Okay, so Christmas is coming fast, and honestly, nothing gets me more excited than a great holiday movie! I’ve probably already watched my usual favorites a couple of times, but I’m always looking for something new. And this year, 2025, all the streaming services are absolutely packed with Christmas films – it’s a movie buff’s dream!
Every year, Netflix offers a wide variety of movies, ranging from fun, lighthearted romantic comedies like The Holiday and Love Actually to critically acclaimed films such as Klaus.
Disney+ probably has the best selection of classic Christmas movies, including favorites like Home Alone, The Muppet Christmas Carol, and both versions of Miracle on 34th Street.
Prime Video offers a great variety of content, from beloved classics like It’s a Wonderful Life to delightful, lesser-known films like Merry Little Batman.
23 best Christmas movies to watch on Netflix
1) The Holdovers
The critically acclaimed film The Holdovers, which became available on the streaming service recently, was first released in the UK last year. It stars Paul Giamatti as Paul Hunham, a grumpy teacher at a New England boarding school who is stuck on campus over Christmas break looking after the few students who couldn’t go home. He unexpectedly connects with a troubled but intelligent student and the school’s cook, a woman grieving the loss of her son in the Vietnam War.
This movie is both funny and deeply moving. While it has a slightly sadder tone than some typical Christmas films, it’s still a great choice for the holidays.
Watch The Holdovers now on Netflix
2) That Christmas
Richard Curtis, known for the beloved Christmas film Love Actually, also created a series of festive children’s books. Now, those books have been adapted into a new animated movie available on Netflix.
Like the movie Love Actually, this film weaves together the stories of different families and friends as they prepare for Christmas. It features a fantastic cast of British actors and is much more family-friendly than the director’s previous work – it’s a heartwarming and delightful story everyone can enjoy.
Watch That Christmas now on Netflix
3) Nativity!
The 2009 movie kicked off a popular series – three sequels have been released in the last decade, each adding a new well-known actor to the cast. Currently, only the original film is available on Netflix, where Martin Freeman plays Paul Maddens, a primary school teacher in charge of the school’s yearly Nativity play.
This lively movie is great for kids, and the young actors are just as impressive as the well-known stars.
Watch Nativity! now on Netflix
4) Jingle Bell Heist
The new 2025 holiday film stars Connor Swindells and Olivia Holt as Nick and Sophia, two people down on their luck who decide to rob a London department store on Christmas Eve. As they try to pull off the heist and get back at the store owner, a romantic connection might also develop.
Watch Jingle Bell Heist now on Netflix
5) Hot Frosty
Hot Frosty is likely one of the best holiday originals Netflix released in 2024. It stars Lacey Chabert, known from Hallmark movies, as a woman who recently lost her husband and unexpectedly falls in love with a charming snowman who comes to life through magic.
It’s delightfully goofy and surprisingly heartwarming! While it uses familiar Christmas movie clichés, a talented cast and clever humor help it rise above the rest.
Watch Hot Frosty now on Netflix
6) Last Christmas
This charming Christmas romantic comedy, penned by Emma Thompson and directed by Paul Feig, is named after the famous Wham! song and includes a soundtrack filled with George Michael’s greatest hits.
Okay, so it’s not a cinematic masterpiece, but I genuinely enjoy this movie! It’s about a woman working at a Christmas shop who meets a guy who seems almost too perfect, and yeah, it’s definitely got some predictable moments and a twist that people weren’t crazy about when it first came out. But honestly, if you just want something lighthearted and festive to watch with a cozy drink, it’s perfect! It’s pure, cheesy Christmas fun.
Watch Last Christmas now on Netflix
7) Violent Night
Okay, so picture this: it’s like if ‘Die Hard’ and ‘Home Alone’ had a baby, and that baby was a Christmas movie! David Harbour, who you probably know from ‘Stranger Things,’ plays Santa – but he’s a bit rough around the edges, let’s just say. He’s lost his Christmas spirit, and when a group of bad guys ruins a rich family’s holiday, he has to get his act together and save the day. It’s seriously wild and funny!
