30 Best Holiday Movies on Christmas To Watch on Netflix in UK

Christmas holiday gives you all the right feels when you cosy up on a couch to watch seasonal movies. To help you avoid the unnecessary stress of looking for a good movie, we have compiled a Netflix list below to fill your holiday with movie cheer. From romantic comedies to animated light-hearted watches, this list of the best holiday movies on Christmas is exactly what you need for a binge-watch.

So check out our list of handpicked best holiday movies on Christmas you can watch with your family on Netflix and make it special.

Falling for Christmas (2022)

Nothing and we repeat nothing, say holidays like a movie starring the beautiful Lindsay Lohan. Playing the role of a young, newly engaged heiress who has gotten into a skiing accident days before Christmas, she is a treat to watch in this holiday comedy. The accident unravels a series of events in which the heiress finds herself in the care of a handsome cabin owner and his daughter as she tries to regain her lost memory.

• Genre: Comedy
• Creator: Janeen Damian
• Star Cast: Lindsay Lohan, Chord Overstreet, Jack Wagner, Aliana Lohan

Christmas With You

Cupid takes a shot at a young popstar, Angelina when she manages to escape her daily chaotic life and visit a fan in a small town. There, she recovers her career.

burnout and finds herself taking a shot at love. A feel-good romantic comedy that will make you go ‘aww’ with feels multiple times.

• Genre: Romance, Comedy
• Star Cast: Aimee Garcia, Freddie Prinze Jr., DÉjà Monique Cruz, Zenzie Williams

A Boy Called Christmas (2021)

An ordinary young boy sets out on a mission to look for his father, who left in search of a fabled elf village, leaving Nicholas in charge of his aunt Ruth. The determined young boy meets his destiny in a magical land and brings home a gift – the spirit of hope.

• Genre: Fantasy
• Creator: Gil Kenen
• Star Cast: Henry Lawful, Kristen Wiig, Sally Hawkins, Stephen Merchant

Holiday (2020)

In an eerily familiar situation where they are fed up with the judgements, two strangers decide to be each other’s platonic plus-ones all year long at holiday events. It’s not long before they find themselves catching feelings for each other. With specks of well-written comedy here and there, this movie is perfect for a holiday indoor movie night.

• Genre: Romance
• Creator: John Whitesell
• Star Cast: Emma Roberts, Luke Bracey, Nicola Peltz, Manish Dayal

Dash & Lily (2020)

Although a limited series, Dash & Lily is like watching all your favourite rom-coms jumbled up as one. When optimistic, Christmas-loving Lily’s path crosses with the cynical Dash’s through the pages of a notebook they exchange over the holidays; the two find more than just the spirit of holidays.

• Genre: Romance, Comedy
• Creator: Joe Tracz
• Star Cast: Austin Abrams, Midori Francis, Nick Jonas, Troy Iwata

A Castle for Christmas (2021)

To escape a scandal, a best-selling author flees to Scotland, only to end up falling in love with a beautiful castle over there. The catch? It is owned by a grumpy old duke who keeps getting in her way. The movie is a perfect choice for people who have a taste for light, predictable romcoms.

•  Genre: romance, comedy
• Creator: Mary Lambert
• Stars: Brooke Shield, Cary Elwes, Drew Barrymore

Single All the Way

“Single All the Way” is a touching romantic comedy that will undoubtedly become a holiday classic. The plot revolves around Peter, a single homosexual guy who asks his closest buddy Nick to pose as his lover during a Christmas visit home in order to keep his matchmaking relatives at bay. As they manage family gatherings and former romances, Peter and Nick begin to doubt their friendship and realise their feelings may be more than just a front.

• Genre: Comedy, Drama, Romance.
• Director: Michael Mayer
• IMDb: 6.1
• Star Cast: Michael Urie, Philemon Chambers, Luke Macfarlane.

Jingle Jangle: A Christmas Journey (2020)

An eccentric toymaker rediscovers his lost will to make Christmas magic happen when his adventurous granddaughter visits him. With a magical invention that can transform their lives, the two set out on a mission in an imaginary world.

• Genre: Musical, Fantasy
• Creator: David E. Talbert
• Star Cast: Madalen Mills, Forest Whitaker, Keegan-Michael Key, Ricky Martin

Dance Dreams: Hot Chocolate Nutcracker (2020)

This Netflix documentary shines a light on the journey of Debby Allen and the students at her academy as they prepare for their annual award-winning version of ‘the nutcracker’ titled ‘hot chocolate nutcracker’. The film offers exciting behind-the-scenes where viewers watch Debbie Allen create magic.

