On Christmas Eve, Cliff, a down-on-his luck comedian who can’t catch a break, chips a tooth, and suddenly finds himself in the late-night care of Didi, a sharp-witted, no-nonsense dentist. What should have been a quick fix unfolds into an unforgettable night of unexpected twists, comic mishaps, and a brewing heartfelt connection. Their holiday misadventures lead to the discovery that the best gifts aren’t under the tree—they’re the ones you never saw coming.

“A stealth charmer with a low-key After Hours vibe… thanks to terrific chemistry between the lead actors and the director’s unerringly light touch.”
—David Rooney, The Hollywood Reporter
“Something to celebrate… Jay Duplass delivers a real Christmas gift with a warm and witty romance.”
—Stephen Saito, Variety
“Assuredly one of the best films of 2025… Jay Duplass launches a new comedy star [in Michael Strassner].”
—Kristy Puchko, Mashable
“A super winning charmer… [with] some Harold & Maude and the general naturally sublime bittersweet shagginess of Hal Ashby films.”
—Rodrigo Perez, The Playlist
“A wholly surprising walk-and-talk romance that will likely melt even the coldest of hearts.”
—Dan Bayer, Next Best Picture
Director: Jay Duplass
Cast: Michael Strassner, Liz Larsen, Olivia Luccardi

Lucas (Benjamin Pajak), Brian (Kevin James), Jeff (Alan Ritchson), and CJ (Banks Pierce) in PLAYDATE Photo: Courtesy of Amazon MGM Studios. © AMAZON CONTENT SERVICES LLC

Director Luke Greenfield and BAnks Pierce on the set of Playdate. Photo Credit: David Bukach

Leslie (Isla Fisher) in PLAYDATE. Photo: Courtesy of Amazon MGM Studios. © AMAZON CONTENT SERVICES LLC

Brian (Kevin James) and Lucas (Benjamin Pajak) in PLAYDATE Photo: Courtesy of Prime © AMAZON CONTENT SERVICES LLC

Brian (Kevin James), Lucas (Benjamin Pajak), CJ (Banks Pierce), and Jeff (Alan Ritchson) in PLAYDATE Photo: David Bukach © AMAZON CONTENT SERVICES LLC

Brian (Kevin James) and Jeff (Alan Ritchson) in PLAYDATE. Photo Credit: David Bukach

(from left) Finn (Mason Thames) and The Grabber (Ethan Hawke) in Black Phone 2, written and directed by Scott Derrickson.

Ethan Hawke as The Grabber in Black Phone 2, directed by Scott Derrickson.

(from left) Mustang (Arianna Rivas), Gwen (Madeleine McGraw) and Finn (Mason Thames) in Black Phone 2, directed by Scott Derrickson.

(from left) Gwen (Madeleine McGraw) and The Grabber (Ethan Hawke) in Black Phone 2, directed by Scott Derrickson.

(from left) Mustang (Arianna Rivas), Gwen (Madeleine McGraw) and Finn (Mason Thames) in Black Phone 2, directed by Scott Derrickson.

Mason Thames as Finn in Black Phone 2, directed by Scott Derrickson.

Ethan Hawke as the Grabber in Black Phone 2, directed by Scott Derrickson.

(from left) Madeleine McGraw and Mason Thames on the set of Black Phone 2.

Demián Bichir as Mando in Black Phone 2, directed by Scott Derrickson.

(from left) Finn (Mason Thames) and Gwen (Madeleine McGraw) in Black Phone 2, directed by Scott Derrickson.

(from left) Ethan Hawke and director Scott Derrickson on the set of Black Phone 2.

Madeleine McGraw as Gwen in Black Phone 2, directed by Scott Derrickson.

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 14: (C) Designer Lila Nikole and models walk the runway at the Lila Nikole show during New York Fashion Week at The Angel Orensanz Foundation on September 14, 2025 in New York City. (Photo by Mark Gunter/Getty Images for Art Hearts Fashion)

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 14: (C) Designer Lila Nikole and models walk the runway at the Lila Nikole show during New York Fashion Week at The Angel Orensanz Foundation on September 14, 2025 in New York City. (Photo by Mark Gunter/Getty Images for Art Hearts Fashion)

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 14: (C) Designer Lila Nikole and models walk the runway at the Lila Nikole show during New York Fashion Week at The Angel Orensanz Foundation on September 14, 2025 in New York City. (Photo by Mark Gunter/Getty Images for Art Hearts Fashion)

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 14: A Model walks the runway at the Lila Nikole show during New York Fashion Week at The Angel Orensanz Foundation on September 14, 2025 in New York City. (Photo by Mark Gunter/Getty Images for Art Hearts Fashion)

