A brand new Netflix Christmas film has captured the hearts of viewers and been hailed by some as the 'best Christmas movie this year'. My Secret Santa, which began streaming on December 3, 2025, tells the festive tale of a single mother who goes to elaborate lengths to secure a better future for her daughter.
The Plot and Cast of the Festive Hit
The film stars Alexandra Breckenridge, well-known from Virgin River, as Taylor, a single mum in desperate need of employment. Her goal is to send her daughter to a prestigious snowboarding school. In a quirky twist, Taylor disguises herself as an elderly man, complete with a grey beard and a padded belly, to land a job as the seasonal Santa at a luxurious ski resort.
Complications arise, however, when she begins to develop feelings for her charming boss, the hotel manager, played by Ryan Eggold of New Amsterdam fame. Tia Mowry also features as the antagonist, Natasha. The film has quickly garnered positive reviews, with one IMDb user praising its fresh take, great casting, and wonderful music, stating they would 'watch this movie over and over'.
Behind the Scenes: A Canadian Winter Wonderland
For fans enchanted by the movie's picturesque alpine scenery, the stunning backdrops are very real. My Secret Santa was filmed in British Columbia, Canada. The production spent several weeks on location, with the primary filming site being the Sun Peaks Resort, located in the mountains near Kamloops.
Sun Peaks is British Columbia's largest destination ski resort, offering world-class skiing and snowboarding against a spectacular mountain panorama. The resort village, with its accommodation, restaurants, and shops, doubled as the film's cozy festive setting. Key scenes were shot at the Sun Peaks Grand Hotel & Conference Centre, which is so proud of its involvement that it is hosting a special screening of the film this month.
Kamloops City Scenes
Filming wasn't confined solely to the mountain slopes. Some scenes were also produced within the city of Kamloops itself. The Downtown Kamloops social media account shared images of filming crews at work on 5th Avenue and Victoria Street in late 2024, noting temporary impacts on parking and traffic.
With its charming plot and idyllic setting, My Secret Santa provides the perfect recipe for festive viewing. The film is available to stream globally on Netflix, inviting audiences to enjoy a heartwarming story set against some of Canada's most beautiful winter landscapes.