• Genre: Documentary
• Creator: Oliver Bokelberg
• Star Cast: Debbie Allen, Students at the Debbie Allen Dance Academy

A Very Country Christmas

A country superstar returns to his hometown to escape the chaos of fame and rediscover his roots. But life takes an unexpected turn when he finds himself catching feelings for a single parent, who is unaware of his fame.

• Genre: Romance
• Creator: Justin G. Dyck
• Star Cast: Bea Santos, GReyston Holt, Deana Carter, Raven Rosemary

Dolly Parton’s Christmas on the Square (2020)

When a rich woman returns to her small hometown with eviction notices for everyone, it is up to the townspeople to save their homes from being sold to a mall developer. Including a miraculous visit from an angel, played by Dolly Parton, the musical is all about creating happiness and finding the true holiday spirit.

• Genre:  Musical
• Creator: Debbie Allen
• Star Cast: Jason Moran, Dolly Parton, Josh Segarra, Jeanine Mason

Christmas Catch (2020)

Detective Mackenzie, a small-town policewoman, gets caught in a tricky situation when she falls for a suspected diamond thief, Carson. As she goes undercover to catch him in the act, it’s not long before she discovers some shocking clues.

• Genre: Romance
• Creator: Justin G. Dyck
• Star Cast: Emily Alatalo, Andrew Bushell, Franco Lo Presti, Lauren Holly

Klaus (2019)

A selfish young Jesper is forced to relocate to a far-off small town by his father. The movie follows his journey of self-discovery as he joins hands with a toy maker, Klaus, to spread joy and kindness in the dreary town.

• Genre: Family, Comedy
• Creator: Sergio Pablos
• Star Cast: Sergio Pablos, J.K. Simons, Jason Schwartzman

Christmas With a Prince (2018)

Ruining her Christmas spirit, a self-absorbed prince is placed in the paediatrician Tasha Miller’s ward after a skiing accident. What follows is an unlikely budding romance.

• Genre: Romance
• Creator: Justin G. Dyke
• Star Cast: Nick Hounslow, Tyler Blake Smith, Kaitlyn Leeb

Let It Snow (2019)

A group of high school students find themselves stranded together after a snowstorm hits their small midwestern town on Christmas eve. Friendships and love lives collide as they try to co-exist till Christmas morning. Full of drama and teenage romance, this movie will give you all the right feels for the Christmas season.

• Genre: Romance, Comedy
• Creator: Luke Snellen
• Star Cast: Isabela Merced, Shameik Moore, Odeya Rush

The Princess Switch: Romancing The Star (2021)

In the third movie of the princess switch series, the royal look-alikes Margeret and Stacy turn to their cunning doppelganger Fiona for help as a priceless relic is stolen from the castle.

• Genre: Romance
• Creator: Michael Rohl
• Star Cast: Vanessa Hudgens, Remi Hii, Will Kemp, Sam Palladio

Holiday in the Wild (2019)

On the eve of embarking on an African journey as a second honeymoon, Kate’s husband confesses that he is no longer in love with her. Heartbroken and confused, the woman decides to go on a solo trip on a chartered plane, only to find herself emergency landing in the wild and saving a baby elephant from poachers. As her adventure-filled holiday progresses, Kate falls in love with her surroundings.

• Genre: Comedy, Romance
• Creator: Ernie Barbarash
• Star Cast: Rob Lowe, Kristin Davis, Colin Moss, John Owen Lowe

Pottersville (2017)

Being mistaken as the bigfoot after a drunken stroll around town in a gorilla costume, a small-town business owner decides to seize the opportunity and increase tourism in his town.

• Genre: Comedy
• Creator: Seth Henrickson
• Star Cast: Michael Shannon, Judy Greer, Ron Perlman

Cinderella Story: Christmas Wish

The story of a young talented singer finding her holiday miracle against the wishes of her stepmother and stepsisters.

• Genre: Musical, Fantasy
• Creator: Michelle Johnston
• Star Cast: Gregg Sulkin, Laura Marano, Isabella Gomez

Angela’s Christmas (2017)

Young Angela’s Christmas eve visit to the church gives rise to an innocent wish. She wants to make Christmas great for everyone. Set in the 1910s, this much-loved movie is about the spirit of kindness.

