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The holiday season is here, which means it is time to enjoy some light-hearted Christmas movies and shows with your loved ones. After all the festive shopping, gifting, and celebrations, all one wants to do is put on a nice and heartwarming story on the television and relax with family and friends.
If you are a Netflix subscriber, you are in for a treat, as the streaming platform has a vast catalog of holiday-themed content. However, with a great many choices, also comes the great responsibility of selecting the finest Christmas movies and shows to watch.
Here is a curated list of the best Christmas movies and series you can stream on Netflix in the holiday season of 2024. The list includes content from various genres, from romantic Christmas movies to animated films, so there is something in store for everyone.
10 best Christmas movies and shows on Netflix in 2024
1) A Boy Called Christmas (2021)
Based on Matt Haig’s book of the same name, A Boy Called Christmas is counted among the most popular Christmas movies of recent times. Aunt Ruth, played by Maggie Smith, narrates the story of a young boy named Nikolas, played by Henry Lawfull, to her grandchildren.
Nikolas goes on a journey to find his father, Joel, who is searching for the magical elf village, Elfhelm. With a talking mouse and a reindeer, Nikolas discovers the village and brings hope and joy to the place by helping the elves.
The film ends with a delightful surprise that leaves the audience smiling. Directed by Gil Kenan, the movie also stars Toby Jones, Sally Hawkins, Kristen Wiig, Michiel Huisman, Zoe Colletti, Stephen Merchant, and Jim Broadbent.
2) The Noel Diary (2022)
This romantic comedy-drama tells the story of Jake Turner, a best-selling author, who returns to his childhood home to settle his estranged mother’s estate. While sorting through her belongings, he discovers a diary connected to Rachel, a woman searching for her birth mother.
Jake and Rachel then head on a journey to learn the truth about their pasts. The Noel Diary explores the themes of love, forgiveness, and finding where you truly belong, which makes it one of the most heart-touching Christmas movies.
The movie is directed by Charles Shyer and stars Justin Hartley as Jake Turner and Barrett Doss as Rachel Campbell. The cast also includes Essence Atkins, Bonnie Bedelia, James Remar, and Aaron Costa Ganis.
3) Merry Happy Whatever (2019)
Merry Happy Whatever is a sitcom centered around the Quinn family, that takes place around Christmas. The show follows the patriarch, Don Quinn, who faces unexpected trouble during the holidays as his youngest daughter, Emmy Quinn, brings her boyfriend, Matt, home and asks for her family's approval to marry him.
The series couples family values and Christmas traditions with a comic setting, which makes it an engaging watch. Created by Tucker Cawley, the show stars Dennis Quaid as Don, Bridgit Mendler as Emmy, and Brent Morin as Matt.
4) Klaus (2019)
Klaus is an Academy Award-nominated animated film that follows Jesper, a spoiled young postman, who is sent to the isolated town of Smeerensburg with a mission to deliver 6,000 letters in a year.
As Jesper struggles with the task, he teams up with Klaus, a reclusive toymaker, to secretly deliver toys to children. Their actions end up transforming the town as their kindness wins over people.
Klaus’ emotional narrative, inspiring story, and humorous characters earned it critical acclaim and made it one of the best Christmas movies. Directed by Sergio Pablos, the film features the voices of Jason Schwartzman as Jesper and J. K. Simmons as Klaus.
5) Family Switch (2023)
Family Switch is the perfect holiday watch for the fans of fantasy comedy Christmas movies. The film revolves around the Walker family members, who magically swap bodies with each other after making a wish during a rare planetary event.
As they are stuck in each other’s lives, they face some unprecedented challenges and get to know about the struggles each family member goes through. Meanwhile, they also learn what truly makes a family strong, just in time for Christmas.
Based on Amy Krouse Rosenthal’s book Bedtime for Mommy, Family Switch is directed by McG and stars Jennifer Garner, Ed Helms, Emma Myers, Brady Noon, Rita Moreno, Matthias Schweighöfer, and Vanessa Carrasco.
6) A Bad Moms Christmas (2017)
Starring Mila Kunis, Kristen Bell, and Kathryn Hahn, A Bad Moms Christmas is one of the highest-grossing Christmas movies. The film arrived in theaters in 2017 and collected $130 million before streaming on Netflix.
This comedy film chronicles three mothers, Amy (Kunis), Kiki (Bell), and Carla (Hahn), who try to save their Christmas when their pushy moms unexpectedly visit them and cause chaos.
Through the ups and downs, they learn to handle family drama, share laughs, and realize the real meaning of the holidays. Helmed by Scott Moore and Jon Lucas, the film also stars Christine Baranski, Cheryl Hines, Susan Sarandon, Jay Hernandez, Peter Gallagher, and Justin Hartley.
7) Dash & Lily (2020)
Dash & Lily is a heartwarming holiday story about two teens who connect through a notebook they exchange across New York City. The show follows Dash, who dislikes Christmas, and Lily, who loves it.
The two share messages and dares that help them step out of their comfort zones. As they explore the city and grow closer through the notebook, they also deal with challenges regarding family, friends, and past relationships.
Created by Joe Tracz, this romantic comedy series features only eight episodes, which can be binged during the holidays. The series stars Austin Abrams as Dash and Midori Francis as Lily, along with Dante Brown, Troy Iwata, Keana Marie, and Michael Cyril Creighton.
8) Let It Snow (2019)
Let It Snow is an entertaining watch for teens looking for Christmas movies. The film follows several interconnected stories involving high school students, including Julie, who meets pop star Stuart Bale and forms a bond with him.
Meanwhile, at Waffle Town, Dorrie navigates her complicated relationships with her best friend Addie, and the cheerleader Kerry. On the other hand, Tobin tries to confess his feelings for his best friend Angie.
The group’s lives intertwine during Christmas, leading to some beautiful moments of love and self-discovery. This Luke Snellin directorial stars Isabela Merced, Shameik Moore, Odeya Rush, Liv Hewson, Mitchell Hope, and Kiernan Shipka in the main roles.
9) Home For Christmas (2019-2020)
Home For Christmas marked Netflix’s first Norwegian original show. The romantic drama series revolves around Johanne, a 30-something nurse in Norway, who feels pressure from her family to be in a relationship during the holidays.
To avoid their questions, she lies and says she has a boyfriend coming to Christmas dinner. Johanne tries to find a partner through speed dating and even goes on dates with younger and older men.
As Christmas gets closer, Johanne is still single, but a surprise confession finally changes her life. Ida Elise Broch plays the lead role of Johanne and is joined by Gabrielle Leithaug, Dennis Storhøi, Anette Hoff, Ghita Nørby, and Hege Schøyen.
10) Jingle Jangle: A Christmas Journey (2020)
With elements of music and fantasy, Jingle Jangle: A Christmas Journey is counted among the best Christmas movies on Netflix. The film tells the story of Jeronicus Jangle, a toymaker who loses his creativity after being betrayed by his apprentice, Gustafson.
Years later, Jeronicus' granddaughter, Journey, visits him and sparks his love for inventing again. With the help of a magical toy named Buddy, they try to stop Gustafson from ruining Jeronicus' legacy.
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David E. Talbert directed this critically acclaimed film, which stars Forest Whitaker as Jeronicus, Madalen Mills as Journey, and Keegan-Michael Key as Gustafson. The cast also includes Justin Cornwell, Phylicia Rashad, Miles Barrow, and Hugh Bonneville.
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