There is no shortage of festive events and activities this Christmas. But if you prefer staying at home for a comforting Christmas feast, followed by a heartwarming movie, we have curated a list of Christmas movies that are available on Netflix. This includes classics like How the Grinch Stole Christmas, and newer ones like Father Christmas is Back and Last Christmas.
1. Last Christmas (2019)
Last Christmas is heartwarming movie starring Emilia Clarke and Henry Golding. Aspiring singer Katarina (played by Clarke) is stuck in a dead-end job as a Christmas elf when she meets Tom (played by Golding). This chanced encounter soon results in unexpected changes in Katarina’s life.
It will be available from 16 Dec.
2. How the Grinch Stole Christmas (2000)
Everybody should watch this Christmas classic at least once. The iconic performance by Jim Carrey tells the story of The Grinch, the grouchy creature who plans to ruin Christmas.
Not to be confused with the 2018 animated film, How the Grinch Stole Christmas is available on Netflix until 29 Dec.
3. The Christmas Chronicles (2018)
After the tragic loss of their father, siblings Kate and Teddy work together to find proof that Santa is real. However, this triggers a series of events that forces the siblings to team up with Santa to save the Christmas Spirit.
4. The Claus Family (2020)
The Claus Family is Dutch-Belgium film of a boy who discovers that his grandfather is Santa Claus. Ironically, he hates the holiday. However, as successor to his family’s legacy, does he have it in him to step up and save Christmas?
5. A Boy Called Christmas (2021)
Based on the 2015 book with the same name, A Boy Called Christmas depicts the journey of a boy who embarks on a quest to find his father. Follow his journey into Elfhelm, the magical land inhabited by elves, as he brings back the gift of hope, changing the course of history.
6. Father Christmas Is Back (2021)
Four feuding sisters are reunited for Christmas when they meet with their long-lost estranged father. Together, they must endure a series of comedic misunderstandings as they slowly unveil the buried secrets that had torn their family apart.
7. Klaus (2019)
Klaus is an award-winning film that explores the origin story of Santa Claus from the perspective of a postman. The story begins when the postman was sent to a frozen village up North, where he meets Klaus, a reclusive local toymaker.
8. Alvin and The Chipmunks (2007)
Who can forget this classic animated film? Watch the bonds between the talented talking chipmunks and their father figure Dave grow as they discover their love for each other as family.
9. The Princess Switch (2018)
Based on the concept of Mark Twain’s 1881 novel The Prince and the Pauper, this film revolves around a baker from Chicago and the Duchess of Montenaro, both played by Vanessa Hudgens, and how they changed their futures by swapping lives for 2 days.
10. The Knight Before Christmas (2019)
A time-traveling squire from 1334 finds himself in 2019 where he meets a high school teacher. Tasked with a quest he has forgotten the details about, will he be able to complete it before Christmas, or will he be trapped in the future?
11. Holidate (2020)
A romantic comedy film starring Emma Roberts and Luke Bracey shows the story of two strangers finding love. Sick of being single during the holidays, the film explores how the two strangers go from each other’s platonic plus-ones to catching real feelings for each other.
12. Let it Snow (2019)
When a snowstorm hits a small town a Christmas Eve, it changes the lives of several high school seniors. With their friendships and love lives intertwined, nothing will be the same by the time Christmas arrives.
13. A Christmas Prince (2017)
An aspiring journalist is sent abroad to get a scoop on the irresponsible playboy prince that is set to be king. However, what she discovers is far from what she set out to find.
14. The Holiday (2006)
Los Angeles resident Amanda, and Londoner Iris decide to swap homes in order to separate themselves from their two-timing exes. What they did not expect was to have their lives changed when they meet and fall in love with two local guys after the swap.
The Holiday, staring Cameron Diaz, Kate Winslet, Jude Law and Jack Black, is available on Netflix till 31 Dec 2021.
15. Serendipity (2001)
A story of the romance between two people who let destiny determine whether they reunite. Years after their initial meeting, they attempt to seek each other out on the eves of their respective weddings.
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