The movie that follows is a wildly funny and violent ride that won’t appeal to everyone, but Carey Harbour’s energetic and surprisingly sweet performance holds it all together and delivers consistent laughs.
Watch Violent Night now on Netflix
8) Our Little Secret
I really enjoyed Lindsay Lohan’s latest Netflix holiday movie! It felt a bit more realistic than ‘Falling for Christmas.’ She plays Avery, and the story is about her unexpectedly having to live with her ex, Logan (played by Ian Harding), after years of being apart. It’s a fun premise!
It’s pretty wild – both Avery and Logan have moved on and are dating new people, but get this – those new people are siblings! That makes for a seriously awkward holiday season where we’re both doing everything we can to hide our past from our new extended family. Honestly, the whole situation is a little over the top, but it leads to some genuinely funny moments, and it’s definitely better than a lot of the other holiday movies you find streaming.
Watch Our Little Secret now on Netflix
9) Klaus
Klaus, Netflix’s first original film to receive an Oscar nomination for Best Animated Feature, offers a fresh and delightful take on the Santa Claus legend. Featuring a fantastic voice cast – including JK Simmons as Santa, alongside Jason Schwartzman, Rashida Jones, and Joan Cusack – this heartwarming film tells a charming story of how Santa Claus might have begun.
Schwartzman stars as Jesper, a clumsy student who’s sent to the dreary, self-centered town of Smeerensburg as a punishment for being the Academy’s worst performer. His life takes an unexpected turn when he meets Klaus, a gifted but withdrawn toymaker.
Watch Klaus now on Netflix
10) The Christmas Chronicles
Many actors have played Santa Claus memorably, including Richard Attenborough and Tim Allen. But casting Kurt Russell as Santa – with Goldie Hawn as Mrs. Claus – was a particularly brilliant idea for this 2018 Netflix family movie.
The movie centers around two siblings who try to film Santa Claus on Christmas Eve, but their plan goes wrong. They end up teaming up with Santa and his elves to rescue Christmas. A sequel released in 2020 is also enjoyable.
Watch The Christmas Chronicles now on Netflix
11) Robin Robin
Aardman Animations is famous for Wallace & Gromit, but for a holiday treat, don’t miss their 2021 short film, Robin Robin. It’s a charming stop-motion story about a little bird trying to pull off a robbery.
This charming story follows a robin who was raised by a family of mice. She’s just realized she doesn’t quite fit in, so she embarks on a brave quest to steal a star and show everyone she can be a good mouse, just like them. The film features a fantastic cast, including Richard E. Grant, Gillian Anderson, and Adeel Akhtar.
Watch Robin Robin now on Netflix
12) Single All the Way
Christmas movies often follow predictable storylines and don’t offer much variety. However, this new film on Netflix aims to change that by providing much-needed representation – it’s the streaming service’s first romantic comedy centered around a gay couple during the holidays.
In the holiday rom-com Single All the Way, Peter (Michael Urie) intends to introduce his boyfriend to his family for Christmas, but his plans are thrown into chaos when he finds out his new love is already married to someone else.
When Peter asks his close friend Nick to join him for something, his family starts scheming to turn their friendship into a romance. As with any classic love story, Peter and Nick are then left wondering about their feelings and what their connection truly means.
Watch Single All the Way now on Netflix
13) Falling for Christmas
Lindsay Lohan is back in the new movie, Falling for Christmas, playing Sierra Belmont, a wealthy woman who gets into a skiing accident just before her wedding and the holidays.
When she wakes up with amnesia, she’s taken in by Jake (Chord Overstreet), a charming cabin owner, and his daughter. Expect a classic will-they-or-won’t-they romance and plenty of sweet, feel-good moments.
Although the story is unusual, the film delivers exactly what many people look for in a holiday movie: it’s relaxing, gently funny, and unfolds in a way you can easily anticipate.
