The Perfect Christmas Movies To Go With Your Hot Chocolate

With the calendar year reaching the brink of renewal and the temperatures steadily plummeting, the yearning for Christmas magnifies tenfold. All we can wish for is to fast forward the next few days and wake up to a chilly Christmas morning. Well, we have a cheap time travel hack for you! 

 

Christmas movies may sometimes be full of cheese, but then again, the best things in life usually are. And the instant fuzzy warm feeling makes binging the best Christmas movies on the occasion of the golly eve, more than worth it. But with the massive heap of Christmas movies out there, picking the perfect watch may seem like a bit of a struggle. Rest assured, we are here to help. Read on to discover the best Christmas movies online that are perfect to ignite that holiday spirit!

 

 

1. Love Actually

A Christmas movie classic, Love Actually is the perfect comfort watch to keep you company on the night of Christmas. This Christmas movie has the ability to instantly make you feel warm on the inside, by bringing to you, several realizations about the process of pining for and struggling with love, and the complications inherently present in human relationships. This Christmas movie will take you on a rollercoaster of emotions, with heady highs and painful heartbreaks.

 

Plot: Tracing the lives of 8 couples struggling with their own unique romantic issues during the month before Christmas in the city of London, by weaving a loosely interlinked tale of love, friendship, and relationships.

 

Director:  Richard Curtis

Star Cast: Hugh Grant, Martine McCutcheon, Liam Neeson

IMDb Rating: 7.6/10

 

2. How The Grinch Stole Christmas

A holiday movie replete with reminders of a comforting childhood and hilarious moments leaving you with tears of happiness streaming down your face, How The Grinch Stole Christmas is an old-school entertaining Christmas movie. Jim Carrey's expressions, voice, and mannerisms lend a strong foundation to the character of the Grinch and the dreamy town of Whoville is the perfect fictional winter wonderland to escape to!

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Plot: A green, spiteful grinch living in the outskirts of Whoville plots to ruin Christmas for all the residents of the town. 

Director:  Ron Howard

Star Cast:  Jim Carrey, Taylor Momsen, Kelley

IMDb Rating: 6.1/10

 

3. A Christmas Carol

It doesn't get more Christmasy than this classic Dickensian tale of realization and redemption. Jim Carrey's multiple characters, despite being mostly CGI, manage to deliver some profound life lessons with the ease of witty humor. The cinematic elements in this re-telling pack in extra amusement and entertainment making it the perfect light-hearted Christmas marathon movie!

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Plot: This animated narration of Charles Dickens' classic novel tells the story of a Victorian-era miser who sets out on a path of redemption after encountering several Christmas apparitions.

Director: Robert Zemeckis

Star Cast: Jim Carrey, Gary Oldman, Colin Firth 

IMDb Rating: 6.8/10

 

4. The Christmas Chronicles

This Christmas movie on netflix has the coolest Santa ever, hands down! Kurt Russell's unique personality breathes life into the magical tale of Santa Claus. The younger actors lend just the right amount of wit and character to the story, and the over-arching theme of adventure and un-earthing treasures with childish wonder, make this Christmas movie the fuzziest friend to snuggle up with on a chilly Christmas eve!

 

Plot: Follow a sibling pair on an adventure of a lifetime that ensues following their plan to catch Santa Claus on camera. 

 

Director:  Clay Kaytis

Star Cast: Kurt Russell, Darby Camp, Judah Lewis

IMDb Rating: 7.1/10

 

5. A Christmas Prince

A short and sweet feel-good Christmas movie on Netflix, A Christmas Prince persuades you to cheer for the main character as she ends up becoming the knight in shining armor to an actual prince. This Christmas movie is packed with stunning sceneries that accurately reflect the beauty of a white Christmas. If you love rom-com, stream this Christmas movie on Netflix right now!

 

Plot: A reporter posing as an undercover tutor to gather information about a playboy prince ends up caught in a royal affair and on a journey of love.

