Written and directed by Mark Steven Johnson, the film stars Minka Kelly, Tom Wozniczka, and Flula Borg in a romantic comedy shot between Paris and the Champagne region. Produced by Stephanie Slack and Margret H. Huddleston, it will be available in France on Netflix on November 19, 2025.
Sydney Price, an ambitious executive sent to France to finalize the purchase of a renowned champagne house, discovers the festive atmosphere of Paris as the holidays approach. During a relaxing evening, she meets Henri Cassell, a Parisian with whom she shares a memorable moment. Their connection becomes complicated when she learns that he is the son of the founder of the brand she is supposed to acquire.
At the Cassell estate, a competition is organized between potential buyers. Despite their opposing goals, Sydney and Henri grow closer as they are faced with choices between professional ambition and budding feelings in a winter setting.
The film is directed by Mark Steven Johnson, known for romantic comedies aimed at streaming platforms. The cast includes Minka Kelly, Tom Wozniczka, Flula Borg, Astrid Whettnall, Xavier Samuel, Mitchell Mullen, and Maeve Courtier-Lilley. Filming took place in France, with Paris and the Champagne wine estates featured prominently. The production is based on a structure centered on the evolution of a duo opposed by their professional goals.
The tone favors seasonal romance, light humor, and winter settings, targeting viewers who enjoy sentimental stories set during the Christmas season.
Champagne Problems
Film | 2025
On Netflix November 19, 2025
Romantic comedy | Running time: 1 hr 30 min
By Mark Steven Johnson | Starring Minka Kelly, Tom Wozniczka, Flula Borg
Nationality: U.S.A. / France
The film presents a romance centered around a business negotiation thwarted by an unexpected encounter, set against a festive Franco-American backdrop.
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