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 14: Models walk the runway at the Lila Nikole show during New York Fashion Week at The Angel Orensanz Foundation on September 14, 2025 in New York City. (Photo by Mark Gunter/Getty Images for Art Hearts Fashion)

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 14: Models walk the runway at the Lila Nikole show during New York Fashion Week at The Angel Orensanz Foundation on September 14, 2025 in New York City. (Photo by Mark Gunter/Getty Images for Art Hearts Fashion)

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 14: Models walk the runway at the Lila Nikole show during New York Fashion Week at The Angel Orensanz Foundation on September 14, 2025 in New York City. (Photo by Mark Gunter/Getty Images for Art Hearts Fashion)

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 14: Models walk the runway at the Lila Nikole show during New York Fashion Week at The Angel Orensanz Foundation on September 14, 2025 in New York City. (Photo by Mark Gunter/Getty Images for Art Hearts Fashion)

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 14: Models walk the runway at the Lila Nikole show during New York Fashion Week at The Angel Orensanz Foundation on September 14, 2025 in New York City. (Photo by Mark Gunter/Getty Images for Art Hearts Fashion)

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 14: Models walk the runway at the Lila Nikole show during New York Fashion Week at The Angel Orensanz Foundation on September 14, 2025 in New York City. (Photo by Mark Gunter/Getty Images for Art Hearts Fashion)

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 14: Models walk the runway at the Lila Nikole show during New York Fashion Week at The Angel Orensanz Foundation on September 14, 2025 in New York City. (Photo by Mark Gunter/Getty Images for Art Hearts Fashion)

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 14: Models walk the runway at the Lila Nikole show during New York Fashion Week at The Angel Orensanz Foundation on September 14, 2025 in New York City. (Photo by Mark Gunter/Getty Images for Art Hearts Fashion)

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NEW YORK, NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 11: A model walks the runway for Jose Zafra during New York Fashion Week Powered By Art Hearts Fashion at The Angel Orensanz Foundation on September 11, 2025 in New York City. (Photo by Eugene Gologursky/Getty Images for Art Hearts Fashion)

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 11: A model walks the runway for Jose Zafra during New York Fashion Week Powered By Art Hearts Fashion at The Angel Orensanz Foundation on September 11, 2025 in New York City. (Photo by Eugene Gologursky/Getty Images for Art Hearts Fashion)

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 11: A model walks the runway for Jose Zafra during New York Fashion Week Powered By Art Hearts Fashion at The Angel Orensanz Foundation on September 11, 2025 in New York City. (Photo by Eugene Gologursky/Getty Images for Art Hearts Fashion)

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 11: A model walks the runway for Jose Zafra during New York Fashion Week Powered By Art Hearts Fashion at The Angel Orensanz Foundation on September 11, 2025 in New York City. (Photo by Eugene Gologursky/Getty Images for Art Hearts Fashion)

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 11: A model walks the runway for Jose Zafra during New York Fashion Week Powered By Art Hearts Fashion at The Angel Orensanz Foundation on September 11, 2025 in New York City. (Photo by Eugene Gologursky/Getty Images for Art Hearts Fashion)

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 11: A model walks the runway for Jose Zafra during New York Fashion Week Powered By Art Hearts Fashion at The Angel Orensanz Foundation on September 11, 2025 in New York City. (Photo by Eugene Gologursky/Getty Images for Art Hearts Fashion)

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 11: A model walks the runway for Jose Zafra during New York Fashion Week Powered By Art Hearts Fashion at The Angel Orensanz Foundation on September 11, 2025 in New York City. (Photo by Eugene Gologursky/Getty Images for Art Hearts Fashion)

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 11: A model walks the runway for Jose Zafra during New York Fashion Week Powered By Art Hearts Fashion at The Angel Orensanz Foundation on September 11, 2025 in New York City. (Photo by Eugene Gologursky/Getty Images for Art Hearts Fashion)

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 11: A model walks the runway for Jose Zafra during New York Fashion Week Powered By Art Hearts Fashion at The Angel Orensanz Foundation on September 11, 2025 in New York City. (Photo by Eugene Gologursky/Getty Images for Art Hearts Fashion)

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 11: A model walks the runway for Jose Zafra during New York Fashion Week Powered By Art Hearts Fashion at The Angel Orensanz Foundation on September 11, 2025 in New York City. (Photo by Eugene Gologursky/Getty Images for Art Hearts Fashion)

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 11: A model walks the runway for Jose Zafra during New York Fashion Week Powered By Art Hearts Fashion at The Angel Orensanz Foundation on September 11, 2025 in New York City. (Photo by Eugene Gologursky/Getty Images for Art Hearts Fashion)

