The Netflix holiday romantic comedy Our Little Secret was released on November 27, 2024. Directed by Stephen Herek, the film is written by Hailey DeDominicis and produced as part of Lindsay Lohan's ongoing collaboration with Netflix.
The story follows ex-lovers Avery, played by Lindsay Lohan, and Logan, played by Ian Harding, who find themselves at an awkward holiday party. Both have moved on and started new relationships, but their current partners turn out to be siblings. Now, all are forced to stay home under one roof, leading to a chaotic yet heartwarming holiday journey with a happy ending when Logan proposes to Avery, and they end up together.
Other casts in the movie include Kristin Chenoweth, Tim Meadows, Jon Rudnitsky, and Judy Reyes. The movie utilizes components of humor and romance with the themes of family, forgiveness, and Christmas.
What happens on the Christmas holiday in Our Little Secret?
Our Little Secret unfolds with Avery, who has moved on after her breakup with Logan. She is in a new relationship and decides to spend the holidays with her boyfriend's family. Meanwhile, Logan is also in a new relationship and is equally excited about the holiday season. However, chaos unfolds when Avery and Logan discover their current partners are siblings. As a result, the two exes and their new partners spend Christmas together under one roof with the entire family.
As the holidays progress, the family dynamic grows increasingly complicated. Avery and Logan struggle to navigate their unresolved feelings while maintaining the peace between their partners and the rest of the family. Their past reveals itself in humorous and heartfelt ways, leading to tension and unexpected moments of connection.
Adding to the comedy is a group of supporting characters, including Kristin Chenoweth as the quirky family matriarch and Tim Meadows as a humorous yet wise character who provides wisdom and reality checks to everyone. The house becomes a mix of heartfelt conversations, awkward encounters, and funny accidents, making this holiday gathering anything but ordinary.
Can Avery and Logan find their way back to each other?
In Our Little Secret, the love story between Avery and Logan is portrayed as deeply meaningful, suggesting the possibility of reconciliation even in their separation. Before their breakup, Logan had been planning to propose, a decision both their families supported. Their bond was so strong that it left an enduring mark, even as they moved into new relationships.
Throughout the movie, Avery and Logan remain respectful of their current partners and don't allow romantic slips or flirtations. Nevertheless, their undeniable attraction to each other is the underlying emotion beneath the surface, subtly hinting that their feelings might not have entirely faded.
In the film's climax, Logan unexpectedly appears at Avery's housewarming party. His heartfelt confession surprises the audience as he expresses his willingness to endure the most challenging moments of their past holiday reunion if it means being with her again. His confession is the highlight of the story, and at the same time, it makes Avery realize she might still have feelings for him, too. They get back together after one year of time jump, and Avery and Logan live together in Avery's family home.
A quick overview of the Our Little Secret
Our Little Secret is a romantic comedy released on Netflix. It is part of Lindsay Lohan's two-picture partnership with Netflix and her third consecutive romantic comedy for the OTT platform, after Falling for Christmas in 2022 and Irish Wish in 2024.
The movie stars Lindsay Lohan as Avery and Ian Harding as Logan. They are two former lovers whose lives unexpectedly get entangled during the holiday season after their partners turn out to be siblings.
The movie delves into themes of forgiveness, love, and second chances in the setting of a festive environment. Our Little Secret invites viewers to get into the spirit of the holidays and serves a heartfelt story.
Our Little Secret is available to stream on Netflix.