30 Best Holiday Movies To Watch on Christmas on Netflix

It doesn’t matter what kind of movies you like to watch, you’re sure to find at least one that gets you in the holiday spirit. And Netflix most likely has it available for streaming. There is a wide variety of holiday-themed content available on the streaming site. This content includes comedic love stories, animated films, wicked adults who are in touch with their inner kid, hit-filled musicals, and a good dosage of strange occurrences.

When you get cozy on the couch during the Christmas holiday and watch holiday films, you’ll experience a wide range of emotions. We have produced the following list to help you avoid the needless worry of searching for a decent movie and to ensure that your holiday is filled with the joy that comes from watching movies. This list has everything you need for a successful binge-watching session on Netflix, from lighthearted animated comedies to romantic comedies.

Falling for Christmas (2022)

There is nothing, and we repeat nothing, that says the holidays are like a movie starring the stunning Lindsay Lohan. In this comedy about the Christmas season, she plays the part of a young heiress who has recently become engaged but is in a bad way after getting into an accident while skiing just before Christmas. The accident sets off a series of events that lead to the heiress being taken care of by an attractive cabin owner and his daughter while she tries to remember what happened.

Genre: Comedy
Creator: Janeen Damian
IMDb: 5.3 / 10
Star Cast: Lindsay Lohan, Chord Overstreet, Jack Wagner, Aliana Lohan

Christmas With You

Cupid fires an arrow at a teenage popstar named Angelina when she is finally able to get away from the chaos of her day-to-day existence and pay a fan a visit in a rural area. There, she is able to recoup from the exhaustion caused by her job and discovers that she is ready to give love another go. A heartwarming romantic comedy that will make you feel everything multiple times throughout the film.

Genre: Romance, Comedy
IMDb: 5.6
Star Cast: Aimee Garcia, Freddie Prinze Jr., DÉjà Monique Cruz, Zenzie Williams

A Boy Called Christmas (2021)

Nicholas, a normal young kid, embarks on a journey to find his missing father. Nicholas’s father had gone off in pursuit of a legendary elf settlement, and Nicholas was left in control of his aunt Ruth. The young man who was determined to find his destiny did so in a magical location, and he brought back with him a gift: the spirit of hope.

Genre: Fantasy
Creator: Gil Kenen
IMDb: 6.7/10
Star Cast: Henry Lawful, Kristen Wiig, Sally Hawkins, Stephen Merchant

Holidate (2020)

Two people who don’t know each other decide to be each other’s platonic plus-one at holiday celebrations throughout the entire year because they are sick of being judged and fed up with the scenario in which they find themselves. They don’t have to be around each other for long before they start developing feelings for each other. This movie is excellent for an in-home movie night during the winter holidays because it contains a few well-written comedic moments here and there.

Genre: Romance
Creator: John Whitesell
IMDb: 6.1/ 10
Star Cast: Emma Roberts, Luke Bracey, Nicola Peltz, Manish Dayal

Dash & Lily (2020)

Dash & Lily is a limited series, but watching it is like watching all of your favorite romantic comedies mashed together into one. When the cheerful and Christmas-loving Lily’s journey connects with the route of the cynical Dash through the pages of a notebook they exchange during the holidays, the two discover more than just the spirit of the holidays.

Genre: Romance, Comedy
Creator: Joe Tracz
IMDb: 7.7
Star Cast: Austin Abrams, Midori Francis, Nick Jonas, Troy Iwata

A Castle for Christmas (2021)

A best-selling author runs away to Scotland to get away from a controversy, but while he’s there, he can’t help but fall in love with one of the country’s breathtaking castles. What’s the catch? It is in the possession of a grumpy old duke who is constantly standing in her way. This movie is at its best for people who like easy-going romantic comedies that don’t have many surprises.

Genre: romance, comedy

Creator: Mary Lambert

IMDb Rating: 5.5 / 10

Stars: Brooke Shield, Cary Elwes, Drew Barrymore

Single All the Way

A man tries to pull off a classic Christmas scam by convincing his friend to pose as his boyfriend, only to find that his overbearing mother is trying to interfere in their relationship. That may seem a little unremarkable for Netflix’s first gay-themed Christmas movie, but that’s exactly the purpose. The fact that the protagonist of Single All the Way is a gay guy is a victory for gay representation, despite the fact that the film parodies many of the conventions of the traditional holiday film. Also, none of the drama is centered on matters of sexuality, which normalizes the idea that lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer people can get into crazy Christmas hijinks just like everyone else.

Genre: Comedy, Drama, Romance
Creator: Michael Mayer
IMDb: 6.1 / 10
Star Cast: Michael Urie, Philemon Chambers, Luke Macfarlane

Jingle Jangle: A Christmas Journey (2020)

When his daring granddaughter comes to visit him, a peculiar toymaker finds that he has regained the desire to make Christmas magic happen once again. The two individuals embark on an adventure in a made-up planet equipped with a mystical device that has the potential to revolutionize their lives.