Watch Falling for Christmas now on Netflix
14) Jingle Jangle: A Christmas Journey
If you enjoy cheerful musicals with a meaningful story, this 2020 film is a great choice.
Jingle Jangle: A Christmas Journey tells the story of Jeronicus Jangle, a wonderfully quirky inventor who falls into sadness after a difficult loss. His bright and imaginative granddaughter, Journey, helps him rediscover his joy, but they must work together to stop a sneaky plot hatched by his old student, who has become his enemy.
Watch Jingle Jangle: A Christmas Journey now on Netflix
15) Love Hard
Look, as a total movie fanatic, I’ve always thought romcoms and Christmas just go together. This one, a Netflix release from 2021, totally nails that vibe. It stars Nina Dobrev – you might know her from The Vampire Diaries – and it’s really fun because it takes all the classic romcom tropes and flips them on their head with a really fresh, modern take.
An LA writer’s new romance hits a major snag when she discovers she’s been catfished. After falling for someone online and traveling 3,000 miles to surprise him for the holidays, Natalie (Dobrev) realizes the person she thought she knew isn’t who they claimed to be, leaving her heartbroken and questioning everything.
Natalie quickly discovers she’s been tricked in an online romance by Josh (Jimmy O Yang), her dream guy’s childhood friend, who is also struggling to find love. The movie is a funny and charming romantic comedy that follows Natalie’s often-unsuccessful journey to find a relationship.
Watch Love Hard now on Netflix
16) The Noel Diary
The most enjoyable Christmas movies often take unexpected turns, and ‘The Noel Diary’ is no exception. It tells the story of Jacob Turner, a successful author played by Justin Hartley, who goes back home for the holidays to deal with his recently deceased mother’s belongings.
So, instead of finding what he was looking for, my guy stumbles upon this old diary. Turns out it’s packed with secrets, not just about history, but also about this really fascinating woman named Rachel (played by Barrett Doss) who’s got her own agenda. They end up teaming up, and honestly, it sends them on this wild ride where they’re forced to deal with everything they’ve been running from, and the future they find is something neither of them saw coming.
Watch The Noel Diary now on Netflix
17) The Princess Switch
No list of great Netflix Christmas movies is complete without including The Princess Switch. Now three films in, the series continues to delight audiences with its charm and offers a wonderfully fun escape from reality.
The idea behind the story is straightforward: a royal duchess and an everyday woman who look identical decide to swap lives. The first movie centers on Margaret, the Duchess of Montenaro, and Stacy, a woman from Chicago, who make this switch just before Christmas. Despite being a simple concept, it’s still a captivating story to watch.
Thanks to a little holiday magic, Margaret finds romance with Stacy’s attractive colleague, while Stacy unexpectedly falls for Margaret’s fiancé, a charming prince.
The other two films offer royal successions, heartwarming romance, and plenty of entertainment – making the whole series a fantastic choice for a Christmas movie marathon.
Watch The Princess Switch now on Netflix
18) Christmas with You
Pair any good Christmas film with a catchy soundtrack and you basically have a festive hit.
This Christmas movie follows pop star Angelina (Aimee Garcia), who’s feeling exhausted with her career. She travels to a small town in New York to fulfill a young fan’s wish, and along the way rediscovers her passion for music and finds a potential romance.
Watch Christmas with You now on Netflix
19) I Believe in Santa
If you want a heartwarming Christmas movie that will lift your spirits, this new release on Netflix is a great choice.
The movie centers on Lisa (Christina Moore) and her boyfriend, Tom (John Ducey), who have been happily dating for five months. Their relationship hits a snag when Lisa discovers Tom has a strange obsession with a holiday she absolutely hates.
The big question of the film is, though: is it time to give Christmas another chance?
Watch I Believe in Santa now on Netflix
20) Scrooge: A Christmas Carol
Netflix recently created an animated adaptation of Charles Dickens’s ‘A Christmas Carol.’ This isn’t the first time the story has been reimagined – it’s been done with Muppets, as a silent film from 1901, and even as a computer-animated movie in 2009.
