12 films to watch on Netflix this Christmas
These will get you in the festive mood!
Last updated 20th Dec 2018
If, like us you can't wait for a bit of time off over the festive period, then no doubt you'll be wondering what you can watch on TV and have we got a Netflix treat for you! With five Christmas Netflix Originals, along with some other iconic Christmas flicks, we have something for everyone, whether you're after a rom com, a bit of magic or a modern take on the old Trading Places idea.
Check out the 12 films to watch on Netflix this Christmas
Nativity!
Released in 2009, our hearts can't help but melt for the quirky teachers and school children in this Christmas classic. Martin Freeman stars as a reluctant director of a primary school nativity play, but there are high stakes. Will the school get to go to Hollywood? Catch the film on Netflix to find out.
Nativity! 2
If you're not through with Nativity! fun, why not give the sequel a go. David Tennant plays twin brothers Donald and Roderick and is tasked with creating a Christmas number one worthy song with his pupils. A trek through Wales, plenty of singing and loads of laughs - it's a lighthearted Christmas mainstay.
The Princess Switch
The Princess Switch stars Vanessa Hudgens as Margaret, the gorgeous Duchess of Montenaro, who switches places with Stacy, a 'commoner' from Chicago, who looks exactly like her.
Black Mirror: White Christmas
This special Christmas episode of Black Mirror aired four years ago and is as you would expect the ultimate anti-Christmas special. It starts with Matt and Joe, stationed at a remote outpost in the middle of a snowy wilderness who tell each other about their lives to past the time.
The Holiday Calendar
A struggling but talented photographer inherits an antique advent calendar which seems to predict the future! Will her magical calendar lead her to love this Christmas?
The film stars Kat Graham and Quincy Brown.
The Christmas Chronicles
Starring Kurt Russell as Santa Claus, The Christmas Chronicles is from the producer of Home Alone and Harry Potter. The film follows the story of a brother and sister who decide to stay up for Santa, sneaking onto his sleigh causing it to crash and nearly derail Christmas!
A Christmas Prince
Released in 2017, A Christmas Prince is a romantic comedy following a magazine journalist called Amber Moore, played by Rose McIver - known for her role in the 2009 film, The Lovely Bones. Amber goes to cover a press conference with the crown prince Richard, who is set to take the throne following his father's recent death.
A Very Murray Christmas
A Very Murray Christmas is a comedy starring Bill Murray, Mitch Glazer, and Sofia Coppola. The film takes place on Christmas Eve as a snowstorm sets in and Bill Murray soon realises that the guests for his live Christmas special are having to cancel. Despite this, he is encouraged to continue with the show.
Blackadder's Christmas Carol
It might have been nearly three decades ago when it first aired, but Blackadder's Christmas Carol is a favourite with many. The feature stars Rowan Atkinson as Ebenezer Blackadder and is narrated by Hugh Laurie.
The Knight Before Christmas
Brand new to Netflix this year, The Knight Before Christmas chronicles the story of Brooke (Vanessa Hudgens) who falls in love with Cole, a knight who has travelled from the 14th Century. Brooke hits him with her car (the start to all great love stories?) and helps him overcome his amnesia, eventually falling for him.
Klaus
Another new entry for 2019, Klaus is a heartwarming story about an unlikely friendship. Jesper, the Postal Office's worst student, befriends mysterious carpenter, Klaus before forging a new legacy of generous neighbours and stockings filled with toys.
Let it Snow
This Love Actually-esque rom-com stars Mad Men and Sabrina star Keirnan Shipka. The film follows three holiday romances between teenagers living in Illinois. Although not quite a replacement for Love Actually, this film does have that fuzzy-feeling-factor required of a classic.
Merry Christmas!