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Champagne Problems (film)

Champagne Problems is a 2025 American romantic comedy film written and directed by Mark Steven Johnson.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 26, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Champagne Problems is a 2025 American romantic comedy film written and directed by Mark Steven Johnson. It stars Minka Kelly and Tom Wozniczka and follows an American executive who travels to France to help acquire a champagne brand, then falls for a man connected to the business. The film premiered on Netflix on November 19, 2025.

Premise

The film follows Sydney, an executive sent to France to secure the acquisition of a champagne brand before Christmas. Her business trip becomes complicated when she falls for a charming Parisian who is connected to the company her employer wants to buy.

Production

Champagne Problems was written and directed by Mark Steven Johnson. Available release information identifies it as an American production in English, distributed by Netflix.

Release

The film was released on Netflix on November 19, 2025. It is presented as a holiday romantic comedy.

Cast

The lead cast includes Minka Kelly as Sydney and Tom Wozniczka as Henri. Netflix also lists Sean Amsing, Thibault de Montalembert, Astrid Whettnall, Flula Borg, and Xavier Samuel among the credited cast.

Key facts

  • The film is a 2025 American romantic comedy.
  • It was written and directed by Mark Steven Johnson.
  • Minka Kelly and Tom Wozniczka play the lead roles.
  • The story centers on an executive sent to France to negotiate the purchase of a champagne brand.
  • The film was released by Netflix on November 19, 2025.
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Canadian context

The film is available through Netflix, which has a significant Canadian subscriber base, making it accessible to Canadian viewers through the same streaming platform.

Frequently asked questions

What is Champagne Problems about?
It follows an American executive who travels to France to buy a champagne brand before Christmas, then falls for a man tied to the business.
Who directed Champagne Problems?
Mark Steven Johnson wrote and directed the film.
Who stars in Champagne Problems?
The lead roles are played by Minka Kelly and Tom Wozniczka.
When was Champagne Problems released?
It was released on Netflix on November 19, 2025.
What genre is Champagne Problems?
It is a romantic comedy, with holiday-film elements.

References

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Champagne_Problems_(film)
    Supports: Year, country, genre, director, cast, and Netflix release date.
  2. Netflix — https://www.netflix.com/title/81628146
    Supports: Official synopsis, cast, genre tags, runtime, and release on the Netflix platform.
  3. Rotten Tomatoes — https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/champagne_problems
    Supports: Director, producer, screenwriter, distributor, genre, original language, runtime, and streaming release date.
  4. IMDb — https://www.imdb.com/title/tt33053440/
    Supports: Plot summary and cast identification.