This new Netflix movie puts a fresh spin on the classic 1970 musical, featuring updated versions of the original songs.
The voice cast for this film is incredible! Luke Evans plays the adult Scrooge, and he’s joined by Olivia Colman as the Ghost of Christmas Past, Jessie Buckley as Isabel Fezziwig, and Johnny Flynn as Bob Cratchit.
The cast also includes Fra Fee as Harry Huffam, Giles Terera as Tom Jenkins, Trevor Dion Nicholas as ‘Present’, James Cosmo as Mr. Fezziwig, and Jonathan Pryce as Jacob Marley.
Watch Scrooge: A Christmas Carol now on Netflix
21) Holidate
This movie is pure holiday cheer! ‘Holidate’ is about two people who are tired of spending the holidays alone. They make a deal to be each other’s platonic dates for all the festive events, even though they’re both still single.
I’m totally hooked on this movie! It’s so fun watching these two characters go from just friends to realizing they have real feelings for each other. Plus, it’s got some steamy moments and a fantastic soundtrack – I’ve been humming the songs for days!
Watch Holidate now on Netflix
22) A Castle for Christmas
The movie is a bit goofy, but that’s what makes it so enjoyable and perfect for the holidays.
A popular author travels to Scotland to avoid a public scandal, but finds herself falling for a beautiful castle – and clashing with its stern, reclusive owner, a duke.
Brooke Shields and Cary Elwes lead the cast of ‘A Castle for Christmas,’ playing Sophie Brown and Duke Myles, respectively. Drew Barrymore also makes a brief appearance in the film.
Watch A Castle for Christmas now on Netflix
23) Dance Dreams: Hot Chocolate Nutcracker
This documentary offers a refreshing break from the typical lighthearted, comedic Christmas movies often found on Netflix.
This documentary by Shonda Rhimes explores the career of Debbie Allen (known for Grey’s Anatomy) and follows her dance students as they rehearse for her yearly production of ‘Hot Chocolate Nutcracker’.
This documentary offers a rare glimpse inside Allen’s dance school and, more importantly, sheds light on a dance career and style that often goes unnoticed.
12 best Christmas movies to watch on Disney+
1) Home Alone
Even three decades after it came out, Macaulay Culkin’s performance as Kevin McAllister in Home Alone is still considered one of the best by a child actor ever. The movie tells the story of eight-year-old Kevin, who is accidentally left home alone while his family goes on vacation. He spends Christmas Eve setting up elaborate traps to protect the house from two burglars (played by Joe Pesci and Daniel Stern).
Over the years, several sequels to the movie have been made, and you can watch them all on Disney Plus. However, we think only the second film, Home Alone 2: Lost in New York, is truly worth watching.
Watch Home Alone now on Disney+
2) Die Hard
Though it first came out in July, this 1988 action movie has become a Christmas tradition for many people. Its story takes place on Christmas Eve, it features a cheerful soundtrack, and it includes a particularly memorable use of a Santa Claus ‘Ho Ho Ho!’
The film features Bruce Willis as John McClane, a New York detective who unexpectedly battles a group of terrorists during his wife’s Christmas Eve party in Los Angeles. Willis’s performance, full of famous lines, is a classic in action cinema, and Alan Rickman’s portrayal of Hans Gruber is one of the most memorable villainous roles ever created.
Watch Die Hard now on Disney+
3) The Muppet Christmas Carol
Many versions of Charles Dickens’s A Christmas Carol have been made, but few are as popular as this charming adaptation featuring The Muppets. The story is told by Gonzo, playing Dickens, and Rizzo the Rat, and most of the Muppet characters have important roles. Michael Caine gives a fantastic performance as Ebenezer Scrooge, playing the character seriously even while acting alongside his Muppet co-stars.
