The days of a single, predictable Christmas movie a year—a desperate bridge jump or a child’s elaborate trap—are long gone. Now, a vibrant tapestry of holiday films unfolds, readily available for streaming year-round.
“Champagne Problems” (2025) introduces Sydney, a fiercely driven American executive dispatched to Paris with a critical mission: acquire a Champagne brand before Christmas. The task is complicated by Bulles, her precocious West Highland Terrier, and the charming French heir, Tom Wozniczka, whose presence ignites a swoon-worthy romance that threatens the deal.
“The Merry Gentlemen” (2024) injects a dose of unexpected charm into the holiday season. Britt Robertson plays Ashley, a dancer returning home for Christmas, only to find her parents’ performing venue facing closure. The solution? An all-male revue featuring a cast of charismatic performers, promising a delightfully unexpected holiday gathering.
“Jingle Jangle: A Christmas Journey” (2020) departs from traditional holiday fare with a vibrant fantasy narrative. A toymaker’s invention, a living matador, sparks a colorful and musical adventure, brought to life by a stellar all-Black cast including Forest Whitaker and Keegan-Michael Key.
“Last Christmas” (2019) weaves a charming tale of an aspiring singer and a mysterious man, their holiday season filled with warmth and inspiration. The film’s twist ending, while divisive, adds a layer of unexpected intrigue.
Dolly Parton’s “Christmas on the Square” (2020) delivers dorky, delightful fun. Regina Fuller, a ruthless businesswoman, returns home with eviction notices, only to be confronted by the town’s spirit and the musical intervention of Dolly herself, playing an angelic figure.
“Klaus” (2019) offers a beautifully animated origin story of Santa Claus. A banished postmaster’s son finds himself on a remote island, tasked with delivering letters and sparking a heartwarming connection with an elderly toymaker, Klaus, in search of a family.
“The Holiday Calendar” (2018) follows a struggling photographer who receives an antique Advent calendar. As the calendar’s gifts mysteriously align with real-life events, she begins to suspect a touch of magic and romance is in the air.
“Jingle Bell Heist” (2025) pairs a sharp-witted retail worker and a down-on-his-luck repairman in a daring plot to rob London’s largest department store during the holiday rush. Their reluctant partnership blossoms into something more as feelings complicate their scheme.
“Let It Snow” (2019) intertwines three distinct stories within a charming small town, exploring holiday romances both traditional and unconventional, with a diverse cast of characters.
“Hot Frosty” (2024) presents a whimsical tale of a cafe owner who brings a snowman to life with a scarf, leading to a series of charming misunderstandings and a touch of holiday romance.
“My Secret Santa” (2025) sees a single mom masquerading as an old man to play Santa at a ski resort, finding unexpected attraction to her new boss and navigating a series of festive complications.
“Chicken Run” (2000) offers a darkly comedic escape story from a chicken farm, set against the backdrop of Christmas, reminding viewers that the holidays aren’t always merry for everyone.
“Operation Christmas Drop” (2020) follows a congressional aide sent to evaluate an Air Force base, only to find herself charmed by the base’s annual airdrop of supplies and the handsome pilot in charge.
“Carry-On” (2024) provides a thrilling departure from traditional holiday fare, unfolding on Christmas Eve at a bustling airport, where a TSA agent is blackmailed into aiding a dangerous mission.
“Love Hard” (2021) tells the story of a woman catfished for Christmas who travels across the country to meet her online love, only to discover a surprising twist and an unexpected connection.
“Falling for Christmas” (2022) sees Lindsay Lohan as a spoiled heiress who loses her memory after a ski accident, finding unexpected lessons in love and life while recovering in a charming ski lodge.
“The Princess Switch” (2018) sparks a delightful case of mistaken identity when a pastry chef and a duchess, who look identical, swap lives, leading to romantic complications and festive adventures.
“A Christmas Prince” (2017) follows an American journalist who stumbles upon a royal romance while investigating a prince in a fictional European kingdom.
“The Noel Diary” (2022) blends comedy and drama as a man returns home for Christmas to settle his mother’s estate, encountering a woman searching for her birth mother and uncovering family secrets.
“The Christmas Chronicles” (2018) delivers a heartwarming adventure as two children accidentally crash Santa’s sleigh, embarking on a magical journey with Kurt Russell as the iconic figure.
“Holiday Rush” (2019) finds a radio DJ facing job loss and returning home with his family, navigating financial challenges and unexpected romance along the way.
“Single All the Way” (2021) explores the complexities of modern relationships as a man invites his best friend to pose as his boyfriend for the holidays, leading to unexpected feelings and festive complications.
“Our Little Secret” (2024) brings Lindsay Lohan back for a charming story of exes forced to spend the holidays together, navigating a web of family connections and rekindled feelings.
“Christmas Bloody Christmas” (2022) offers a darkly comedic twist on the holiday season, featuring a malfunctioning Santa robot wreaking havoc on Christmas Eve.