 

Director:  Alex Zamm

Star Cast: Karen Schaler, Nate Atkins 

IMDb Rating: 5.7/10

 

6. Elf 

With well-written characters and a refreshing storyline, Elf is a top pick in the list of best Christmas movies on Netflix. Will Ferrel's natural charm shines through the character of Elf and the supporting characters go miles to authenticate the plot. The story in this Christmas movie progresses at a steadfast pace with the right amount of humorous punches!

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Plot: A man raised as an elf at the North Pole discovers he is actually human and sets off on a quest to New York City to find his father. 

 

Director: Jon Favreau

Star Cast: Will Ferrell, James Caan, Bob Newhart 

IMDb Rating: 6.9/10 

 

7. The Polar Express

This movie is absolutely magical and there is no other way to describe it! The Polar Express will deliver you right back to your childhood days of curiosity, amazement and wonder at the world around and you may even walk away from this Christmas movie with a new-found faith in Santa Claus! The storyline is thrilling and heartwarming, in equal measure and the animation, as well as special effects, are in a league of their own!

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Plot: The enchanting story of a young boy who embarks on the adventure of his life to the North Pole on the Polar Express.

 

Director: Robert Zemeckis

Star Cast: Tom Hanks, Chris Coppola, Michael Jeter 

IMDb Rating: 6.6/10

 

8. Once Upon A Holiday

A highly underrated and engaging Christmas movie on Netflix, Once Upon A Holiday is your usual princess fairytale but with a modern, New York spin! The lead actors have done their jobs tremendously well with an accurate portrayal of the subtext of the script. The screenplay, whilst being a tad cheesy, does not seem entirely far-fetched and the romantic chemistry between the lead characters makes this Christmas movie, more than worth it!

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Plot: The story of a princess who escapes from her band of people to explore New York City on Christmas and ends up crossing paths with a charming stranger. 

 

Director:  James Head

Star Cast: Briana Evigan, Paul Campbell, Greg Evigan 

IMDb Rating: 6.2/10

 

9. Jingle All The Way

Businessman Howard Langston, is hard at work taking orders from customers to whom he just can't say no, including his son, Jamie, who asked for the hottest action figure of the season--Turbo Man! But Howard is facing one BIG problem. It's Christmas Eve and Turbo Man has been sold out since Thanksgiving! Howard's trek to find Turbo Man turns into an odyssey wilder than he could have ever imagined. You can watch it on Netflix and Hotstar.

 

Plot: That rare family-themed Christmas movie that isn't really aimed at kids. It's actually aimed at adults.

 

Director: Brian Levant

Star Cast: Arnold Schwarzenegger, Sinbad, Phil Hartman

IMDb Rating: 5.9/10

 

 

10. Beauty and The Beast: The Enchanted Christmas

Celebrate the most magical time of the year with this special edition of the irresistible holiday movie inspired by Disney's beloved classic. Share the wonder as Mrs. Potts recounts another "tale as old as time" about a Christmas past that almost wasn't - thanks to the scheming of former court composer Forte who is determined to keep Belle and Beast apart forever. This enchanting adventure boasts exciting bonus features, delightful songs, spellbinding visuals, and enduring themes of hope, friendship, and love. Your family will enjoy the spirit of the season all year long with the timeless magic of Beauty And The Beast: The Enchanted Christmas.

 

 

 

Plot: Belle prepares for Christmas despite Beast's hatred for the season. Forte, a pipe organ, schemes to trick Belle into leaving the castle, as he thinks her attempts might end the curse.

