If you’ve watched the Netflix preview for My Secret Santa, you’ve already grasped the basics. The film is a light, predictable Christmas comedy that leans heavily on the warmth and likability of its lead rather than narrative surprises.
Starring Alexandra Breckenridge and Ryan Eggold, the story follows Taylor, an unemployed single mom who takes a job playing Santa at a ski resort to afford her daughter’s elite snowboarding school. Complications arise when she catches the attention of Matthew, the resort owner’s son—without him realizing she’s also the Santa he just hired.
The plot hits every familiar holiday beat: a meet-cute, a hidden identity, a jealous manager (played by Tia Mowry), and just enough physical comedy to keep things moving. While the script itself is thin, the cast helps smooth over its rough edges.
Breckenridge, best known for Virgin River and her award-winning turn on This Is Us, knows exactly how to carry a simple, family-friendly story. She’s relaxed, believable, and clearly enjoying herself—and that enjoyment is contagious.