Genre: Musical, Fantasy
Creator: David E. Talbert
IMDb: 6.4/10
Star Cast: Madalen Mills, Forest Whitaker, Keegan-Michael Key, Ricky Martin

Dance Dreams: Hot Chocolate Nutcracker (2020)

The journey of Debby Allen and the pupils at her academy as they prepare for their yearly award-winning performance of “the nutcracker” titled “hot chocolate nutcracker” is the subject of a documentary that can be found on Netflix. The movie provides fascinating glimpses behind the scenes, where the audience may observe Debbie Allen do her magic.

Genre: Documentary
Creator: Oliver Bokelberg
IMDb: 7
Star Cast: Debbie Allen, Students at the Debbie Allen Dance Academy

A Very Country Christmas

A country music superstar runs away from the chaos of fame and goes back to the place where he was born to get in touch with his roots. However, his life takes an unexpected turn when he develops feelings for a single parent who is unaware of his celebrity. This turns out to be quite a challenge for him.

Genre: Romance
Creator: Justin G. Dyck
IMDb: 6.1
Star Cast: Bea Santos, GReyston Holt, Deana Carter, Raven Rosemary

Dolly Parton’s Christmas on the Square (2020)

When a wealthy woman visits her small hometown, she brings with her eviction papers for all of the residents, and it is up to the people of the town to prevent the sale of their homes to a shopping center developer. The musical is centered on the themes of cultivating joy and locating one’s authentic spirit of the holiday season, and it features Dolly Parton in the role of an angel who pays a magical visit.

Genre: Musical
Creator: Debbie Allen
IMDb: 5.4/10
Star Cast: Jason Moran, Dolly Parton, Josh Segarra, Jeanine Mason

Christmas Catch (2020)

When Detective Mackenzie, a local police officer, falls in love with Carson, who is suspected of stealing diamonds, she finds herself in a dangerous situation. She assumes a false identity in order to catch him in the act, and it is not long before she comes across some alarming pieces of evidence.

Genre: Romance
Creator: Justin G. Dyck
IMDb: 5.4/10
Star Cast: Emily Alatalo, Andrew Bushell, Franco Lo Presti, Lauren Holly

Klaus (2019)

Jesper is a young man who is known for being self-centered. His father forces him to move to a small town in the middle of nowhere. The narrative of the film follows him on his path of self-discovery as he works alongside Klaus, a toymaker, to bring happiness and kindness to the sleepy village.

Genre: Family, Comedy
Creator: Sergio Pablos
IMDb: 8.1/ 10
Star Cast: Sergio Pablos, J.K. Simons, Jason Schwartzman

Christmas With a Prince (2018)

After a skiing mishap, the conceited prince is admitted to the pediatric ward run by Tasha Miller, who is a physician. This dampens her enthusiasm for Christmas. What follows are the improbable beginnings of a burgeoning romance.

Genre: Comedy, Romance, Drama
Creator: Justin G. Dyke
IMDb: 5.3/10
Star Cast: Nick Hounslow, Tyler Blake Smith, Kaitlyn Leeb

Let It Snow (2019)

After a snowfall hits their tiny town in the midwestern United States on the evening before Christmas, a group of high school kids find themselves stranded together. As they race against the clock to make it to Christmas morning, relationships, both platonic and romantic, come into conflict with one another. This is the kind of movie that will get you in the mood for the holiday season, what with all the teenage angst and drama that it has.

Genre: Romance, Comedy
Creator: Luke Snellen
IMDb: 5.8
Star Cast: Isabela Merced, Shameik Moore, Odeya Rush

The Princess Switch: Romancing The Star (2021)

As a priceless relic is taken from the castle in the third installment of the princess switch movie series, the royal look-alikes Margeret and Stacy seek assistance from their crafty doppelganger Fiona.

Genre: Romance
Creator: Michael Rohl
IMDb: 5.5
Star Cast: Vanessa Hudgens, Remi Hii, Will Kemp, Sam Palladio

Holiday in the Wild (2019)

Kate’s husband admits to her right before they leave for their second honeymoon—a trip through Africa—that he has moved on from their relationship and no longer loves her. The woman, who is heartbroken and confused, decides to go on a trip by herself in a chartered plane. She makes an emergency landing in the wilderness and saves a baby elephant from being killed by people. Kate’s vacation is packed with exciting new experiences, and as the trip goes on, she finds herself falling in love with the place she is staying.

Genre: Comedy, Romance
Creator: Ernie Barbarash
IMDb: 6.1
Star Cast: Rob Lowe, Kristin Davis, Colin Moss, John Owen Lowe

Pottersville (2017)

After a drunken night spent walking about town in a gorilla costume and being mistaken for bigfoot, the owner of a business in a small town decides to make the most of the situation and work to enhance tourism in his community.

Genre: Comedy
Creator: Seth Henrickson
IMDb: 5.4
Star Cast: Michael Shannon, Judy Greer, Ron Perlman

Cinderella Story: Christmas Wish

The story of a talented teen singer who, against what her stepmother and stepsisters want, finds a Christmas miracle that changes her life forever.

