This Rom-Com Just Hit #1 on Netflix—and Viewers Are Already Labeling It a Classic

It’s defying those cheesy holiday movie expectations

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Netflix has a new chart-topper and it’s not what you’d expect. Forget true-crime docs and twisty thrillers. This time, it’s a romantic comedy, perfectly timed for the holiday season, and some viewers are already calling it a modern holiday classic. The movie? Champagne Problems.

In the film, Minka Kelly stars as Sydney Price, a rising executive on the verge of her biggest career move yet: buying Château Cassell, one of France’s most iconic champagne houses. On her first night in Paris, Sydney decides to take a well-earned break from work and explore the city. That’s when she meets Henri (Tom Wozniczka), a handsome stranger. Sparks fly instantly and their night together turns into a magical adventure through the City of Lights.

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By morning, it’s back to business. Sydney heads to Château Cassell to close the deal. But surprise, Henri is there too. It turns out he’s the son of the champagne house’s founder, Hugo (de Montalembert). What should have been a straightforward acquisition quickly gets complicated as her feelings for Henri are growing and other buyers are circling. With a major business deal and a potential romance both on the line, Sydney’s holiday season just got a lot more exciting.

The movie started streaming on November 19 and the reviews are quickly rolling in, with some even claiming it deserves a spot alongside other holiday classics.

One Rotten Tomatoes user wrote, “Champagne Problems might honestly be the best Hallmark movie I’ve watched in a long time. It’s as good as they come.” Another added, “This movie was absolutely hilarious. So romantic. A Christmas classic like Love Actually.”

So, is Champagne Problems your next holiday must-watch? There’s only one way to find out.

You can stream it now on Netflix.

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