This new and wonderfully energetic adaptation of the classic story, featuring fantastic original songs like “Thankful Heart” and “It Feels Like Christmas,” might just be the best movie version yet. It’s guaranteed to get you into the holiday spirit!
Watch The Muppet Christmas Carol now on Disney+
4) A Christmas Carol
If you’re not a fan of the Muppets (seriously?), this 2009 version of the story might be more your speed. Director Robert Zemeckis used the same motion-capture animation he famously used in The Polar Express, giving the film a distinctive and unusual look. It was originally intended to be viewed in 3D.
Jim Carrey plays not only Ebenezer Scrooge, but also all three ghosts who visit him. The film also features strong performances from Gary Oldman, Colin Firth, Bob Hoskins, and Robin Wright. Whether you’ll enjoy it really depends on how impressed you are with the special effects, but the story is well-acted and stays true to the original.
Watch A Christmas Carol now on Disney+
5) The Nightmare Before Christmas
Every year, people debate whether Tim Burton and Henry Selick’s spooky animated movie is a Christmas film or a Halloween one. The best answer is probably that it successfully blends both holidays.
This stop-motion musical follows Jack Skellington, the Pumpkin King of Halloween Town, who’s grown tired of scaring people. When he discovers a doorway to Christmas Town, he becomes obsessed with bringing Christmas to his own world, even going so far as to kidnap Santa Claus. While the movie is full of Halloween imagery, it also includes plenty of Christmas elements, making it a fun choice for the holiday season.
Watch The Nightmare Before Christmas now on Disney+
6) Mickey’s Once Upon A Christmas
This collection of animated shorts, featuring Mickey Mouse and friends, came out on video in 1999. It’s perfect for young children who want some holiday entertainment.
This collection features three festive shorts: Donald Duck: Stuck on Christmas, A Very Goofy Christmas, and Mickey and Minnie’s Gift of the Magi. Plus, you can find five more holiday stories in the 2004 sequel, Mickey’s Twice Upon a Christmas.
Watch Mickey’s Once Upon a Christmas now on Disney+
7) The Santa Clause
This funny Christmas movie, released in 1994, stars Tim Allen in his first major film role. He plays a divorced and grumpy dad who accidentally causes the original Santa Claus to fall, and then unexpectedly ends up taking his place.
At first, he’s surprised by his new situation, but he gradually adjusts and remembers the joy of Christmas he’d forgotten. The movie continued with two more films, The Santa Clause 2 and The Santa Clause 3: The Escape Clause, released in 2002 and 2006, and both are available to watch on Disney+.
Watch The Santa Clause now on Disney+
8) How the Grinch Stole Christmas
Everyone knows Scrooge dislikes Christmas, but Dr. Seuss’s Grinch is a close second when it comes to famous holiday grumps. While a newer animated movie came out in 2018, the 2000 film with Jim Carrey is still considered the best and most memorable version.
The story centers on a grumpy character who tries to spoil Christmas for the cheerful people of Whoville, whom he dislikes. But he unexpectedly connects with a kind six-year-old girl named Cindy Lou (played by Taylor Momsen) who attempts to help him find the Christmas spirit.
How the Grinch stole Christmas is also available to stream on Netflix.
Watch How the Grinch Stole Christmas now on Disney+
9) Miracle on 34th Street
Disney+ offers two versions of this beloved Christmas tale. The original, from 1947, stars Edmund Gwenn as Santa Claus. The popular 1994 remake features Richard Attenborough in the same role, alongside Mara Wilson, who many will recognize from the movie Matilda.
As a total movie buff, I always find it charming how both of these films are set in New York City and revolve around the same unbelievable situation: a department store Santa, who everyone thinks might actually be the real Santa Claus, ends up in court! It’s heartbreaking because a sweet little girl he’s become friends with is absolutely devastated by the doubt and the trial. It’s a really clever setup for some heartwarming drama.
Watch Miracle on 34th Street now on Disney+
10) Noelle
Noelle, a 2019 Disney+ movie, features Anna Kendrick as Santa’s daughter. When Santa decides to retire and his son disappears, Noelle unexpectedly has to step up and take over the family’s Christmas duties.
