competition.
  • “Furoshiki is Mia's specialty. It's a Japanese style of wrapping that uses cloth instead of paper.”
    — Olivia MathesonExplaining the technical nuances of professional gift wrapping.

Meet the characters

Who’s who before you press play. Nothing here gives the ending away.

  • Olivia Matheson

    Lead

    Gift Wrapping Business Owner

    ArtisticLoyalAmbitiousResourceful
  • Ben Hall

    Love interest

    Writer

    Ex-boyfriend

    RegretfulPoeticHandyProtective
  • Candice Hall

    Supporting

    Ben's Mother

    OverprotectiveJudgmentalParticular
  • Jen

    Supporting

    Market Owner

    Local acquaintance and potential romantic rival

    FriendlyCapableGenerous
  • Lily, Tina, and Mia

    Supporting

    Gift Wrappers

    Business partners and best friends

    SupportiveCompetitiveMusical

Questions people ask about Unwrapping Christmas: Olivia's Reunion

Where can I watch Unwrapping Christmas: Olivia's Reunion?

Unwrapping Christmas: Olivia's Reunion 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: Olivia's Reunion?

Unwrapping Christmas: Olivia's Reunion runs about 1 hour and 24 minutes, and was released in 2024.

Is Unwrapping Christmas: Olivia's Reunion a Christmas movie?

Yes. Unwrapping Christmas: Olivia's Reunion is a Hallmark Christmas movie, set during the holiday season.

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