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From heartwarming tales of family reunions to delightful romantic comedies set against a backdrop of twinkling lights, pour yourself a cup of cocoa and treat yourself to these Netflix Christmas movies.
This cozy movie is perfect for romance fans looking for a classic enemies-to-lovers story with a fun holiday twist. Brooke Shields stars as American romance novelist Sophie Brown, who takes a holiday trip to visit her ancestral homeland in Scotland to reconnect with her roots following a painful divorce and poor reviews of her latest novel.
As you might imagine, plenty of hijinks ensue, before a fateful snowfall and holiday party finally unite the couple. The movie captures the magic and romance of the holiday season, with swoon-worthy performances from Elwes and Shields, and just the right amount of comforting holiday cheer.
Jingle Jangle: A Christmas Journey stars Forest Whitaker as Jeronicus Jangle, a former inventor who falls on hard times after his former apprentice betrays him. As decades pass, Jangle is unable to move on from the incident, straining his relationship with his daughter Jessica, played by Anika Noni Rose, who resents her father for his distance over the years.
The holiday season takes an unexpected turn in The Christmas Chronicles when siblings Kate and Teddy embark on an adventure of a lifetime. What begins as a surreptitious ride in Santa Claus' sleigh quickly transforms into a high-energy escapade when the duo accidentally causes a crash, resulting in the destruction of all the presents inside.
This heartfelt Christmas tale follows Nikolas, played by Henry Lawfull, who embarks on a magical adventure to find his father, Joel, played by Michiel Huisman, who has gone missing while searching for the hidden world of Elfhelm, rumored to be inhabited by elves.
As Nikolas traverses through unexpected landscapes, the film beautifully explores themes of belief, hope, and the joy of giving. His encounters with magical creatures and the discovery of the power of these simple yet profound values become pivotal moments in the tale, resonating with audiences of all ages.
The film's emotional story, incredible visuals, and strong performances from its ensemble cast, which includes Toby Jones, Sally Hawkins, Jim Broadbent, Kristen Wiig, and Maggie Smith make it a must-watch this holiday season.
Critics and audiences alike have hailed Klaus as an instant classic, praising its heartfelt storytelling, emotional depth, and the innovative twist it brings to the familiar Santa Claus narrative. With a remarkable 95% score on Rotten Tomatoes, it has earned the title of not only the best-reviewed holiday film on Netflix but also the second-best-reviewed animated film on the platform, surpassed only by Guillermo del Toro's Pinocchio. If you only watch one Christmas movie on Netflix this holiday season, definitely make it Klaus!
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It's the most wonderful time of the year: the time to stay indoors, curl up with a blanket, and watch cheesy Christmas movies on Netflix. There is something about the month of December that allows us permission to partake in things that bring joy. This includes all of the romantic and fun holiday movies the season has to offer.
No longer is holiday watching limited to Hallmark, either. The channel that once dominated the winter months now has some competition from streaming sites. And as always, Netflix has taken the lead, creating their own Christmas films, some of which have become instant classics (although not always for the right reasons). Netflix doesn't just have original films. The site also has a wide selection of classic Christmas movies both old and new that are available to watch all year round.
In all its forms, How The Grinch Stole Christmas is a must watch Christmas movie. Everyone knows the heartwarming story about the green curmudgeon who comes to learn the true meaning of Christmas. How the Grinch Stole Christmas, now on Netflix, stars Jim Carrey and Gossip Girl's Taylor Momsen as the adorable and improbably tall-haired Cindy Lou Who. Carrey chews scenery and generally menaces as the titular Grinch. The movie is worth watching for his performance and the over the top holiday set decorations and Who costumes alone. It's also one of those movies that's perfect to put on at a party to entertain guests of all ages.
White Christmas is a classic. The film stars Bing Crosby and Danny Kaye as talented performers who fall in love with two sisters played by Rosemary Clooney and Vera Ellen. The foursome find themselves at a Vermont inn for Christmas run by the guy's old army general. However, the inn is in danger of closing because there's no snow in the forecast and therefore no guests. The singers arrange a televised performance to hopefully bring in guests and help their friend. There are misunderstandings and matchmaking and seriously impressive song and dance numbers. They don't make Hollywood musicals like this anymore.
