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Champagne Problems

2025   Netflix

Rated:  PG-13

Length:  1 hr  39min

Comedy ~ Romance ~ Christmas

Directed by:  Mark Steven Johnson

Starring:  Minka Kelly, Tom Wozniczka, Sean Amsing, Thibault de Montalembert, Astrid Whettnall, Flula Borg, and Xavier Samuel.

Christmas In France Is Always A Good Idea.

Let’s talk about Champagne, Champagne Problems, and the bubbles in between. Champagne isn’t just a Sparkling Wine from France, it is the most celebratory beverage ever invented. Champagne Problems sound pretty from a distance, Paris, promotions, perfect photos. But up close, they sting like any other heartbreak. The bubbles just make it easier to pretend everything is fine, at least until the glass is empty.

Champagne Problems isn’t just a fizzy holiday rom-com, it is a sparkling holiday movie that’s much more than just a cheerful romantic comedy. It’s a story about how a life that looks perfectly poured can still taste a little off once you sit with it for a while. At first glance, it seems like the usual pretty package, glamorous locations, stylish outfits, and plenty of champagne to toast every little moment. But beneath all that sparkle, it tells a deeper story about what really goes on when life isn’t as perfect as it looks.

The movie’s main character, played beautifully by Minka Kelly, feels trapped in a world where everything is supposed to be perfect and planned. Her life is all about control, schedules, and appearances, but when unexpected emotions start bubbling to the surface, she has to face the truth that not everything can be neatly organized or fixed with a toast. This contrast between the polished exterior and real feelings is what makes the film so relatable and refreshing.

Champagne Problems also does a fantastic job showing how problems in life aren’t always about big disasters. Sometimes, it’s the little things, the doubts, the disappointments, the quiet moments of vulnerability, that matter the most. The story gently reminds us that those “champagne problems” are real feelings that deserve attention, not something to brush off or pretend away.

This movie isn’t just about romance, although the chemistry between Minka Kelly and Tom Wozniczka is magical, it’s about finding the courage to be honest with yourself and others, even when it’s messy or uncomfortable. With heartfelt performances, relatable themes, and a beautifully crafted atmosphere, Champagne Problems is a must-watch holiday film that will leave you both smiling and thinking. If you want a movie that feels like a warm, honest conversation wrapped up in festive cheer, this one’s for you. You know what Bobby would say:

Highly Recommended!

Turn off the lights and devices

(Except for the Tree!),

Make some popcorn,

Grab a beverage,

and Stream This

 Fizzy Christmas Gem

on NETFLIX!

New Movie Champagne Problems Debuts On Netflix Wednesday November 19, 2025

Minka Kelly (Ransom Canyon) is headed to Paris. In the romantic comedy Champagne Problems, the Friday Night Lights star plays an ambitious executive who travels to France to secure the acquisition of a world-renowned champagne brand before Christmas. But her plans are upended when she falls into a whirlwind romance with a charming Parisian — who turns out to be a key player in the vineyard she’s trying to acquire. Mon dieu!

Champagne Problems, written and directed by Mark Steven Johnson (Love in the Villa; Love, Guaranteed), stars Tom Wozniczka as Minka Kelly’s romantic interest. Champagne Problems debuts Wednesday November 19, 2025 on Netflix.

FROM NETFLIX TUDUM:

On-the-rise executive Sydney Price (Kelly) is about to make the biggest move of her career: acquiring Château Cassell, one of France’s most beloved champagne houses. On her first night in Paris, she takes a breather from work to enjoy a night on the town, where she has a run-in with a stunning stranger named Henri (Wozniczka). The two hit it off immediately and end up spending the entire night together …. And the sparks that fly could power the City of Lights.

By the morning, however, any time Sydney had for romance is long gone: She’s headed to Château Cassell to ink the deal. But when she arrives, she’s shocked to see Henri there. It turns out he’s the son of champagne company’s founder, Hugo (de Montalembert). Not only is this potential acquisition now clouded by charming Henri’s presence and her burgeoning feelings, but she must spend the next several days competing with other potential buyers. With both a lucrative business deal and a blossoming romance on the table, Sydney’s in for a jam-packed holiday season.