Festive Flicks: Your Ultimate Guide To Christmas Movies On Netflix
It’s almost time for the ho-ho-ho holidays and all the magic it brings, and what better time of year to indulge in cosy, feel-good movies than Christmas? Christmas brings a sense of cosy, magic, and togetherness. The best way to embrace all of those? Christmas movies on Netflix, of course! And today, we’re sharing 7 that need to make your list of what to watch this holiday season. We’ve got everything from the classic rom-com holiday film to family movies that everyone will love, and we’re sharing it all with you. Make sure you read until the end to find out our favourite movie snack! (P.S. It’s not popcorn!)
1. How the Grinch Stole Christmas
Dr. Seuss’s How the Grinch Stole Christmas was adapted from the 1957 iconic children’s book and was released in 2000. Made by Universal Pictures, the movie tells the story of a strange, grumpy, green creature who absolutely hates Christmas. He despises the joy it brings to Whoville and dreads the lead-up to the entire season.
The cranky creature concocts his own plan to “steal” Christmas by dressing up as Father Christmas himself and sneaking into the Who’s houses to take their Christmas tree and festive decorations. However, a meeting with a little person changes his heart, and before you know it, the Grinch’s heart grows, and he joins in the festivities. How the Grinch Stole Christmas is a story of resilience as the Who’s gather to celebrate Christmas amidst it being stolen, and they teach the grumpy Grinch that Christmas comes from the heart and not the store.
2. The Christmas Chronicles
The Christmas Chronicles was released in 2018 and made by 1492 and Wonder Worldwide. The movie follows siblings Kate and Teddy, who notice Santa in their house and decide to hop on his sleigh. Unfortunately, this causes the sleigh to crash and the presents to become lost. Together with Santa, Kate and Teddy work through different complications (like mischievous elves) to deliver all the presents before Christmas morning. The film explores themes of family and the belief in Christmas magic. You’ll have to watch it to find out if they succeed or not.
3. An Elf’s Story
An Elf’s Story is an inspiring and moving story about a young boy named Taylor and an elf named Chippey. Taylor, being 9 years old, starts the question if Santa is real and what is Christmas. Santa assigns Chippey to restore Taylor’s belief in Christmas magic, but problems arise when Taylor breaks the number one Elf on the Shelf rule because Chippey loses all his magic. Through singing, dancing, and a whole lot of magic, this uplifting story will leave you believing in Christmas magic the whole year through.
4. The Princess Switch
Made by Netflix and released in 2018, The Princess Switch is a sweet, romantic comedy. Stacy’s best friend Kevin secretly enters her into a prestigious baking competition in the Kingdom of Belgravia. Stacy is reluctant to go but finally agrees, and when she’s preparing for the baking show, she runs into Lady Margaret Delacourt, Duchess of Montenaro, and they realise they look exactly alike.
Desperate to have a break from the spotlight, the Duchess and Stacy switch places. They spend time learning about each other’s lives to be able to fool everyone in their lives that they are who they say they are when really, they are not! They trick everyone and end up falling for people in each of their lives. Starring Vanessa Hudgens, The Princess Switch takes you on a magical tale where true love wins.
5. Best Christmas Ever
Best Christmas Ever is a romantic comedy fuelled by the message that Christmas is about who you’re with rather than what is under the tree. It was made by Motion Picture Corporation of America and released in 2023. Charlotte is living a small and modest life in a tiny apartment and dreads receiving the yearly Christmas letter from her old college friend Jackie Jennings. Jackie’s life is seemingly perfect with her family having amazing accomplishments; Charlotte feels less than and feels upset. A snowstorm forces the families to spend Christmas together, and Charlotte learns what Christmas is actually about.
6. Jingle Jangle
Jingle Jangle was released in 2020 and is a bold, magical, and vibrant musical film that follows the story of Jeronicus Jangle. Jeronicus was once the greatest toy maker with seemingly never-ending creativity. But now he’s less inspired and doesn’t make toys anymore.
The film takes place in the magical town of Cobbleton. With the help of his granddaughter, Jeronicus rediscovers his love for toy creation, imagination, and play. The movie explores themes of the power of imagination, perseverance, and family as the story unfolds.
7. Dolly Parton’s Christmas on the Square
Dolly Parton’s Christmas on the Square is a beautiful musical film about a cold-hearted developer who returns home with plans to tear it down. However, he is met with townspeople who love their community and wish for it to remain. They band together with the intention to save it. With the help of a Christmas angel, the town people remind the developer of community and love. The movie explores themes of love and redemption.
Best Movie Snacks
Before we finish, we promised you our favourite movie snack, and we always deliver on our promises! Our favourite movie snack is nachos! Stacked high and with all the cheese! What is your favourite movie snack?
Final Thoughts
Any of these seven movies will bring you immense holiday joy. With themes of friendship, family, love, and persistence, these films explore what Christmas is truly about and where Christmas magic comes from.
Christmas is about the people you’re with, and the magic of it comes from the heart. How the Grinch Stole Christmas, The Christmas Chronicles, An Elf’s Story, The Princess Switch, Best Christmas Ever, Jingle Jangle, and Dolly Parton’s Christmas on the Square are all terrific Christmas movies to watch on Netflix. Which one are you most excited to watch?