It's important to note that while White Christmas is available unedited on Netflix in 2018, it came out in 1954 when society's views of what was acceptable were very different. The film features a song called, "I'd Rather See a Minstrel Show" looking back with fondness on shows where white actors would mock African Americans (sometimes in blackface). It's the one low spot in an otherwise entertaining movie and a look at how (some) things have changed over time.
There is nothing that gets you in the holiday spirit quite like Disney - and fortunately some of it's on Netflix this Christmas. Mickey's Once Upon a Christmas is a set of three holiday related shorts featuring Disney characters and narrated by Kelsey Grammer. The first, 'Donald Duck Stuck On Christmas' features Huey, Dewey, and Louie learning the true meaning of Christmas after getting stuck in a Groundhog's Day like scenario where it's Christmas every day. 'A Very Goofy Christmas' shows Goofy trying to prove to his son Max that Santa is real. The final short is 'Mickey and Minnie's Gift of the Magi'. It's based on the story of the same name by O. Henry and features the main mouse himself alongside Minnie. The shorts are cute and nostalgic and perfect for all ages.
When you look at some of the different storylines, Love Actually is actually not a great movie. There's adultery, fat shaming, a woman who gets blamed for her own harassment, and a guy who confesses his love to his best friend's new wife (we're looking at you, Rick Grimes). Like life, Love Actually is a combination of good and bad. The movie shows how messy and complicated and heartbreaking and ultimately rewarding love can be. And there are plenty of charming moments from Liam Neeson bonding with his stepson played by Thomas Brodie-Sangster to Colin Firth learning Portuguese for Lcia Moniz. Love Actually is one of those movies that can just be enjoyed for what it is, shortcomings and all.
The Christmas Chronicles is a new Netflix original movie for 2018. It's about two siblings who want to catch Santa delivering presents on Christmas Eve. Except they can hardly stop fighting long enough to make a plan. What ensues is a surprisingly heartwarming and fun story as the kids are swept up in an adventure with Santa, played by Kurt Russell. His Santa likes driving fast and singing the blues and has quite the swagger. Of course, he also teaches the siblings to get along and helps them learn to love the holiday again after the death of their firefighter father. The end of the movie also features a delightful cameo. While The Christmas Chronicles might seem like a movie parents will put on for their kids, Netflix's new holiday movie really does have something for everyone.
A Very Murray Christmas is a 2015 Netflix Christmas musical directed by Sofia Coppola. Bill Murray stars as himself and is scheduled to host a Christmas special, but snowstorms in NYC have prevented the show's guest stars from arriving. Stuck in his hotel, Murray mingles with the other guests complete with impromptu singalongs. The cast is a who's who of actors, comedians, and singers including Amy Poehler, Paul Shaffer, Chris Rock, Michael Cera, Rashida Jones, Jason Schwartzman, Maya Rudolph, Jenny Lewis, the band Phoenix, Miley Cyrus, and George Clooney. It's funny and charming, with great musical performances and Murray infusing his trademark dry humor with a hint of Christmas cheer.
The Holiday Calendar is a new Netflix Original Christmas movie for 2018 and is notable for being one of the few holiday films featuring people of color. Vampire Diaries actress Kat Graham plays the lead, Abby, a small town photographer with big dreams. She's gifted a magical Advent Calendar by her grandfather, This Is Us actor Ron Cephas Jones, which gives her hints of a Christmas themed item that will play a part in her day. The calendar seems to lead her to the charming Ty (Ethan Peck), but could it really pointing to her goofy childhood friend Josh (Quincy Brown) afterall?
A Christmas Prince is the Netflix Original that feels the most like a Hallmark Christmas movie - and that's a compliment. It's completely silly, has a questionable view of what journalism actually is, and checks off almost every trope imaginable (dead parent, mistaken identity, a big reveal at a ball) and yet still manages to be a good (or so bad it's good) movie. It was so popular Netflix even released a sequel, A Christmas Prince 2: The Royal Wedding. Just admit it, you've already seen this movie, maybe even more than once.
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