Genre: Musical, Fantasy
Creator: Michelle Johnston
IMDb: 5.2 / 10
Star Cast: Gregg Sulkin, Laura Marano, Isabella Gomez

Angela’s Christmas (2017)

A pure desire is sparked during the young Angela’s visit to the church on the evening before Christmas. She hopes that Christmas will be a joyous day for all. The theme of generosity is explored throughout this well-liked film that takes place in the 1910s.

Genre: Animation
Creator: Damien O’Connor
IMDb: 7
Star Cast: Lucy O’Connell, Caitriona Balfe, Brian Gleeson, Ruth Negga

Love Hard (2021)

When a writer from Los Angeles meets her perfect partner on a dating app, she believes she has finally met the one. But when she flies three thousand miles to surprise him for Christmas, she discovers that she has been a victim of catfishing. What follows is a hilarious story about finding love in the unlikeliest of places, which is something we all secretly hope for.

Genre: Romance, Comedy
Creator: Hernan Jimenez
IMDb: 6.3
Star Cast: Nina Dobrev, Darren Barnet, Jimmy O Yang, Mikaela Hoover

A Storybots Christmas (2017)

This is an animated children’s holiday special based on the characters from the educational computer game StoryBots, and it is geared toward younger audiences. This is a short and entertaining film that is perfect for watching together as a family during the Christmas season because it teaches children all about the spirit of giving gifts.

Genre: Animation, Fantasy
Creator: Jeff Gill, Evan Spiridellis
IMDb: 5.8
Star Cast: Judy Greer(voice), Erin Fitzgerald(voice), Fred Tatasciore(voice).

A Christmas Prince (2017)

Her mission is to find out more about a famous playboy prince while she works in the country of Aldovia as a tutor. She is a young, aspiring magazine journalist who has been sent undercover to the country. Nevertheless, as Cupid’s bow strikes her, things start to turn around.

Genre: Comedy, Romance
Creator: Alex Zamm
IMDb: 5.2
Star Cast: Ben Lamb, Rose McIver, Alice Krige, Honor Kneafsey

Noelle (2019)

Nick Kringle loses interest in running the family business after his father Kris Kringle retires and leaves it over to him. Shortly after this, Nick vanishes. Now it is up to his daughter to track down her brother and return him home in time to save Christmas from being ruined.

Genre: Comedy, Fantasy
Creator: Marc Lawrence
IMDb: 6.3
Star Cast: Anna Kendrick, Bill Hader, Shirley Mclaine, Julie Hagerty

The Holiday Calendar (2018)

A talented photographer finds out about the magical power of Christmas when an old advent calendar she inherited starts telling her things about her future, like that she will have a romantic relationship.

Genre: Romance, Comedy
Creator: Bradley Walsh
IMDb: 5.7
Star Cast: Kat Graham, Quincy, Ethan Peck

A Very Murray Christmas (2015)

The story of the movie is made up of a series of events that happen after Bill Murray finds out that his guests for the Christmas night special have started to back out because of the huge snowstorm in the city. The movie is fun to watch and has some great musical performances and a few cameos from other actors that you might not expect.

Genre: Comedy, Musical
Creator: Sofia Coppola
IMDb: 5.5/10
Star Cast: Bill Murray, George Clooney, Amy Poehler

Christmas With a View (2018)

Clara is the manager of a ski resort. She is still upset about a business failure when her place of work decides to hire a famous chef to be the new head chef. Clara is unhappy with her new boss, and as she and her boss continue to cross paths more frequently, her suspicions about his past grow.

Genre: Romance
Creator: Justin G. Dyke
IMDb: 5.2
Star Cast: Kaitlyn Leeb, Scott Cavalheiro, Mark Ghanime, Jess Walton

Hometown Holiday

Kristen, a small-town girl, leaves the hustle and bustle of the big city to return to her hometown, where she meets and falls in love with a local rancher. What’s the issue? He is not what he looks to be at all. The film is a festive love story, making it an ideal choice for viewing during the holiday season on a cozy couch with your significant other.

Genre: Romance
Creator: Justin G. Dyke
IMDb: 5.1
Star Cast: Bradley Hamilton, Sarah Troyer, Kevin McGarry, Samantha Gracie

Sweet Magnolias (2020)

There are certain friendships that last a lifetime, and this film tells the story of a friendship that has existed between three people ever since they were in high school together. The film follows them as they support one other through their path of self-discovery, love, disappointments, and heartbreak. It is a film that you really need to watch with your friends this year.

Genre: Romance
Creator: Sheryl J. Anderson
IMDb: 7.4
Star Cast: Brooke Elliott, JoAnna Gracia Fisher, Justin Bruening, Jamie Lynn Spears

El Camino Christmas (2017)

Eric travels to El Camino in the hopes of finding his biological father, whom he has never known. But things take a horrific turn for the young man on the evening before Christmas, and he finds himself trapped inside of a liquor store with five total strangers. A pleasant viewing experience with a cast that never fails to live up to expectations.