39 Best Christmas Movies to Stream on Netflix This Holiday Season

The holidays are approaching, which means the season of binge-watching all your favorite Christmas movies without judgment is officially here!

From Freeform’s 25 Days of Christmas to Hallmark and Lifetime original movies, there are plenty of festive films playing on TV. But if you’d rather skip the commercials, there are some great Christmas movies on Netflix.

Of course, with Netflix’s extensive catalog, finding the perfect Christmas movie to watch as you snuggle up with a cup of hot chocolate can feel overwhelming. Netflix has so many great Christmas originals (and there are more movies to look forward to every season) — from family-friendly musicals like 2020’s Jingle Jangle: A Christmas Journey to cozy contemporary romantic comedies like 2024’s Our Little Secret.

To help narrow your choices, we’ve compiled this handy list of some of the best Christmas movies streaming on Netflix right now.

Our Little Secret

Lindsay Lohan in ‘Our Little Secret,’ 2024.

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Netflix gifts us another addition to the Lindsay Lohan Cinematic Universe with Our Little Secret, a holiday rom-com where two exes (Lohan, Ian Harding) must deal with sharing a roof after learning their current partners are siblings. Kristin Chenoweth, Judy Reyes, Henry Czerny, Tim Meadows (Lohan’s former Mean Girls costar!) and more also appear.

Watch Our Little Secret on Netflix

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The Merry Gentlemen

Chad Michael Murray and Hector David Jr. in ‘The Merry Gentlemen,’ 2024.

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If Santa’s got you on his “naughty” list, this movie certainly belongs in your stocking! Former big-city dancer Ashley (Britt Robertson) doesn’t want to see her parents close the shutters on their bar business, so for the holiday season, she turns up the heat (as much as a film rated TV-PG can) with an all-male stripper show — featuring none other than Chad Michael Murray and abs galore.

Watch The Merry Gentleman on Netflix

A Nonsense Christmas with Sabrina Carpenter

Sabrina Carpenter in ‘A Nonsense Christmas with Sabrina Carpenter,’ 2024.

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Santa and Sabrina both have one thing in common: They’re working lateee! So please, please, please grab your espresso and cookies because Ms. Carpenter is serving a short-and-sweet holiday special filled with beautiful gowns, showstopping performances, cheeky innuendos and cameos from stars like Chappell Roan, Shania Twain, Quinta Brunson and many more.

Watch A Nonsense Christmas with Sabrina Carpenter on Netflix on Dec. 6

Hot Frosty

Lacey Chabert in ‘Hot Frosty,’ 2024.

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Some might need to kiss a frog to find their prince, but for widow Cathy (Lacey Chabert), all it takes is a magical scarf to bring a hunky snowman (Dustin Milligan) to life. Thanks to his charming naïveté, this frosty fellow helps Cathy heal from her grief — and maybe find love again.

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Family Switch

Emma Myers, Brady Noon, Jennifer Garner and Ed Helms in ‘Family Switch,’ 2023.

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The Walker family members are all caught up in their individual lives and beginning to drift apart. But thanks to an astrological reader, a Christmas miracle (er, misfire?) strikes and leaves the family waking up in each other’s bodies on the most important day of their lives. Jennifer Garner, Ed Helms, Emma Myers and Brady Noon all star.

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Bad Moms Christmas

Kristen Bell, Mila Kunis, and Kathryn Hahn in ‘A Bad Mom’s Christmas,’ 2017.

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Most of the Christmas magic is often helmed by mothers, but steering the sleigh comes with plenty of pressure. Feeling extra overburdened this year, moms Amy (Mila Kunis), Kiki (Kathryn Hahn) and Carla (Kristen Bell) decide to rebel against the expectations placed on them to show they deserve more appreciation. But the stress doesn’t exactly disappear when their own mothers (Christine Baranski, Susan Sarandon and Cheryl Hines) come to town for the holidays.

Watch Bad Moms Christmas on Netflix

Love Hard

Nina Dobrev and Darren Barnet in ‘Love Hard,’ 2021.
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This Netflix original film follows a young journalist (Nina Dobrev) who travels across the country to spend the holidays with a guy she matched with online (Jimmy O. Yang). However, once she gets there, she discovers she’s been catfished.

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Angela’s Christmas

Angela in ‘Angela’s Christmas Wish,’ 2020.
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Based on the children’s story from Pulitzer Prize-winning author Frank McCourt, this animated film is the perfect pick to watch with kids. Once you’re done watching this, you can keep everyone entertained with the sequel, Angela’s Christmas 2.

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Angela’s Christmas 2

The cast of ‘Angela’s Christmas 2,’ 2020.

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The sequel to Angela’s Christmas, this film (with the alternate title of Angela’s Christmas Wish) follows the titular character as she makes a wish to reunite her family for Christmas.