The film also features a talented supporting cast, including Bill Hader, Kingsley Ben-Adir, Billy Eichner, Julie Hagerty, and Shirley MacLaine.
Watch Noelle now on Disney+
11) The Family Stone
Diane Keaton, in one of her final roles, stars alongside a talented group including Sarah Jessica Parker, Claire Danes, and Rachel McAdams. The story centers on Meredith, played by Parker, who realizes she doesn’t quite fit in with her boyfriend’s traditional family during the holidays.
Their relationship appears strong when they’re in the city, but problems arise whenever they visit family in their small New England hometown.
The Family Stone is also available to stream on Netflix.
Watch The Family Stone now on Disney+
12) Le Pupille
If you’re looking for a unique holiday film, check out this hidden gem on Disney+. It’s a beautiful Italian short film by Alice Rohrwacher, the director of La Chimera, and it was even nominated for an Oscar!
The story takes place during Christmas in World War II and centers on Serafina, a troubled young girl living in a strict Catholic orphanage. She’s initially excited when a large cake arrives.
Watch Le Pupille now on Disney+
11 best Christmas movies to watch on Prime Video
1) It’s a Wonderful Life
Frank Capra’s “It’s a Wonderful Life” is often considered the best Christmas movie ever made, and is widely regarded as a cinematic masterpiece. It’s a heartwarming story that almost always moves viewers to tears.
The movie features Jimmy Stewart as George Bailey, a man who feels defeated and considers ending his life. He’s saved by his guardian angel, who helps him see how positively he’s impacted the lives of others and how much he truly matters, even though he hasn’t achieved all his personal dreams.
The film wasn’t successful when it first came out, but it slowly gained a loyal fanbase after being shown on television. Today, it’s considered a classic – a genuinely touching Christmas story that celebrates family, friends, and community without being overly sentimental.
Watch It’s a Wonderful Life now on Prime Video
2) Scrooge
As a huge Dickens fan, I’ve seen countless adaptations of A Christmas Carol – it’s amazing how many there are! From the classic 1951 film with Alasdair Sim to the fun Muppet version, and even the recent Christmas Karma, everyone seems to have their own take on the story. I was thrilled to discover the 1970 version is now available to stream on Prime, and I can’t wait to watch it!
This musical adaptation of A Christmas Carol features Albert Finney as Ebenezer Scrooge, alongside well-known actors like Alec Guinness and Roy Kinnear. While it might not be considered one of the very best versions of the story, it’s still enjoyable and offers a fresh perspective.
Watch Scrooge now on Prime Video
3) Love Actually
Even after more than 20 years since it first came out in 2003, Love Actually is still a popular holiday favorite. The movie features a fantastic cast – including Emma Thompson, Keira Knightley, Alan Rickman, Hugh Grant, and Colin Firth – and tells the stories of eight different couples as they navigate love and life in the weeks before Christmas.
Expect heartwarming stories of love and loss, along with a cheerful holiday atmosphere – it’s classic Richard Curtis, the creator of beloved films like Four Weddings and a Funeral, Notting Hill, and That Christmas.
Love Actually is also available to stream on Netflix
Watch Love Actually now on Prime Video
4) The Bishop’s Wife
This charming 1947 romantic comedy features Cary Grant and David Niven. It’s based on a novel and tells the story of an angel named Dudley (Grant) who comes to help a bishop (Niven) facing difficulties with his family and fundraising for a new cathedral just before Christmas.
A remake of the original film came out in 1996 called The Preacher’s Wife. It starred Denzel Washington as Dudley, with Courtney B. Vance and Whitney Houston playing the preacher and his wife, respectively.
Watch The Bishop’s Wife now on Prime Video
5) The Holiday
While ‘Love Actually’ remains a hugely popular Christmas romantic comedy from the mid-2000s, Nancy Meyers’ 2006 film is quickly becoming a beloved holiday tradition and a strong contender for the title of best festive romcom.
