Originally titled Perfect Strangers, the film is based on Ryan Hendrick's 2015 short film of the same name. Production on Lost at Christmas began in September 2019. In June 2020, the film entered its final stages of production, ready for its release at Christmas 2020.[3][4] The film also appeared in a special BBC News report in January 2020 while filming was taking place, including interviews with members of the cast and production crew. The film was renamed from Perfect Strangers to Lost at Christmas during post-production in October 2020.
The film had its premiere on 26 November 2020 at the Highland Cinema in Fort William. It was released in cinemas on 4 December 2020 and via the internet on 7 December 2020.
Reception
Writing in The Guardian, Leslie Felperin gave the film two stars, describing it as a "dully sentimental, unfunny romantic comedy".[8]
BrumNotes Magazine said of the film, "Here’s some lovely interplay and chemistry between the cast that delivers some genuine tenderness and poignancy and with an ending that turns out to not be so predictable after all."[9]