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Best Christmas Movies on Netflix

Be honest: You started thinking about Christmas well before the Thanksgiving tryptophan began working its way through your system. It’s OK, because this is a safe space — a place where you can indulge your inner elf with as many Christmas movies as your heart desires no matter the time of year.

Rotten Tomatoes has put together a guide to every single Christmas movie available on Netflix — at least in November and December of 2018 — because we’re here to enable your holiday movie addiction. This list includes classics (White Christmas) and anti-holiday comedies (Bad Santa); feel-good rom-coms (Love Actually) and Netflix originals (Christmas Chronicles, A Christmas Prince).

The films are organized below first based on their Tomatometer score (from Fresh to Rotten), then alphabetically for those without scores. We also tossed in a few others because tis the season to indulge. Remember: The disgustingly high number of Christmas movies you’ll watch between now and 2019 is a secret just between you and your Netflix history. Enjoy!

#57

The Princess Switch (2018)
82%

#57

Adjusted Score: 43.178%

Critics Consensus: The Princess Switch offers a healthy dose of charming, light-hearted, twin-swap fun and is delightful viewing for any hopeless romantic.

Synopsis: One week before Christmas, Margaret, the gorgeous Duchess of Montenaro, switches places with Stacy, a "commoner" from Chicago, who looks... [More]

Starring: Vanessa Hudgens, Sam Palladio, Nick Sagar

Directed By: Michael Rohl

#56

Santa's Apprentice (L'apprenti Pere Noel) (2010)
80%

#56

Adjusted Score: 26.909%

Critics Consensus: No consensus yet.

Synopsis: Santa doesn't want to retire, but rules are rules and he must train someone to replace him. The lucky winner,... [More]

Starring: Isabelle Mergault, Julie Gayet, Line Renaud, Jean-Pierre Marielle

Directed By: Luc Vinciguerra

#55

Bad Santa (2003)
78%

#55

Adjusted Score: 84.201%

Critics Consensus: A gloriously rude and gleefully offensive black comedy, Bad Santa isn't for everyone, but grinches will find it uproariously funny.

Synopsis: The Christmas season just got a lot less joyous in this very dark comedy. Willie T. Stokes (Billy Bob Thornton)... [More]

Starring: Billy Bob Thornton, Bernie Mac, Tony Cox, Brett Kelly

Directed By: Terry Zwigoff

#54

Get Santa (2014)
77%

#54

Adjusted Score: 72.832%

Critics Consensus: No consensus yet.

Synopsis: It's days before Christmas and reindeer are found running loose through the streets of London. Meanwhile an astonished 9 year-old... [More]

Starring: Jim Broadbent, Rafe Spall, Matt King, Kit Connor

Directed By: Christopher Smith (VIII)

#53

White Christmas (1954)
76%

#53

Adjusted Score: 80.921%

Critics Consensus: It may be too sweet for some, but this unabashedly sentimental holiday favorite is too cheerful to resist.

Synopsis: This Christmas classic starring Bing Crosby is a romantic tale that takes place in a Vermont lodge- where it is... [More]

Starring: Bing Crosby, Danny Kaye, Vera-Ellen, Rosemary Clooney

Directed By: Michael Curtiz

#52

A Christmas Prince (2017)
70%

#52

Adjusted Score: 32.131%

Critics Consensus: No consensus yet.

Synopsis: In this delightful holiday romance, a New York journalist heads to Eastern Europe for Christmas to report on a prince... [More]

Starring: Rose McIver, Ben Lamb, Alice Krige, Honor Kneafsey

Directed By: Alex Zamm

#51

A Very Murray Christmas (2015)
70%

#51

Adjusted Score: 70.94%

Critics Consensus: A Very Murray Christmas preaches effectively to the converted with a parade of superstar guests and hummable songs that - combined with the host's trademark presence - adds up to a unique holiday experience.

Starring: George Clooney, Rashida Jones, Miley Cyrus, Bill Murray

Directed By: Sofia Coppola

#50

Love Actually (2003)
63%

#50

Adjusted Score: 68.504%

Critics Consensus: A sugary tale overstuffed with too many stories. Still, the cast charms.

