The 17 Best Christmas Movies on Netflix for an Extra Dose of Holiday Cheer
Get ready to add these festive holiday films to your Netflix queue!
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The holiday season is finally here! After decking out your home with festive Christmas decorations, it's time to snuggle up on the couch to watch the best Christmas movies on Netflix. After all, there's nothing like a feel-good holiday flick to get you in the jolly spirit — especially when it's paired with plenty of cozy blankets and a nice, warm mug of hot chocolate. Luckily, Netflix has all the best Christmas films to watch this season, ranging from true holiday classics to new Netflix Christmas movies releasing this year.
Below you'll find a list of holiday films that truly has something for everyone, including romantic Christmas movies to watch with your sweetheart, family-friendly Christmas movies for kids and of course some of the best tried-and-true classics like The Grinch (and yes, both the animated and live-action versions are available on Netflix!). Whichever film you choose, though, these best-ever picks on Netflix are sure to bring you all the holiday cheer you'll ever need this season — and will definitely get you in the mood for mingling under the mistletoe or delighting in a food-coma-worthy meal for the best Christmas dinner ever.
Get Santa (2014)
In this heartwarming family adventure film, Santa Claus catches the attention of local police when he crashes his sleigh and loses all his reindeer — and must ask a father and son to help him find his way back home.
Dolly Parton's Christmas on the Square (2020)
As if a holiday musical isn't exciting enough, this one also involves music from the one and only Dolly Parton! Dolly plays an angel in the new film (available on November 22), which follows a wealthy woman who returns to her small hometown during the holiday season.
Jingle Jangle: A Christmas Journey (2020)
Expected to bring all the magic and wonder this holiday season, this upcoming Christmas musical film (available on November 13) follows the story of an eccentric toymaker and his granddaughter — all alongside original music from John Legend.
Holiday in the Wild (2019)
Looking for something a little different? Starring Rob Lowe and Kristin Davis, this holiday rom-com film from Netflix follows the charming story of a woman who spends the holiday season on a wilderness trip in Zambia.
How the Grinch Stole Christmas (2000)
Is there any holiday movie more iconic than Jim Carrey's version of The Grinch? The comedian-actor's take on the classic Christmas story involves a lot of full-body green makeup, plus plenty of improvised scenes that'll have you laughing all that holiday food coma off.
A Very Murray Christmas (2015)
In this musical comedy special, Bill Murray brings together an all-star cast — including George Clooney, Maya Rudolph, Amy Poehler and Miley Cyrus — to serve up a heartwarming holiday classic like you've never seen before.
The Nutcracker and the Four Realms (2018)
If you're looking for more of a wild, adventurous ride this Christmas, look no further than this dark retelling of a classic holiday fairytale — and be sure to revel in the film's fantastical plot and magnificent visuals.
The Princess Switch (2018)
Everyone loves a good princess story — especially when it also includes a baking contest and a good old doppelgänger switch-a-roo. Vanessa Hudgens stars in this feel-good holiday film about a baker who meets her princess counterpart (think The Parent Trap meets The Princess Diaries meets Christmas!).
Klaus (2019)
This recently-released Netflix original tells the story of postal worker Jesper (Jason Schwartzman), who teams up with a toymaker named Klaus (J.K. Simmons) to bring Christmas cheer to their desolate town. It's all the heartwarming storyline and lush animation you want from a beautifully animated Santa origin tale — and more.
The Christmas Chronicles (2018)
In this recent Christmas film released in 2018, expect a fun-filled holiday adventure and a good dose of magical holiday cheer for the whole family — plus, it has plenty of star power in Kurt Russell's portrayal of Santa Claus.
The Christmas Chronicles 2 (2020)
Coming to Netflix on November 25, this exciting sequel to The Christmas Chronicles has Kurt Russell returning for the role of Santa Claus — and this time involves a mysterious troublemaker who threatens to destroy Christmas.
The Grinch (2018)
In a more recent animated version of the Dr. Seuss classic, Benedict Cumberbatch takes on the titular role of our favorite holiday grump. This 2018 version boasts amazing animation along with funny scenes that's just as charming as its live-action counterpart.
Let It Snow (2019)
Based on a novel by the same name co-written by John Green, this cute rom-com movie follows a group high school seniors in a story that follows multiple romances — kind of like a modern version of one of the best holiday classics Love, Actually, except with teenagers.
The Knight Before Christmas (2019)
Vanessa Hudgens returns in another Netflix holiday special released just this year — this time as a high school science teacher who puts aside her princess duties (a la The Princess Switch) and runs into an actual medieval knight transported to present day.
A Christmas Prince (2017)
Sometimes we want nothing more than a sappy rom-com film — and A Christmas Prince delivers all that (and more) in this romantic story about an American journalist who's sent to write a piece about a foreign prince.
A Christmas Prince: A Royal Wedding (2018)
After A Christmas Prince became a breakout hit, Netflix thankfully rewarded us with a sequel that was just as wonderfully cheesy as the original — this time with Amber and Prince Richard dealing with all the chaos that comes with royal wedding planning!
A Christmas Prince: The Royal Baby (2019)
And if you still can't get enough of Aldovia? You'll love this third installment of the Christmas Prince series, which follows our royal couple getting ready to welcome the next heir to the throne.
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