Watch Angela’s Christmas 2 on Netflix

The Holiday Calendar

Kat Graham and Quincy Brown in ‘The Holiday Calendar,’ 2018.
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Starring Vampire Diaries actress Kat Graham, this Netflix romance movie about a young woman who receives a magical advent calendar will leave you with all the warm, fuzzy feelings.

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Holiday in the Wild

Kristin Davis and Rob Lowe in ‘Holiday in the Wild,’ 2019.
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After separating from her husband, a woman (Kristin Davis) embarks on her previously scheduled second honeymoon to Africa solo. Along the way, she meets and falls for a local pilot (Rob Lowe).

Watch Holiday in the Wild on Netflix

Klaus

The cast of ‘Klaus,’ 2019.
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If you’re looking for an animated Christmas movie, we suggest checking out Klaus, which was nominated for Best Animated Feature at the 2020 Oscars.

Watch Klaus on Netflix

Holidate

Emma Roberts and Luke Bracey in ‘Holidate,’ 2020.
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In this Emma Roberts and Luke Bracey-led comedy, two strangers decide to be each other’s date for various holidays. Seeing that the film takes place in the span of a year, it’s a perfect Christmas movie to watch year-round.

Watch Holidate on Netflix

Jingle Jangle: A Christmas Journey

Forest Whitaker and Madalen Mills in ‘Jingle Jangle: A Christmas Journey,’ 2020.
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Produced by John Legend (who also contributed a song), this musical film will take you on a magical journey, just as the title suggests.

Watch Jingle Jangle: A Christmas Journey on Netflix

The Princess Switch

Vanessa Hudgens in ‘The Princess Switch,’ 2018.
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Netflix has produced a handful of Christmas franchises over the years, but The Princess Switch movie series starring Vanessa Hudgens is certainly a fan favorite.

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The Princess Switch: Switched Again

Sam Palladio and Vanessa Hudgens in ‘The Princess Switch: Switched Again,’ 2020.

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A sequel to The Princess Switch, Hudgens pulls triple duty as Margaret Delacourt, Stacy Wyndham and Margaret’s cousin Lady Fiona Pembroke, who stirs up some trouble in the film.

Watch The Princess Switch: Switched Again on Netflix

The Princess Switch 3: Romancing the Star

Vanessa Hudgens in ‘The Princess Switch 3: Romancing the Star,’ 2021.

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In the third film in The Princess Switch franchise, Margaret, Stacy and Fiona put their differences aside and team up when a priceless royal artifact is stolen from the palace.

Watch The Princess Switch 3: Romancing the Star on Netflix

The Christmas Chronicles

Kurt Russell and Goldie Hawn in ‘The Christmas Chronicles,’ 2018.
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Real-life couple Kurt Russell and Goldie Hawn star as Santa and Mrs. Claus in this delightful Netflix film.

Watch The Christmas Chronicles on Netflix

The Christmas Chronicles: Part Two

Goldie Hawn and Kurt Russell in ‘The Christmas Chronicles: Part Two,’ 2020.

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In the sequel to The Christmas Chronicles, Russell and Hawn reprise their roles as Mr. and Mrs. Claus as the North Pole is threatened by a mysterious new troublemaker.

Watch The Christmas Chronicles: Part Two on Netflix

The Knight Before Christmas

Josh Whitehouse and Vanessa Hudgens in ‘The Knight Before Christmas,’ 2019.
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Hudgens really is the queen of Netflix Christmas movies. In this film, her character falls for a handsome knight who magically gets transported to the present day.

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Let It Snow

Isabela Merced and Shameik Moore in ‘Let It Snow,’ 2019.
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Based on the young adult novel of the same name, the film follows a group of teens navigating love, life and friendship on Christmas Eve.

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A Christmas Prince

Ben Lamb and Rose McIver in ‘A Christmas Prince,’ 2017.
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If you’re looking for a fairy-tale Christmas movie, look no further than Netflix’s A Christmas Prince franchise, which is every bit as regal as it is cheesy.

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A Christmas Prince: The Royal Wedding

Rose McIver, Razvan Gheorghiu and Ben Lamb in ‘A Christmas Prince: The Royal Wedding,’ 2018.

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After Amber (Rose McIver) and Prince Richard (Ben Lamb) fall in love, the couple prepares to tie the knot around Christmastime, but their relationship quickly grows strained as Amber struggles to adjust to royal life.

Watch A Christmas Prince: The Royal Wedding on Netflix

A Christmas Prince: The Royal Baby

Rose McIver in ‘A Christmas Prince: The Royal Baby,’ 2019.

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In the third and final film in the A Christmas Prince franchise, the royal couple prepare to welcome a baby of their own. However, when a priceless royal artifact is stolen, they must solve the mystery in order to save their kingdom.