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 11: A model walks the runway for Keziah during New York Fashion Week Powered By Art Hearts Fashion at The Angel Orensanz Foundation on September 11, 2025 in New York City. (Photo by Eugene Gologursky/Getty Images for Art Hearts Fashion)

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 11: A model walks the runway for Keziah during New York Fashion Week Powered By Art Hearts Fashion at The Angel Orensanz Foundation on September 11, 2025 in New York City. (Photo by Eugene Gologursky/Getty Images for Art Hearts Fashion)

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 11: A model walks the runway for Keziah during New York Fashion Week Powered By Art Hearts Fashion at The Angel Orensanz Foundation on September 11, 2025 in New York City. (Photo by Eugene Gologursky/Getty Images for Art Hearts Fashion)

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 11: A model walks the runway for Keziah during New York Fashion Week Powered By Art Hearts Fashion at The Angel Orensanz Foundation on September 11, 2025 in New York City. (Photo by Eugene Gologursky/Getty Images for Art Hearts Fashion)

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 11: A model walks the runway for Keziah during New York Fashion Week Powered By Art Hearts Fashion at The Angel Orensanz Foundation on September 11, 2025 in New York City. (Photo by Eugene Gologursky/Getty Images for Art Hearts Fashion)

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 11: A model walks the runway for Keziah during New York Fashion Week Powered By Art Hearts Fashion at The Angel Orensanz Foundation on September 11, 2025 in New York City. (Photo by Eugene Gologursky/Getty Images for Art Hearts Fashion)

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 11: A model walks the runway for Keziah during New York Fashion Week Powered By Art Hearts Fashion at The Angel Orensanz Foundation on September 11, 2025 in New York City. (Photo by Eugene Gologursky/Getty Images for Art Hearts Fashion)

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 11: A model walks the runway for Keziah during New York Fashion Week Powered By Art Hearts Fashion at The Angel Orensanz Foundation on September 11, 2025 in New York City. (Photo by Eugene Gologursky/Getty Images for Art Hearts Fashion)

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 11: A model walks the runway for Keziah during New York Fashion Week Powered By Art Hearts Fashion at The Angel Orensanz Foundation on September 11, 2025 in New York City. (Photo by Eugene Gologursky/Getty Images for Art Hearts Fashion)

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 11: A model walks the runway for Keziah during New York Fashion Week Powered By Art Hearts Fashion at The Angel Orensanz Foundation on September 11, 2025 in New York City. (Photo by Eugene Gologursky/Getty Images for Art Hearts Fashion)

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 11: A model walks the runway for Keziah during New York Fashion Week Powered By Art Hearts Fashion at The Angel Orensanz Foundation on September 11, 2025 in New York City. (Photo by Eugene Gologursky/Getty Images for Art Hearts Fashion)

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 11: A model walks the runway for Keziah during New York Fashion Week Powered By Art Hearts Fashion at The Angel Orensanz Foundation on September 11, 2025 in New York City. (Photo by Eugene Gologursky/Getty Images for Art Hearts Fashion)

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 14: Models walk the runway at the Giannina Azar show during New York Fashion Week at The Angel Orensanz Foundation on September 14, 2025 in New York City. (Photo by Mark Gunter/Getty Images for Art Hearts Fashion)

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 14: Designer Giannina Azar and Madison Anderson Berrios walk the runway at the Giannina Azar show during New York Fashion Week at The Angel Orensanz Foundation on September 14, 2025 in New York City. (Photo by Mark Gunter/Getty Images for Art Hearts Fashion)

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 14: Models walk the runway at the Giannina Azar show during New York Fashion Week at The Angel Orensanz Foundation on September 14, 2025 in New York City. (Photo by Mark Gunter/Getty Images for Art Hearts Fashion)

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 14: A model walks the runway at the Giannina Azar show during New York Fashion Week at The Angel Orensanz Foundation on September 14, 2025 in New York City. (Photo by Mark Gunter/Getty Images for Art Hearts Fashion)

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 14: Mara Topic Verduga walk the runway at the Giannina Azar show during New York Fashion Week at The Angel Orensanz Foundation on September 14, 2025 in New York City. (Photo by Mark Gunter/Getty Images for Art Hearts Fashion)

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 14: Models walk the runway at the Giannina Azar show during New York Fashion Week at The Angel Orensanz Foundation on September 14, 2025 in New York City. (Photo by Mark Gunter/Getty Images for Art Hearts Fashion)