• Genre: Animation
• Creator: Damien O’Connor
• Star Cast: Lucy O’Connell, Caitriona Balfe, Brian Gleeson, Ruth Negga

Love Hard (2021)

An L.A. writer thinks she has found true love when she meets her ideal on a dating app. But when she flies 3000 miles to surprise him for Christmas, she realizes she has been catfished. What follows is a comical story of finding love in unexpected ways, something we all fantasize about.

• Genre: Romance, Comedy
• Creator: Hernan Jimenez
• Star Cast: Nina Dobrev, Darren Barnet, Jimmy O Yang, Mikaela Hoover

A Storybots Christmas (2017)

Based on the characters from the digital educational program StoryBots, this is a children’s animated holiday special. Teaching children all about the holiday gift-giving spirit, this is a light watch ideal for family movie nights.

• Genre: Animation, Fantasy
• Creator: Jeff Gill, Evan Spiridellis
• Star Cast:

A Christmas Prince (2017)

As an aspiring young magazine journalist sent undercover as a tutor to the nation of Aldovia, her job is to get the inside scoop on a famously playboy prince. Still, things begin to change when Cupid’s bow hits her.

• Genre: Comedy, Romance
• Creator: Alex Zamm
• Star Cast: Ben Lamb, Rose McIver, Alice Krige, Honor Kneafsey

Noelle (2019)

When Kris Kringle retires and hands over his family business to his son Nick, the young boy gets cold feet and disappears. Now his daughter must find her brother and bring him back in time to save Christmas.

• Genre: Comedy, Fantasy
• Creator: Marc Lawrence
• Star Cast: Anna Kendrick, Bill Hader, Shirley Mclaine, Julie Hagerty

The Holiday Calendar (2018)

A talented photographer experiences some Christmas magic when the antique advent calendar that she inherited starts to predict her future, including a romantic relationship.

• Genre: Romance, Comedy
• Creator: Bradley Walsh
• Star Cast: Kat Graham, Quincy, Ethan Peck

A Very Murray Christmas (2015)

The movie is a series of events that unfold after Bill Murray realizes that his guests for the Christmas eve special have started to cancel on him due to a massive snowstorm in the city. The movie is fun, with some wonderful musical performances and a few surprise guest appearances.

• Genre: Comedy, Musical
• Creator: Sofia Coppola
• Star Cast: Bill Murray, George Clooney, Amy Poehler

Christmas With a View (2018)

A ski resort manager, Clara, is still reeling from a business failure when her workplace hires a celebrity chef as the new head chef. Unhappy about her new boss, Clara’s suspicions about his past grow as their paths cross more often.

• Genre: Romance
• Creator: Justin G. Dyke
• Star Cast: Kaitlyn Leeb, Scott Cavalheiro, Mark Ghanime, Jess Walton

Hometown Holiday

Hometown girl Kristen escapes city life and goes to her small town, only to find herself falling in love with a rancher. The problem? He isn’t what he seems. The movie is a Christmas romance, perfect for watching while you huddle together on a comfy couch.

• Genre: Romance
• Creator: Justin G. Dyke
• Star Cast: Bradley Hamilton, Sarah Troyer, Kevin McGarry, Samantha Gracie

Sweet Magnolias (2020)

Some friendships are for life, and this movie is a story of friendship between three friends who have known each other since high school. The movie follows their journey of self-discovery, love, failures and heartbreak as they support each other—a must-watch with your friends this year.

• Genre: Romance
• Creator: Sheryl J. Anderson
• Star Cast: Brooke Elliott, JoAnna Gracia Fisher, Justin Bruening, Jamie Lynn Spears

El Camino Christmas (2017)

Eric goes to ElCamino to look for his dad, whom he has never met. But the young man’s Christmas eve takes a terrifying turn, and he ends up barricaded inside an alcohol store with five strangers. An enjoyable watch with a cast lineup that never disappoints.

• Genre: black comedy
• Creator: David E. Talbert
• Star Cast: Tim Allen, Kurtwood Smith, Jessica Alba, Vincent D’onofrio

Wrap Up!

Netflix has a large selection of the best holiday movies on Christmas that are ideal for watching on Christmas Day in the United Kingdom. Whether you’re looking for seasonal classics or newer movies. There’s no shortage of films to get you in the holiday spirit. Netflix provides something for everyone this Christmas season, from heartwarming family flicks to romantic comedies and everything in between. So, gather your loved ones, grab some snacks and settle in for a day of seasonal pleasure with these 30 best holiday movies on Christmas to watch on Netflix in the UK on Christmas Day.