The movie follows Kate Winslet and Cameron Diaz, who play women in England and the US, respectively. Both are hoping to escape relationship troubles by swapping homes for the holidays. However, they unexpectedly find romance with men in their new locations, played by Jack Black and Jude Law.
The Holiday is also available to stream on Netflix and Disney+.
Watch The Holiday now on Prime Video
6) The Amazing Mr Blunden
Directed by Lionel Jeffries – two years after his popular film The Railway Children – this movie is based on Antonia Barber’s 1969 novel, The Ghosts. It tells the story of two children who move into a new mansion with their mother and quickly experience strange and mysterious events.
The family quickly discovers the generous man who let them move in – Mr. Blunden (Laurence Naismith) – has been gone for many years. They then meet two kind ghost children who ask for their help on a special mission involving time travel. It’s a heartwarming and traditional Christmas ghost story perfect for everyone to enjoy.
Watch The Amazing Mr Blunden now on Prime Video
7) The Man Who Invented Christmas
While many movies have retold A Christmas Carol, the 2017 film is unique because it focuses on the story behind the story – how Charles Dickens actually came to write it. Starring Dan Stevens as Dickens, the movie shows the struggling author finding inspiration in Victorian London and his difficult personal experiences as he crafts the beloved tale.
The film isn’t a straightforward biography; it blends fantasy with reality by showing Dickens interacting with characters he’s creating, like Scrooge – played by Christopher Plummer – and even the ghosts from his stories.
Watch The Man Who Invented Christmas now on Prime Video
8) Silent Night, Deadly Night
A remake of this classic 1980s horror film just came out, making now a great time to watch the original. The movie was very controversial when it was first released, telling the story of a young boy deeply traumatized after witnessing a man in a Santa suit violently kill his parents.
After a terrible event, he’s placed in an orphanage run by nuns, including a very harsh headmistress. More upsetting experiences around Christmas time deeply affect him, eventually driving him to dress as Santa Claus and commit violent acts. If you’re seeking a Christmas movie that’s far from cheerful and heartwarming, this might be it.
Watch Silent Night, Deadly Night now on Prime Video
9) Small Things Like These
While this excellent 2024 film doesn’t immediately feel like a Christmas movie, it certainly fits the bill – and it’s more than just the holiday decorations that make it feel that way.
The film is based on Claire Keegan’s story and features a brilliant performance by Cillian Murphy. He plays Bill Furlong, a quiet and compassionate coal merchant in County Wexford, who is presented with a difficult decision before Christmas when he finds a troubled young girl hidden in a convent’s coal shed.
The movie feels reminiscent of a Dickens novel, and with its heartwarming themes of forgiveness, kindness, and the importance of family, set against a snowy landscape, it’s a perfect fit for the holiday season.
Watch Small Things Like These now on Prime Video
10) A Christmas Story
This beloved American Christmas movie from 1983 hasn’t become as popular in other parts of the world, but it’s a classic for many. It tells the story of Ralphie, a nine-year-old boy who really, really wants a Red Ryder BB gun for Christmas and does everything he can to persuade his parents to buy him one.
I absolutely love ‘A Christmas Story’! It’s so different from Bob Clark’s other holiday film, ‘Black Christmas’ – that one was a scary slasher! This movie is more of a collection of funny, heartwarming scenes, and it’s full of moments that everyone remembers, like when Ralphie gets his tongue stuck to that freezing flagpole. It’s become a classic for a reason!
Watch A Christmas Story now on Prime Video
11) Merry Little Batman
This animated movie quietly came out in 2023, but it’s a delightful choice if you want something different from typical holiday films.
This story centers on Damian, Bruce Wayne’s son, who decides to become ‘Little Batman’ when he’s left home alone on Christmas Eve. He takes it upon himself to save Gotham City from a group of villains, including the Joker, who are determined to spoil the holiday season.
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