My Secret Santa

Taylor is a hardworking mom looking for steady income, and a winter resort is in need of a seasonal Santa. Posing as a cheerful St Nick, she hopes to land a real job by way of a playful disguise. The resort's handsome hotel heir, Matthew Layne, is skeptical of the holiday ruse but drawn to the mysterious new recruit. As snow, sleigh bells and a string of misdirections swirl around the lobby, Taylor keeps up the performance while juggling work and her daughter's needs. What starts as a practical scheme slides into an unexpectedly warm attraction, set against twinkling lights and festive chaos.

Directed by Mike Rohl, the film is based on an original screenplay by Ron Oliver and Carley Smale. It unfolds as a light hearted holiday TV movie that capitalizes on a small town ski resort, sparkling sets, and a warm cast led by Alexandra Breckenridge in multiple roles as Taylor Jacobson, Hugh Mann and Santa Claus, with Ryan Eggold as Matthew Layne, Tia Mowry as Natasha Burton, Madison MacIsaac as Zoey and Diana Maria Riva as Doralee.

As a television movie, it did not post theatrical grosses and box office figures are not publicly published. The production seeks to be a seasonal crowd pleaser rather than a film aimed at the global box office, focusing on romance and humor.

There are no major award nominations announced for this title, which is typical for holiday TV romances. Critics often frame it as light entertainment that trades big showpieces for cozy chemistry, festive atmosphere and accessible humor. The cast chemistry is a highlight.

The movie centers on a working mother who seeks stability and finds a new kind of hope when a disguise as Santa bridges gaps between work, family and romance. It uses snowy backdrops, witty banter and a gentle conflict between pride and vulnerability to land its feel good payoff.