The holidays come with their own emotional mix of joy, chaos, nostalgia, laughter, and the occasional need to escape under a blanket with something comforting on screen. Whether you’re in the mood for magical stories, romantic mix-ups, family chaos, or full-blown festive mayhem, this Christmas watchlist across Netflix and Prime Video has you covered.
From animated classics to modern rom-coms and high-energy adventures, here’s what to queue up this season.
Feel-Good Christmas Films on Netflix
Klaus
A modern Christmas classic, Klaus tells the story of an unlikely friendship between a grumpy postman and a reclusive toymaker. What starts as a reluctant partnership slowly turns into a moving tale about kindness, generosity, and how small good deeds can spark lasting traditions. Warm, emotional, and beautifully animated, it’s perfect for all ages.
Jingle Jangle: A Christmas Journey
Set in a dazzling, storybook world, this musical follows a brilliant but broken toymaker who rediscovers hope with the help of his granddaughter. Packed with colour, music, and big festive energy, Jingle Jangle is joyful, uplifting, and ideal for viewers who love their Christmas films loud, proud, and magical.
Single All the Way
A cosy Christmas rom-com that plays with fake dating and unexpected feelings. When Peter convinces his best friend Nick to pose as his boyfriend for the holidays, family pressure and festive proximity complicate everything. Sweet, funny, and easy to watch, it’s a modern holiday comfort film with heart.
Our Little Secret
Holiday awkwardness meets rom-com chaos when two exes discover they’re spending Christmas under the same roof – with their new partners. Light, breezy, and full of familiar festive tension, this is the kind of film made for low-effort laughs and post-dinner viewing.
Meet Me Next Christmas
Set in New York City during the most magical time of year, this cheerful holiday romance follows a woman racing against time, weather, and holiday crowds for a chance at love. Predictable in the best way, it’s warm, hopeful, and perfectly festive.
Holiday Must-Watches on Prime Video
Oh. What. Fun
A warm, witty reminder that Christmas doesn’t have to be perfect to be meaningful. Michelle Pfeiffer stars as Claire Clauster, the woman who carries the emotional and logistical weight of the holidays until her family accidentally leaves her behind. What follows is less slapstick and more soul-reset, as she discovers a version of Christmas that doesn’t depend on her holding everything together.
Red One
Santa has been kidnapped, and Christmas turns into a global rescue mission. Dwayne Johnson and Chris Evans team up for a high-octane, action-packed holiday adventure filled with banter, globe-trotting chaos, and blockbuster energy. It’s loud, fun, and perfect if you want your Christmas movie with adrenaline.
World’s First Christmas
One day, Christmas simply disappears – no Santa, no stockings, no traditions. A newly blended family takes it upon themselves to bring the holiday back, reinventing Christmas from scratch. Funny, heartfelt, and charming, this film gently reminds us that the best traditions are often the ones we create ourselves.
Dating Santa
A sweet, silly festive story where a blind date turns complicated when a young girl becomes convinced her mother’s new boyfriend is actually Santa Claus. Balancing belief, love, and second chances, this one leans into the softer magic of the season without overdoing it.
Candy Cane Lane
Eddie Murphy goes all-in on Christmas chaos as a man determined to win his neighbourhood’s decorating contest, until a mischievous elf unleashes the 12 Days of Christmas in the worst way possible. Expect magical mayhem, over-the-top décor, and Murphy at his comedic best.
So whether you’re craving gentle magic, festive romance, family resets, or full-blown Christmas chaos, this Netflix-and-Prime holiday watchlist has something for every mood. So grab a blanket, pour yourself some hot chocolate, and let these films do what Christmas movies do best – help you slow down, laugh a little, and feel the season. Happy watching!
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