With the Nativity holiday just days away, Netflix has a diverse range of movies that cater to the coziness of this season. Among the fan favorites is The Christmas Chronicles, starring Kurt Russell as Santa Claus. This fun adventure follows two siblings hoping to save Christmas after their plans go haywire. Like most movies of this time of year, this Clay Kaytis-directed film emphasizes the importance of family, no matter the circumstances.
While this 2018 Netflix original is a fun go-to, it is just one of the many wintertime stories the streamer has to offer. For romantic comedy connoisseurs, there are plenty of lovey-dovey storylines that take place against a backdrop of snow and poinsettias. As we prepare for Santa Claus’ arrival and time with our loved ones, here are seven of the best Christmas movies on Netflix right now to set the feel-good vibes.
Meet Me Next Christmas (2024)
Meet Me Next Christmas focuses on Layla (Christina Milian), a determined woman who wants to reconnect with her dream man, James (Kofi Siriboe), whom she met a year earlier. In order to re-encounter him, Layla enlists the help of a professional concierge (Devale Ellis), to help her get tickets to a sold-out Christmas concert in New York City where James will be. However, on her quest for James, a new love interest emerges.
Best. Christmas. Ever (2023)
Suburban mom Charlotte (Heather Graham) is the competitive star of Best.Christmas.Ever, who decides to spend the holiday with a gal pal, Jackie (Brandy Norwood). However, this pair is part friends, part enemies, with Charlotte having a slight jealousy toward Jackie due to her perfect family image. During their time together, Charlotte wants to pull the veil back on Jackie’s life, but this will certainly test their already rocky bond. This is a perfect Christmas movie on Netflix for those who are used to that ever-so-familiar ‘frenemies’ dynamic.
Jingle Jangle: A Christmas Journey (2020)
Jingle Jangle: A Christmas Journey is a perfect fantasy story for the kids in the family. The fun tale follows toymaker Jeronicus (Forest Whitaker) as he seeks to bring some holiday cheer to his granddaughter. However, he still grapples with a betrayal from his apprentice decades ago, which continues to weigh on Jeronicus. Jingle Jangle is a family-friendly film that’s perfect for putting on while you decorate cookies or do Christmas crafts with the kids. The whimsical atmosphere is sure to entertain young and old, while filling the room with holiday magic.
The Holiday Calendar (2018)
This magical tale follows photographer, Abby (Kat Graham), who is not exactly happy in her career. Desperate for change, she inherits a mysterious Advert calendar that seemingly predicts her future. The calendar even peeks into her dating life and luckily for Abby, love appears to be in her path.
Our Little Secret (2024)
Our Little Secret is full of spicy revelations that take place in front of the Christmas tree. Avery (Lindsay Lohan) and Logan (Ian Harding) are former lovers who discover their new partners are actually siblings. They must keep this secret while spending the holidays together under one roof. While trying to keep this information to themselves, they must also grapple with past feelings, which they both believed were long buried.
Single All the Way (2021)
Another Netflix holiday rom-com, Single All The Way finds Peter (Michael Urie) in a tricky situation. As he plans to visit his parents for Christmas, the young man is desperate for them to see him in a relationship. Unfortunately, his single status is a burden, leaving Peter trying hard to dodge his family’s judgmental stares about him still being a bachelor. He concocts a plan to have his best friend, Nick (Philemon Chamber) portray his lover to appease his family. However, unbeknownst to him, his parents already have plans of their own to play matchmaker. This too-cute LGBT+ Christmas rom-com is stacked with feel good magic, perfect for the season, especially if you love the fake-dating trope.
Let It Snow (2019)
In this teen flick, that follows a massive snowstorm that hits a small town on Christmas Eve. Opting to take the situation in stride, a group of young people come together to make the best of the storm. Let It Snow focuses on innocent romance, plenty of cheer, and endless laughs as they get through the blizzard. If you want to feel good this holiday season, Let it Snow is the perfect Christmas movie on Netflix to make that happen.
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