It’s that time of the year again—tis the season to be jolly.
There’s a lot to do during this period: decorate a Christmas tree, surround yourself with your loved ones, or get into the beautiful Christmas songs, be it old or new. However, the hustle and bustle of getting gifts and entertaining people can get overwhelming. The good news is that getting into the Christmas spirit can be as easy as putting butter on bread. All you have to do is sit down, relax, and get into the Christmas movies you choose.
Christmas is one of those few periods when everyone is looking for something to indulge their eyes in. Whether you’re going on holiday vacation with your better half or lounging with your family, there are Christmas movies for you. Get into the Christmas spirit with these 20 holiday films to stream on Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Hulu, Apple TV+, and other services. Let’s get into it!
- Best. Christmas. Ever
Besides releasing a brand-new Christmas, Brandy shows us that she’s very much in her acting bag. In this movie, she and Heather Graham play two friends who decide to spend the holidays together. One friend is anxious to show the other that their life isn’t as wonderful as it seems, even if they are considered close. Be it with your family, friends, or loved ones, you can savour this Christmas movie on Netflix.
- EXMas
The movie on Amazon Freevee stars Robbie Amell and Leighton Meester and centres on a man who finds out his family is already enjoying the holidays—with his ex—when he gets home.
- Candy Cane Lane
Eddie Murphy, Tracee Ellis Ross, and more dazzle us in this Amazon Prime movie about a man competing to win the neighbourhood’s annual Christmas decorating contest. He strikes a deal with an elf to aid in his victory; however, the elf conjures up a magic that awakens the 12 days of Christmas, causing unanticipated turmoil in the town.
- The Holdovers
In this dramedy starring Paul Giamatti, a grumpy teacher is left behind at a prep school in New England to keep an eye on the different children who are unable to travel home for the holidays.
- Dashing Through The Snow
Ludacris and Lil Rel Howery are the headliners of this Hulu original. Once his wife persuades him to bring his daughter to work, a social worker who has lost faith in Christmas magic embarks on a fantastical journey together.
- Genie
In the film, Melissa McCarthy plays a genie who saves a guy from losing his family after his workaholic ways push them away.
- Hannah Waddingham: Home For Christmas
Are you a Ted Lasso fan? Then this movie is for you. The beloved Hannah Waddingham features as a performer in this charming musical special, dazzling watchers with holiday tunes accompanied by a live band.
- Family Switch
Freaky Friday meets Christmas in this hilarious and entertaining Netflix movie starring Jennifer Garner and Ed Helms as parents who wind up switched with their daughter and son, respectively. The parents must figure out how to get back into their bodies before Christmas. This one’ll keep you glued to your screen till the end.
- Silent Night
What’s Christmas without a movie brimming with action, guns, and lights? After witnessing his son’s death at the hands of rival gangs, the father in Silent Night sets out to exact retribution. The filmmaker John Woo is renowned for his suspenseful and dramatic action films.
- Rescuing Christmas
Christmas in many places isn’t complete without one rescue attempt or another. In this movie, a human is given three wishes by two of Santa’s elves. But the person they grant wishes to is a woman who has lost interest in the holiday. But she realizes she made a grave error when she wishes Christmas didn’t exist.
- A Naija Christmas
This Netflix Nollywood movie proves that the Christmas air is present in our films, too. The narrative chronicles a single mother named Madame Agata, who has three adult sons who are content with their lives. But when their mother’s experience with peer pressure grew, she gave her boys an ultimatum: they had to bring home partners who would give her grandchildren. This set them up for a romantic, dramatic, and life-altering journey.
- Navidad En Vivo
A deadly gang arrives at their boarding school, disrupting the tranquil break of two students who are there for a sinister rite.
- Yes Chef Christmas
Cookies, food, and unique aromas are a few things that revive the Christmas spirit in many homes. This movie explores the food and cooking themes and stars Tia Mowry as a cooking school instructor under the strict supervision of a passionate mentor as she takes part in an annual holiday cook-off.
- The Naughty Nine
Andy discovers he’s been added to the wrong list when he wakes up on Christmas morning and finds no gifts under the tree. With the promise of receiving the gifts he believes he is due, Andy assembles a talented group of mischievous kids to carry out a successful theft at the North Pole. But as time passes, the youngsters understand that Christmas is more about giving than receiving.
- Merry Little Batman
Animations are a staple during Christmas, too, and In this animated comedy, Damian, the son of Batman, takes centre stage. Following Batman’s summons to the Justice League, the Joker seizes the chance to kidnap Christmas from Gotham City. Declaring he would save his house, Damian takes action to attempt to keep Christmas, turning into a superhero similar to his father.
- Your Christmas Or Mine 2
In the follow-up to the affluent guy meets working-class lady holiday comedy, James’s father, Lord Humphrey, extends an invitation to Hayley, his fiancée, and her family to spend Christmas with them at a posh ski resort in the French Alps. Chaos comes alive in the Christmas fashion as the two families end up staying at each other’s place, though, all because Hayley’s father, Geoff, is adamant about managing his family’s portion of the reservation.
- Meet Me Next Christmas
Christmas movies aren’t complete without romantic comedies, and you can surely get one this year. In this movie, Layla is driven by her desire to experience a dream come true and scurries across New York City to obtain tickets for the Pentatonix Christmas Eve performance, which is sold out.
- A Zulu Christmas
A spoiled urban youngster is given a wake-up call when he is sent to spend the holidays with his grandmother in a rural KwaZulu-Natal town. As his grandma tells him tales about his ancestry and family customs, the ramifications of moving to his grandmother’s house become apparent as he navigates his new surroundings and the existential dilemma of whether Santa is real.
- The Velveteen Rabbit
Nostalgia is one of the core themes of Christmas, and many movies tap into its power for brilliant and memorable storytelling. In The Velveteen Rabbit, a boy receives a stuffed rabbit for Christmas, and the toy cries to come to life.
- How The Gringo Stole Christmas
Bennie’s daughter surprises everyone by bringing her foreign boyfriend home for Christmas. Bennie, a traditional Mexican, finds it difficult to accept his daughter’s lover and is surprised by her choice. He had to mature this Christmas, or his family’s confidence may be betrayed.
