You can also find a lot of Christmas films on Netflix, from recent animated films such as Scrooge and Klaus to classics that you must see. These are our Christmas movie recommendations on Netflix!
If you feel like watching with the whole family, you might first think of Christmas movies on Disney. But there is also plenty to watch on Netflix. There are some new films, but the good thing is: the old ones are still doing well during the Christmas period. We try to give you some fun ideas with this overview of good Christmas movies on Netflix!
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- Christmas movie recommendations on Netflix
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Recent Christmas movies on Netflix
There is a varied choice of recent material at Netflix: do you opt for an old Christmas story, a romantic comedy or a murder mystery?
Scrooge: A Christmas Carol (2022)
On a cold Christmas Eve, the great miser Ebenezer Scrooge is confronted with his past. He has one night to change his future before it's too late. This story has been told so many times that the storyline is well known. However, this animated version of A Christmas Carol contains a few surprising twists and features new original music. The voices include Luke Evans (The Hobbit) and Olivia Colman (The Crown). Watch.
Falling for Christmas (2022)
Pampered heiress Sierra Belmont loses her memory in a skiing accident and finds herself in the cozy environment of a handsome widower and his daughter during the Christmas season. You can already guess what's going to happen when you look at the title… Lindsay Lohan makes her comeback in a best-in-class romantic comedy ‘bad movie’ can share. Nevertheless, the film immediately broke a viewing record when it was released. See.
Who Killed Santa? A Murderville Murder Mystery (2022)
A detective who hates the holidays must solve a murder and save Christmas, along with some famous sidekicks (Jason Bateman and Maya Rudolph). Only they have not read the script and they have to improvise their way through the murder case. Hilarity galore. View.
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There are even more new Christmas movies on Netflix:
- The Noel Diary (2022) – An author has to clear out his childhood home and meets a woman who is looking for her biological mother. An old diary may open the door to the past. And to their hearts. View.
- I Believe in Santa(2002) – After five happy months with Tom, Lisa is shocked to find that he is obsessed with her least favorite holiday. Can she give Christmas one more chance? See.
- A Storm for Christmas (2022) – Norwegian miniseries. Destinies cross when travelers and employees become trapped in an airport and forced to spend the final hours before Christmas together. Watch.
- Christmas With You (2022) – A pop star seeks inspiration for a Christmas hit and fulfills a young fan's Christmas wish to meet her. And with that, she also finds true love. View.
- Action Pack Saves Christmas (2022) – Animation film. The Action Pack teams up with Santa Claus to thwart greedy Peter van Pakkers' plan to steal all the Christmas cheer in Vreugdveld. Watch.
- Christmas at the Mistletoe Farm (2022) – When a widower inherits a farm during Christmas, it is difficult for him to get used to village life. But his children come up with a plan to stay there forever. View.
- Christmas Full of Grace (2022) – Brazilian Christmas movie. Carlinhos catches his partner cheating and then meets the vivacious Graça, who poses as his new flame in order not to shame his traditional family for Christmas. Watch.
- Delivery by Christmas (2022) – Polish Christmas movie. When a resentful co-worker sabotages her deliveries, a courier and a helpful customer must race to get all the Christmas presents to the right recipients in time. View.
- The Boss Baby: Christmas Bonus (2022) – Christmas Eve takes a strange turn when the Boss Baby accidentally switches places with one of Santa's elves and finds himself stranded at the North Pole. Watch.
Christmas movie recommendations on Netflix
When it comes to the best Christmas movies of all time, that is of course very subjective. But there are a few must-see movies and Netflix has a number of them in its collection.
Jingle Jangle: A Christmas Journey (2020)
Years after his apprentice betrayed him, a once-cheerful toymaker gains new hope when his sweet, curious granddaughter enters his life. A fun family film/musical with Oscar winner Forest Whitaker as a genius inventor, who has been working on the perfect toy for years. But then a competitor wants to steal his most important invention. Watch.
Let It Snow (2019)
A snowstorm hits a small town on Christmas Eve, wreaking havoc on the friendships, love lives and future of a group of high school students. The town looks cute and nothing exciting happens, except for the typical teenage problems such as awkward crushes and relationship troubles. This book adaptation doesn't go very deep, but you shouldn't expect that from a feel-good movie. However, it never gets té overly sentimental. Great to put on in the background while you are preparing a Christmas meal. Watch.
Klaus (2019)
A selfish postman and a lonely toymaker form an unimaginable friendship. They bring joy to a cold, dark city that desperately needs it. This animated film has won an impressive amount of film awards and was even nominated for an Oscar. The animation is nicely executed and the story with its somewhat moralistic message fits well with Christmas. Recommended to see with the whole family. Watch it.
