25 Best Christmas Movies on Netflix for a Very Merry Holiday
Streaming these may be the best Christmas present of all!
Every item on this page was chosen by an editor from The Pioneer Woman. We may earn commission on some of the items you choose to buy.
There's technically never a bad time to watch Christmas movies—but now, more than ever, is when you should reach for the popcorn! With all of the new Christmas flicks that came out this year (more specifically, all of the new original Christmas movies on Netflix), we want to make sure you're keeping up with the most important holiday tradition of them all. Yeah, there are plenty of streaming platforms out there, but none quite hit the spot like Netflix. What we're trying to say is, read our guide to the best Christmas movies to watch on Netflix in 2023!
Unfortunately for Ree Drummond, It's a Wonderful Life isn't on this list—but that's not to say there aren't a bunch of other classic Christmas movies available! White Christmas does it for us every time. There are also family holiday movies like The Christmas Chronicles, and romantic Christmas movies like Falling for Christmas, just to add to the variety of it all! Not to mention fan-favorites like The Princess Switch trilogy that have given us way more than what we bargained for.
Regardless of which Netflix Christmas movies you choose to stream this season, one thing is for sure: They will put you in a holly, jolly mood!
Best. Christmas. Ever!
Becoming ill-acquainted with your once BFF is never fun. Not seeing her for years-on-end only to run into her unexpectedly during the holidays is... a miracle in disguise? That's exactly what Jackie and Charolette are going through in this Christmas flick. Here's to hoping they can get through all of the passive aggression. 😬
Falling for Christmas
Losing your memory due to a skiing accident right before Christmas isn't ideal, but it might just be what this wealthy and out-of-touch young woman (Lindsay Lohan) needs. She ends up meeting a man her age who gives her a much-needed reality check, which makes for a perfect holiday romance.
Family Switch
Jess and Bill (Jennifer Garner and Ed Helms) may not be perfect parents, but who is! They're also pretty good at finding solutions to the toughest situations with their two defiant teens and spunky toddler, but they may be out of luck when the impossible happens: They've somehow switched bodies with their teenage kids during the holidays!
The Christmas Chronicles
Santa is spunkier than ever in this kid-friendly comedy! It sees him taking a young brother-sister duo under his wing after they accidentally crash into his sleigh. Do the two have what it takes to help Father Christmas deliver all of his presents on time?
The Princess Switch
What would you do if you found out you had a complete look-alike version of you who lives a polar opposite lifestyle? Oh, and they just happen to be royalty who wants to switch lives with you during Christmastime! That's the exact plot of this movie (the start of an amazing trilogy) starring Vanessa Hudgens.
Love Hard
Like any other halfway decent Christmas rom-com, this flick is good for a laugh and a smile. But its modern take on the genre ensures there are a few surprises in store for you, too!
Jingle Jangle: A Christmas Journey
A legendary toymaker's love of the Christmas season is reignited when his granddaughter unexpectedly shows up at his doorstep.
The Christmas Chronicles 2
This sequel to The Christmas Chronicles is just as magical and heartwarming as the original. Kurt Russell and Goldie Hawn are so cute together, how could it not be?
The Princess Switch 3: Romancing the Star
This movie features an all-star cast: Vanessa Hudgens, Vanessa Hudgens, and...Vanessa Hudgens! The High School Musical alum takes on three different roles in this movie about a trio trying to save a priceless Christmas relic.
Dolly Parton's Christmas on the Square
Dolly Parton has shown us that she can do just about anything. The legendary country singer took center stage in this jubilant holiday special, and we loved every minute of it.
Holiday in the Wild
Watching this movie just one time will have you, too, wanting to spend a holiday in the wild!
The Princess Switch: Switched Again
The sequel to The Princess Switch is just as cute, cheesy, and fun as the original. Make it a marathon and watch both in a row!
Holiday Rush
This one is bound to make you shed a tear or two—for happy reasons! Follow a widowed DJ as he discovers the true meaning of family during the holidays.
A Christmas Prince
The tagline for this one is: "Royalty. Romance. And a really handsome prince." Sounds like the makings of a perfect Christmas movie to us! And we're not the only ones—this flick was so popular that Netflix ended up making two sequels!
Klaus
Age-old feuds are no match for this dream team! Watch as a postman becomes friends with a toymaker named Klaus (😉) and their love of Christmas changes the lives of even the saddest souls!
The Holiday Calendar
A struggling photographer is gifted a magical advent calendar by her grandfather, who claims that it can predict the future. Will she land her dream job or her dream guy? Only the calendar knows—but maybe it's both!
The Knight Before Christmas
Here's another romantic Vanessa Hudgens Christmas movie, this time with a medieval twist. A British knight travels through time to present day, where he falls in love with a high school science teacher.
Let It Snow
Based on the book by the same name, this sweet holiday film follows a group of high schoolers as their friendships and love lives get turned upside-down when a snowstorm hits their small town.
Holidate
While this Netflix original spans an entire year, it begins and ends on Christmas—making it the perfect holiday watch. (Just make sure your kids have gone to bed first!)
Christmas Inheritance
Before an heiress can inherit her father's business, she has to hand-deliver a special Christmas card to her dad's former partner in a small town away from the big city. Naturally, a snowstorm leaves her stranded at the charming town inn—where she discovers the true meaning of Christmas.
10 Cozy Shows for Fall Decorating
Ree Once Made Dolly Parton’s ‘Cuppa Cuppa’ Cake
10 Summer '80s Movies You Should Watch ASAP
10 Movies to Watch If You Love ‘Dutton Ranch’
