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But not all Christmas movies are created equal. Sure, the stories may be awfully similar, but the quality can vary wildly. Ideally, you want something that hits that spot between sweet and silly, striking a good balance between romcom absurdity and a genuine expression of seasonal joy. So let us help you sort the proverbial shiny new bikes from the lumps of coal. Here are the best Christmas movies to stream on Netflix this year.

This oddball origin story of Santa Klaus is the first animated feature from Netflix, and features Klaus (Oscar-winner J. K. Simmons), a large, bearded man with a knack for toymaking but who doesn't have much interest in children, Jesper (Jason Schwartzman), the worst postal carrier ever and Alva (Rashida Jones), a cynical teacher. They live in Smeerensburg, the unhappiest place on Earth. If it sounds like a grump-fest, well yes, that's the setup. But don't worry: Icy hearts melt, and even Smeerensburg can find joy. Rated PG.

Part Prince and the Pauper, part The Parent Trap, this rom-com features Vanessa Hudgens as a humble baker who swaps places with the princess of a vaguely European country just in time for the holidays. A threequel debuts November 18, making this an enduring holiday series that will likely continue for as long as royalty remains unable to detect American accents and traces of flour and baking powder on gowns. Rated PG.

At Urban List, we don't care what anyone says, we can't get enough of the best Christmas movies on Netflix. Fortunately, the streaming gods at Netflix have gifted us with yet another sleigh load of feel-good Christmas movies, from old-school classics to rom-com newbies, all you need to do is organise bulk snacks for a mammoth viewing marathon.

A newly engaged, hotel heiress (Lindsay Lohan) gets into a skiing accident, suffers from total amnesia and finds herself in the care of a handsome, blue-collar lodge owner (Chord Overstreet) and his precocious daughter in the days leading up to Christmas. Watch it here.

Feeling career burnout, pop star Angelina escapes to grant a young fan's wish in small-town New York, where she not only finds the inspiration to revitalise her career but also her one shot *one opportunity* at true love. Watch it here.

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Sipping hot cocoa, baking holiday treats and singing off-key to Christmas carols are great ways to kick off the holiday season. But if you want to take the festivities up a notch, try streaming the best Christmas movies on Netflix.

Klaus, starring Jason Schwartzman, J.K. Simmons and Rashida Jones, is ranked as the most popular Christmas movie on the streaming platform, according to fan votes on IMDb. In this animated film, postman Jesper befriends toymaker Klaus and dismantles an age-old feud. Together, they embark on an adventure filled with kindness, friendship and holiday traditions.

Jennifer Garner and Ed Helms star as a married couple who are forced to put their holiday plans on hold when they accidentally swap bodies with their teenagers. Think Freaky Friday but with a Christmas twist.

Based on the book by John Green, Maureen Johnson and Lauren Myracle, Let It Snow follows a group of high school seniors whose lives intersect after a snowstorm hits their small town on Christmas Eve. Mysterious encounters, budding romances and impromptu parties ensue.

The sequel follows Amber and Richard one year after he secures the crown. But though the lovebirds are ready to exchange vows, it proves to be a challenge. While Amber begins to have doubts about becoming the next queen, Richard has to deal with a major political crisis that could threaten his kingdom.

This charming tale follows a matriarch who desperately wants her sons to settle down by getting married and having children. To get the ball rolling, she gives them some incentive by promising a house to the first son who ties the knot.

Think The Parent Trap, but with a more mature, modern-day twist and a bit of holiday cheer. Hudgens stars as the talented baker, Stacy DeNovo, and her royal doppelgnger, Margaret Delacourt. When the two discover that they look exactly alike, they come up with a clever plan to trade places during the holidays.

After her husband suddenly ends their relationship, Kate Conrad goes to Africa for a solo safari. She meets Derek Holliston and works with him to rescue a baby elephant, and when she extends her stay throughout the holidays, she realizes she might be falling for her new partner in crime.

Poppy, the queen of the Trolls, teams up with Branch and the Snack Pack to help her best friend celebrate the holidays. Kids will take a liking to the lovable characters, and the cast features an impressive lineup.

As Kelsey Wilson plans one of the most important weddings of her career, she crosses paths with Connor, a handsome private investigator who not only stirs up trouble, but also manages to steal her heart.

