Holiday plans canceled? Time for a solo Christmas adventure.

Here’s what you missed 👇

Read this if you’re looking for a low-stakes, "happily unattached" Christmas movie.

📍 What Just Happened

Now streaming on Prime Video, Single on the 25th follows Nell, a woman whose meticulously planned family Christmas evaporates at the last minute. Left entirely to her own devices in a season designed for couples and families, Nell decides to lean into the silence rather than flee from it, embarking on a week of "self-dated" holiday festivities.

🏠 The Setup

The Character: Nell, a woman who usually defines herself by her roles within her family, suddenly finds herself with a completely empty calendar.

The Neighbor: She crosses paths with her neighbor, an unapologetically "happily unattached" man who has mastered the art of solo living.

The Mission: Instead of a traditional romance, the duo challenges each other to find the best parts of the holiday season without the pressure of "plus-ones."

✍️ The Narrative Flip

Unlike most Hallmark-style films where being single is a problem to be solved by the third act, this story focuses on the radical idea that being alone isn't the same as being lonely. It explores the freedom of creating your own traditions when the "standard" holiday plans fall through.

🧠 Why It Matters

The film taps into a growing cultural movement toward "solo-positivity." By presenting a protagonist who finds genuine fulfillment in her own company, it provides a rare alternative to the high-pressure romantic expectations that often dominate December cinema.

🧾 The Bottom Line

Single on the 25th is a refreshing, low-stakes holiday watch that reminds us the most important person to spend Christmas with might just be yourself. It’s a love letter to independence that still manage to keep the festive spirit alive.