 

Director: Andrew Knight

Star Cast:  Stars Paige O'Hara(voice), Robby Benson(voice), Jerry Orbach(voice)

IMDb Rating: 6.2/10

 

11. Spirited (2022)

An Apple-original film starring Will Ferrell and Ryan Reynolds. They say, “Christmas is the most wonderful time of the year.” To make it more joyful you must watch one of the top Christmas movie of 2022 — Spirited. It is an adaptation of the famous Novel “A Christmas Carol” by Charles Dickens. Lean back in your sofas donning comfy sweaters, and Santa’s stocking caps, and have some good laughs watching this musical comedy movie with your family for a lovely Christmas. Stream this Christmas movie on Netflix now

 

 

Plot: A musical adaptation of Charles Dickens's story of a miserly misanthrope who ventures out on a fantastic & magical journey spanning over the past, present, and future to figure out how the hell has he ended up being so miserable and alone.

Director: Sean Anders

Star Cast:  Stars Will Ferrell, Ryan Reynolds, Octavia Spencer

IMDb Rating: 6.6/10

 

12. Holidate (2020)

A cheesy rom-com, full of adult remarks & phrases — not that family friendly but a good pick for new love birds to watch a Christmas movie. The title track of the movie is worth playing on a Christmas evening. It stars Emma Roberts, Luke Bracey, and Kristin Chenoweth among several other actors and actresses in the support role. 

 

 

Plot: The storyline runs around two people coming together as a couple only on holidays (like Christmas eve) — a guy tired of nightmare dates, and a girl fed up with a meddling family during the holiday season. But somehow, this arrangement becomes more than just being a fake couple.

Director: John Whitesell

Star Cast:  Emma Robers, Luke Bracey, Kristin Chenoweth

IMDb Rating: 6.1/10

 

13. The guardians of the Galaxy Holiday Special

Starring Chris Pratt, Dave Bautista, Vin Diesel, Bradley Cooper, Sean Gunn, and Michael Rooker — the star line-up of this movie is indeed something. The Knowhere crew wanted to present Quill with an unforgettable Christmas gift, and they decided to bring his icon Bacon from the planet earth to their galaxy. To make this a reality they all engaged in high-spirited shenanigans involving a lot of action, adventure, and comedy. This is a good Christmas movie to watch in 2022 with kids & family. It’s available on Disney+

 

 

Plot: Star-Lord, Drax, Rocket, Mantis, and Groot goes to earth to bring Quill a person as a gift.

Director: James Gunn

Star Cast:  Chris Pratt, Dave Bautista, Vin Diesel, Bradley Cooper, Sean Gunn, and Michael Rooker

IMDb Rating: 7.0/10

 

 

14. Office Christmas Party (2016)

It’s obvious from the name — this movie is set up in the corporate world starring Jennifer Aniston & TJ Miller. Aniston is a CEO of an org where Miller is a branch manager. She threatens her brother to shut his branch and kick him out because of his hard-partying behavior. His Response? An epic Christmas party with all his crew to impress & win a big-ticket potential client. But if only life was this simple! Haha. things go down the hill (literally), and the party goes out of control… what unfolds is a lot of funny & hilarious moments. It’s one of the top Christmas movies to watch with your colleagues — not with family as there are some not-so-kid-friendly scenes.

 

 

Plot: A rift between the CEO sister and her manager brother results in an epic upside-down office Christmas party.

Director: Josh Gordon, Will Speck

Star Cast: Jason Bateman, Olivia Munn, T.J. Miller

IMDb Rating: 5.9/10

 

15. Krampus (2015)

This list of best Christmas movies to watch in the holiday season of 2022 would have been so incomplete without ticking the horror genre box. The plot of the movie revolves around a dysfunctional family who loses the zeal for Christmas and hence awakens Krampus — a horned demon who punishes people with birch rods if they have no interest in celebrating Christmas.

 

 

Plot: A boy with a bad Christmas experience and loss of zeal for Christmas eve awakens a demon and unwillingly summons the Krampus to his family!

Director: Michael Dougherty

Star Cast: Adam Scott, Toni Collette, David Koechner

IMDb Rating: 6.2/10

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So there you have it, folks! A curated list of the best Christmas movies on Netflix this season that is perfect for a chilly night! So grab your favorite blanket and a mug of hot chocolate, and prep yourself for a long Christmas movie marathon! Happy holidays!

 

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