Watch A Christmas Prince: The Royal Baby on Netflix

Single All the Way

Michael Urie and Jennifer Coolidge in ‘Single All the Way,’ 2021.
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As a young man goes home for the holidays, he convinces his best friend to pose as his boyfriend to avoid any judgment from his family for his recently ended relationship. Hijinks ensue.

Watch Single All the Way on Netflix

Christmas Inheritance

Eliza Taylor in ‘Christmas Inheritance,’ 2017.
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A city girl heiress (Eliza Taylor) is sent to a small town in New England as a test to see if she’s ready to take over her father’s company.

Watch Christmas Inheritance on Netflix

A California Christmas

Amanda Detmer, Lauren Swickard, Josh Swickard and Natalia Mann in ‘A California Christmas,’ 2020.

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As the son of a wealthy San Francisco real estate tycoon, a young man named Joseph (Josh Swickard) has lived a fairly easy life. However, when his carefree lifestyle hangs in the balance, he finds himself in Petaluma on a mission to convince a farmer (Lauren Swickard) to sell her family’s land.

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A California Christmas: City Lights

Lauren Swickard, Josh Swickard and David Del Rio in ‘A California Christmas: City Lights,’ 2021.

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In the sequel to A California Christmas, the film picks up a year later as Joseph (Josh Swickard) and Callie (Lauren Swickard) get engaged, only to return to the big city with some surprises along the way.

Watch A California Christmas: City Lights on Netflix

A Boy Called Christmas

Henry Lawfull in ‘A Boy Called Christmas,’ 2021.
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The 2021 film serves as a Santa Claus origin story with a star-studded cast including Maggie Smith, Kristen Wiig and more.

Watch A Boy Called Christmas on Netflix

Operation Christmas Drop

Kat Graham and Alexander Ludwig in ‘Operation Christmas Drop,’ 2020.

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Loosely based on the real-life U.S. Air Force Operation Christmas Drop humanitarian mission, the film follows a young congressional assistant (Kat Graham) tasked with investigating the U.S. Air Force and ending up butting heads with one of the captains (Alexander Ludwig).

Watch Operation Christmas Drop on Netflix

Dolly Parton’s Christmas on the Square

Dolly Parton in ‘Dolly Parton’s Christmas on the Square,’ 2020.
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Featuring original songs written by Dolly Parton, this Christmas musical follows a wealthy woman (Christine Baranski) who returns to her hometown to evict the residents over Christmas. (Don’t worry: Lessons will be learned.)

Watch Dolly Parton’s Christmas on the Square on Netflix

Holiday Rush

Romany Malco and Sonequa Martin-Green in ‘Holiday Rush,’ 2019.
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After a popular DJ (Romany Malco) is let go from his job, he and his spoiled children are forced to leave their life of luxury behind as they move in with his aunt (Darlene Love).

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The Claus Family

Mo Bakker in ‘The Claus Family,’ 2020.

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After his grandfather, Santa Claus (Jan Decleir), falls ill, a young boy (Mo Bakker) who hates the holidays must take the reins as Father Christmas in this Dutch film.

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The Claus Family 2

Jan Declier and Mo Bakker in ‘The Claus Family 2,’ 2021.

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In the sequel to The Claus Family, Jules is finally getting the hang of the holiday season — that is, until he receives a letter from a young girl with a special Christmas wish.

Watch The Claus Family 2 on Netflix

A Castle for Christmas

Cary Elwes and Brooke Shields in ‘A Castle for Christmas,’ 2021.

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In an effort to escape a scandal from her last book, an author (Brooke Shields) travels to Scotland, where she falls in love with a beautiful castle — while also facing off against the duke who owns it (Cary Elwes).

Watch A Castle for Christmas on Netflix

Father Christmas Is Back

The cast of ‘Father Christmas Is Back,’ 2021.
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A group of sisters gets a huge surprise when their long-lost father (Kelsey Grammer) shows up at their family manor.

Watch Father Christmas Is Back on Netflix

Falling for Christmas

Lindsay Lohan and Chord Overstreet in ‘Falling for Christmas,’ 2021.
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Starring Lindsay Lohan and Chord Overstreet, the film puts a holiday spin on Overboard as a hotel heiress loses her memory and falls for a handsome cabin owner where she is staying.

Watch Falling for Christmas on Netflix

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Christmas with You

Aimee Garcia and Freddie Prinze Jr. in ‘Christmas with You,’ 2022.
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Freddie Prinze Jr. returns to his rom-com roots in this holiday film about a single father/music teacher who crosses paths with a famous pop star (Aimee Garcia).

Watch Christmas with You on Netflix

The Noel Diary

Justin Hartley and Barrett Doss in ‘The Noel Diary,’ 2022.
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Based on Richard Paul Evans’ book of the same name, the holiday movie centers on a best-selling author named Jacob (Justin Hartley) who teams up with a young woman named Rachel (Barrett Doss) after he discovers a diary that holds secrets to both of their pasts.

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