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 14: Mara Topic Verduga, Madison Anderson Berrios, and model walk the runway at the Giannina Azar show during New York Fashion Week at The Angel Orensanz Foundation on September 14, 2025 in New York City. (Photo by Mark Gunter/Getty Images for Art Hearts Fashion)

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 14: Mara Topic Verduga, Madison Anderson Berrios, and model walk the runway at the Giannina Azar show during New York Fashion Week at The Angel Orensanz Foundation on September 14, 2025 in New York City. (Photo by Mark Gunter/Getty Images for Art Hearts Fashion)

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 14: Designer Giannina Azar and Madison Anderson Berrios walk the runway at the Giannina Azar show during New York Fashion Week at The Angel Orensanz Foundation on September 14, 2025 in New York City. (Photo by Mark Gunter/Getty Images for Art Hearts Fashion)

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 14: Designer Giannina Azar and Madison Anderson Berrios walk the runway at the Giannina Azar show during New York Fashion Week at The Angel Orensanz Foundation on September 14, 2025 in New York City. (Photo by Mark Gunter/Getty Images for Art Hearts Fashion)

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 14: Madison Anderson Berrios walks the runway at the Giannina Azar show during New York Fashion Week at The Angel Orensanz Foundation on September 14, 2025 in New York City. (Photo by Mark Gunter/Getty Images for Art Hearts Fashion)

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 14: Madison Anderson Berrios walks the runway at the Giannina Azar show during New York Fashion Week at The Angel Orensanz Foundation on September 14, 2025 in New York City. (Photo by Mark Gunter/Getty Images for Art Hearts Fashion)

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NEW YORK, NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 11: A model walks the runway for Pia Bolte during New York Fashion Week Powered By Art Hearts Fashion at The Angel Orensanz Foundation on September 11, 2025 in New York City. (Photo by Eugene Gologursky/Getty Images for Art Hearts Fashion)

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 11: A model walks the runway for Pia Bolte during New York Fashion Week Powered By Art Hearts Fashion at The Angel Orensanz Foundation on September 11, 2025 in New York City. (Photo by Eugene Gologursky/Getty Images for Art Hearts Fashion)

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 11: A model walks the runway for Pia Bolte during New York Fashion Week Powered By Art Hearts Fashion at The Angel Orensanz Foundation on September 11, 2025 in New York City. (Photo by Eugene Gologursky/Getty Images for Art Hearts Fashion)

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 11: A model walks the runway for Pia Bolte during New York Fashion Week Powered By Art Hearts Fashion at The Angel Orensanz Foundation on September 11, 2025 in New York City. (Photo by Eugene Gologursky/Getty Images for Art Hearts Fashion)

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 11: A model walks the runway for Pia Bolte during New York Fashion Week Powered By Art Hearts Fashion at The Angel Orensanz Foundation on September 11, 2025 in New York City. (Photo by Eugene Gologursky/Getty Images for Art Hearts Fashion)

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 11: A model walks the runway for Pia Bolte during New York Fashion Week Powered By Art Hearts Fashion at The Angel Orensanz Foundation on September 11, 2025 in New York City. (Photo by Eugene Gologursky/Getty Images for Art Hearts Fashion)

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 11: A model walks the runway for Pia Bolte during New York Fashion Week Powered By Art Hearts Fashion at The Angel Orensanz Foundation on September 11, 2025 in New York City. (Photo by Eugene Gologursky/Getty Images for Art Hearts Fashion)

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 11: A model walks the runway for Pia Bolte during New York Fashion Week Powered By Art Hearts Fashion at The Angel Orensanz Foundation on September 11, 2025 in New York City. (Photo by Eugene Gologursky/Getty Images for Art Hearts Fashion)

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 11: A model walks the runway for Pia Bolte during New York Fashion Week Powered By Art Hearts Fashion at The Angel Orensanz Foundation on September 11, 2025 in New York City. (Photo by Eugene Gologursky/Getty Images for Art Hearts Fashion)

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 11: A model walks the runway for Pia Bolte during New York Fashion Week Powered By Art Hearts Fashion at The Angel Orensanz Foundation on September 11, 2025 in New York City. (Photo by Eugene Gologursky/Getty Images for Art Hearts Fashion)

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 11: A model walks the runway for Pia Bolte during New York Fashion Week Powered By Art Hearts Fashion at The Angel Orensanz Foundation on September 11, 2025 in New York City. (Photo by Eugene Gologursky/Getty Images for Art Hearts Fashion)

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 11: A model walks the runway for Pia Bolte during New York Fashion Week Powered By Art Hearts Fashion at The Angel Orensanz Foundation on September 11, 2025 in New York City. (Photo by Eugene Gologursky/Getty Images for Art Hearts Fashion)