The Christmas Chronicles (2018)
After accidentally crashing Santa's sleigh, a brother and sister make it through the night to save Christmas with a Santa Claus that says it like it is. In this movie we see Goldie Hawn as Ms. Claus and action hero Kurt Russell as a tough Santa Claus with a rough edge. Watch.
The Holiday (2006)
Los Angeles movie trailer maker Amanda and London journalist Iris try to escape their love affairs and swap homes for two weeks during the holidays. When it comes to romantic Christmas movies, you can also watch Love Actually. But if you have already seen it twenty times, The Holiday is really what you are looking for: a great cast with Cameron Diaz, Kate Winslet and Jude Law, a wonderful feel-good story and Jack Black in the role of a charming gentleman. What else do you want? Also featured at Pathé Home and SkyShowtime and on Netflix until December 31, 2022. See.
How the Grinch Stole Christmas (2000)
The Grinch decides to ruin Christmas in the village of the Wies, but the kindness of little Cindy Lou Who and her family melts his heart. A legendary role for Jim Carrey, who transforms from a grumpy green monster into a stuffed bear. With a great voice-over by Anthony Hopkins. Also featured on Prime Video, SkyShowtime and Pathé Home. Watch.
Previous Christmas movies on Netflix
- The Claus Family 2 (2021) – Santa has only one job: to deliver presents. When Jules takes over the business from his grandfather Noël, he receives a letter from a girl with a special Christmas wish. View.
- Christmas Flow (2021) – An unlikely Christmas romance blossoms between a well-known rapper and a dogged journalist. Will they make it despite their differences? View.
- A Castle for Christmas(2021) – A best-selling author travels to Scotland to escape a scandal. She falls in love with a castle and takes on the petulant owner, a duke. Watch.
- Love Hard (2021) – A writer travels 3,000 miles to surprise the man she met on a dating app for Christmas, only to discover she's been faked. View.
- Holidate(2020) – Two singles who barely know each other and don't want to be alone during the holidays become each other's platonic companions, but then develop feelings for each other. Watch.
- A California Christmas (2020) – A wealthy charmer on the verge of losing everything pretends to be a farmhand to convince a hard-working farmer's wife to sell her land before Christmas. View.
- Operation Christmas Drop(2020) – A strict political aide falls for a generous Air Force pilot as she plans to disband his tropical base and the Air Force's Christmas tradition. Watch.
- The Christmas Chronicles 2 (2020) – Kate is now a teenager and not happy with her mother's new relationship. She runs away and ends up at the North Pole, where a mischievous elf wants to thwart Christmas. View.
- Playing with Fire(2019) – Mexican Christmas movie. Three rich women – including a mother and her daughter – fall for a seductive man in Colombia's coffee triangle. Watch.
- A Cinderella Story: Christmas Wish (2019) – https://www.netflix.com/title/81148811 Watch.
- The Knight Before Christmas (2019) – Medieval magic leads a 14th-century knight to modern-day Ohio, where he falls for a science teacher who no longer believes in love. View.
- Holiday in the Wild(2019) – Kate goes on a second honeymoon to Africa on her own after her husband suddenly leaves her. She finds a new purpose and a chance for romance. Watch.
- The Grinch (2018) – A grump with mean streaks wants to stop Christmas in the merry town of Woestad. But maybe a little generous girl can change his mind. View.
- The Princess Switch(2018) – Also check out Switched Again and The Princess Switch 3, all on Netflix. When a down-to-earth Chicago pastry chef and a princess-to-be discover they're doppelgängers, they hatch a plan to trade places for Christmas. See.
- The Holiday Calendar (2018) – A talented photographer stuck in a dead-end job inherits an antique advent calendar that may predict the future and show her the way to love. View.
- Angela’s Christmas(2017) – When young Angela goes to church with her family on Christmas Eve, she gets an extraordinary idea. A heartwarming story based on a book by Frank McCourt. Watch.
- Christmas Inheritance (2017) – Before socialite Ellen can take over her father's company, she must visit the town where he comes from. There she learns the importance of working hard and helping others. See.
- A Very Murray Christmas (2015) – Bill Murray has assembled a star-studded cast for a night of music, mischief and pub talk in this naughtier version of the traditional Christmas show. Watch.
- Christmas with the Kranks (2004) – A couple with children who have flown out don't feel like the holiday violence and decide to skip Christmas. But can they withstand the reactions of family and neighbors? Check it out.
Check out our other overviews of Christmas movies:
- The best Christmas movies on Disney+
- The best Christmas movies on Apple TV+< /li>
- Christmas movies on all streaming services