53 Best Romantic Christmas Movies That Will Make You Feel Warm and Cozy
Perfect for watching under the mistletoe!
From decking the hall with DIY crafts to hanging stockings by the chimney with care, the Yuletide is a season filled with cherished, time-honored traditions, and for many of us that includes curling up on the couch and streaming a romantic Christmas movie. It makes sense—after all, Christmas is all about love, whether is for your family, friends or an S.O. And there's nothing more cozy and comforting than sipping a cup of cocoa by the light of your Tannebaum as you watch a heartwarming holiday romance unfold. Whether you're in love this Christmas or are just a sucker for a good Christmas movie, there are so many romantic flicks to enjoy this month, including plenty of new ones for 2024!
From classics like White Christmas to new favorites like Lindsay Lohan's Our Little Secret, there is a romantic Christmas movie (and some from the beloved rom-com genre) that everyone will love. Whether you're celebrating Christmas in July or looking for something to watch in the heart of the holly jolly season, these feel-good Christmas movies never fail to deliver all year round. Just don't forget to set the mood with a plethora of holidays sweets and treats, cozy Christmas blankets and your favorite movie marathon partner in crime (even if it's just your dog!). After all, Christmas won't come around for another full year, so make the most of the season while you can! If you get through these movies in a flash check out the best Christmas movies on Hallmark Channel, Netflix, and Disney+. Happy holidays and happy streaming!
Love Actually
Whether you're drawn to Liam Neeson's heartwarming struggle as a single dad, or Hugh Grant's love affair with a cheeky employee, there's a little something for everyone in this beloved holiday classic.
Best. Christmas. Ever!
Charlotte believes the events of her friend Jackie's life, detailed in her yearly holiday newsletter, are too good to be true. When the pair of friends are thrown together on Christmas, Charlotte plans to discover the real truth.
The Merry Gentlemen
For slightly spicier Christmas cheer, put the kiddos to bed and stream this new Netflix flick starring Chad Michael Murray. It concerns a woman, desperate to save her parent's nightclub, who stages an all-male, holiday-themed revue, with both romance and hijinx happily ensuing.
A Welcome Home Christmas
Jana Kramer and Brandon Quinn star in this heartwarming movie about an Army counselor who falls for a soldier at Christmastime.
It's a Wonderful Life
An angel helps a down-on-his-luck businessman see how the lives of his loved one's would differ, had he never existed.
Christmas in Carolina
A career-driven investment banker meets a former NBA player, and she rediscovers the spirit of Christmas with a visit to his small hometown.
You've Got Mail
A classic romantic comedy set against the backdrop of the Christmas season. What could be better?
The Thin Man
A beloved favorite from 1934 that spawned five sequels, The Thin Man follows Nick and Nora Charles as they seek to solve a mystery in New York City at Christmas. William Powell and Myrna Loy play the charming married couple, as adept as snappy patter as they are at catching bad guys.
Christmas With You
An overworked pop star escapes to a small town in New York for Christmas, hoping to make a young fan's dream come true. While there she meets someone who might just be her one true love.
Hot Frosty
Lacey Chalbert stars as a grief-stricken widow who finds love with a sexy...snowman (yes, really) in this new holiday romance from Netflix. Hey, you know what they say: cold hands, warm heart!
The Holiday
British country girl Kate Winslet and California career woman Cameron Diaz swap lives during the holidays in hopes of mending their broken hearts.
When Harry Met Sally
If Die Hard can be considered a Christmas movie, darn it so can maybe the most-loved rom-com of all time, even if it isn't set entirely during the Yuletide. That's our story and we're sticking to it!
Last Christmas
This 2019 movie starring Emilia Clarke as a Christmas store elf who finds a man who seems too good to be true.
The Apartment
Set during Christmastime, this Best Picture winner from 1960 stars Jack Lemmon as a man who lets his boss use his apartment for extramarital trysts. Rom-com complications arise when he falls hard for one of the mistresses (Shirley MacLaine).
Bridget Jones's Diary
This movie not only has an all-star cast with Colin Firth, Hugh Grant, and Renée Zellweger, but it also has one of the best first kiss scenes ever. Truthfully, this list could just be Bridget Jones's Diary over and over again.
The Family Stone
Uptight Meredith (Sarah Jessica Parker) is put through a hilarious wringer when Everett (Dermot Mulroney) brings her home for the holidays to meet his family. Features a powerhouse cast, including Diane Keaton and Rachel McAdams.
The Last Holiday
A terminal diagnosis encourages an introverted woman to take back her life and enjoy one final holiday. On her adventure, she manages to charm everyone she meets—except for her longtime love interest.
Meet Me in St. Louis
Judy Garland's rendition of "Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas" is only one of the delightful tunes you'll be humming throughout the holidays.
Our Little Secret
Who would have guessed ten years ago that Lindsay Lohan would have a whole new career making Christmas rom coms for Netflix? But on the heels of 2022's Falling for Christmas, the streamer has just released this light-as-air confection about two exes who have to spend Christmas together after they find out their current sweeties are siblings.
Christmas in Connecticut
One of the most famous food writers around is pretending that she's a housewife in Connecticut, but must scramble to prevent being caught in her lie when her biggest fan wants to have dinner at her house on Christmas Eve.
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