A young boy named Jules is surprised to learn that his grandfather is the real Santa Claus after finding a magical snow globe. But because of Santa's health issues, Jules has to help him deliver Christmas presents. The only problem? Jules wants nothing to do with the holiday.

In this follow-up to The Claus Family, Jules Claus has finally embraced Christmas again and is totally on board with helping his grandpa, Nol, during the holidays. However, plans change when he gets a special holiday wish from a young girl.

Feeling career burnout, a famous singer named Angelina travels to a small town in New York to grant a fan's wish. To her surprise, she not only gets the inspiration she needs to revamp her career, but she also finds love.

Produced by Shondaland, this insightful documentary follows the legendary Debbie Allen as she trains her talented students for the annual Hot Chocolate Nutcracker. This feel-good flick will definitely inspire you to do a few pirouettes.

After happily dating Tom for five months, Lisa is stunned to learn that he is obsessed with her least favorite holiday, Christmas. Worst yet, he still believes in Santa Claus. Could this be a sign that she should give Christmas another chance? Or is it time to part ways with Tom for good?

A chipper young elf who typically helps Santa with the Naughty or Nice list is tasked with a special new assignment: to restore a 9-year-old boy's belief in Christmas. This delightful 26-minute short will be a hit for the kids.

Ochmann stars as Chuy, a grumpy guy who gets cursed during Christmas time and wakes up a year in the future. Before long, he learns that he's doomed to relive Christmas Eve and deal with the consequences of his actions over and over again. But will he learn his lesson?

If you need a quick, feel-good watch that's similar to a cozy '90s sitcom, then you'll love the McKellan family. In this holiday special, M'Dear and her sisters prep for a church holiday pageant while grandpa teaches the kids a thing or two about the true meaning of Christmas.

When Eric Roth seeks to meet his father Larry for the first time during the holidays, he ends up getting trapped in a liquor store with five others during an alleged robbery in El Camino, Nevada. Definitely not the best way to spend Christmas Eve.

Actor Bill Murray offers a unique twist on holiday entertainment with his star-studded special. For the project, he teamed up with big names like Miley Cyrus, George Clooney, Amy Poehler, Rashida Jones and Chris Rock.

Following her father's passing, Regina Fuller (played Christine Baranski) makes plans to sell her small hometown and evict the residents, setting the deadline for Christmas Eve. But when a determined angel (Parton) pays her a visit, it seems like there might be hope for the townspeople after all.

In this sequel, when Margaret's Christmas coronation begins to complicate her love life, her double Stacy steps in to save the day. However, things get even messier when a third look-alike enters their lives.

The German film follows a man who inadvertently foils an attempted murder, then runs away with the intended victim. It's not your typical, cheery holiday flick, but the suspense will definitely keep you watching.

When Peter breaks up with his boyfriend right before Christmas, he asks his BFF and roommate, Nick, to be his plus one when he returns home Christmas instead. But when they arrive, Peter's family tries to play matchmaker by setting him up with someone new. Soon, they realize that Nick may have been his perfect match all along. (FYI, this marked Netflix's first-ever gay rom-com.)

Boss Baby is in for quite the adventure when he accidentally switches places with one of Santa's elves. As he goes into boss mode at the North Pole, his big brother, Tim, must figure out how to get him back and save the Templetons' holiday tradition.

In this fun musical adaptation of Charles Dickens's A Christmas Story, Ebenezer Scrooge is visited by the ghost of Christmas Past, Present and Future. After seeing the consequences of his behavior and actions, Scrooge goes through a surprisng transformation.

In this sequel to A California Christmas, a year has passed since Callie and Joseph fell head over heels for each other. Now, the happy couple are running a winery and dairy farm, but their relationship gets tested when Joseph has to head back to San Francisco.

The 32-minute stop-motion film follows an adorable bird who gets raised by a family of mice. But her biggest Christmas wish is to learn more about who she really is. Determined to know where she belongs, she embarks on an exciting new journey.

After ending separate relationships, longtime friends and local radio hosts Maggie and Jack pretend to be in a relationship not only for their families but also for their listeners in hopes of getting their show syndicated.

When Detective Terry Seattle decides to investigate who murdered Santa, he enlists the help of celebrity guest stars Jason Bateman and Maya Rudolph. But there's just one catch: Bateman and Rudolph aren't given a script. Having no idea how this will play out, the pair improvise their way through the case in hopes of catching the real killer.

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