Synopsis: All of London is in love -- or longing to be -- in Four Weddings and a Funeral writer Richard... [More]

Starring: Bill Nighy, Hugh Grant, Liam Neeson, Emma Thompson

Directed By: Richard Curtis

#49

The Christmas Chronicles (2018)
69%

#49

Adjusted Score: 70.346%

Critics Consensus: Viewers seeking a fresh holiday viewing option -- or those simply in the mood for Santa Kurt Russell -- should find The Christmas Chronicles well worth a yuletide stream.

Synopsis: THE CHRISTMAS CHRONICLES, a holiday adventure from producer Chris Columbus ("Home Alone", "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone") and director... [More]

Starring: Kurt Russell, Judah Lewis, Darby Camp

Directed By: Clay Kaytis

#48

The Nutcracker (1993)
50%

#48

Adjusted Score: 37.058%

Critics Consensus: No consensus yet.

Synopsis: A magician with secrets, an enchanted gift, a guiding angel and a visit through the Land of Snow to the... [More]

Starring: Macaulay Culkin, Jessica Lynn Cohen, Bart Robinson Cook, Darci Kistler

Directed By: Emile Ardolino

#47

Dr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas (2000)
51%

#47

Adjusted Score: 55.614%

Critics Consensus: Jim Carrey shines as the Grinch. Unfortunately, it's not enough to save this movie. You'd be better off watching the TV cartoon.

Synopsis: The curmudgeonly recluse Grinch, who hates Christmas, becomes annoyed with the out-of-control Christmas festivities in Whoville, the town lying below... [More]

Starring: Taylor Momsen, Jeffrey Tambor, Bill Irwin, Jeremy Howard

Directed By: Ron Howard

#46

Uncle Nick (2015)
50%

#46

Adjusted Score: 20.637%

Critics Consensus: No consensus yet.

Synopsis: Lewd, drunken Uncle Nick (Brian Posehn, Mr. Show, The Sarah Silverman Program) stumbles his way through his brother's cookie cutter-family's... [More]

Starring: Brian Posehn, Scott Adsit, Missi Pyle, Paget Brewster

Directed By: Chris Kasick

#45

Christmas Inheritance (2017)
50%

#45

Adjusted Score: 13.77%

Critics Consensus: No consensus yet.

Synopsis: A young woman must deliver a Christmas card to a family friend in order to claim her inheritance. Along the... [More]

Starring: Eliza Taylor, Jake Lacy, Andie MacDowell, Michael Xavier

Directed By: Ernie Barbarash

#44

Red Christmas (2017)
47%

#44

Adjusted Score: 36.675%

Critics Consensus: No consensus yet.

Synopsis: Matriarch Diane (Dee Wallace) has invited her children to celebrate one last Christmas in their family home. Amid celebrations and... [More]

Starring: Dee Wallace, Geoff Morrell, Sarah Bishop (II) , David Collins

Directed By:

#43

Mickey's Once Upon a Christmas (1999)
40%

#43

Adjusted Score: 10.31%

Critics Consensus: No consensus yet.

Synopsis: A handful of Walt Disney's best loved characters appear in this direct-to-video release, which tells three different tales of the... [More]

Starring: Shaun Flemming, Kelsey Grammer

Directed By: Toby Shelton, Jun Falkenstein

#42

El Camino Christmas (2017)
40%

#42

Adjusted Score: 9.18%

Critics Consensus: No consensus yet.

Synopsis: When Eric Roth (Luke Grimes) goes on an impulsive journey to find the father he never knew, his search takes... [More]

Starring: Luke Grimes, Vincent D'Onofrio, Dax Shepard, Tim Allen

Directed By: David E. Talbert

#41

A Christmas Star (2015)
38%

#41

Adjusted Score: 12.547%

Critics Consensus: No consensus yet.

Synopsis: A young girl born under the Christmas star believes she has the gift to perform miracles.... [More]

Starring: Rob James-Collier, Suranne Jones, Bronagh Waugh

Directed By: Richard Elson

#40

Believe (2016)
33%

#40

Adjusted Score: 8.361%

Critics Consensus: No consensus yet.

Synopsis: In a small town going through tough economic times, business owner Matthew Peyton (Ryan O'Quinn) struggles between his desire for... [More]

Starring: Ryan O'Quinn, Shawnee Smith, Danielle Nicolet, David DeLuise

Directed By: Billy Dickson

#39

Bad Santa 2 (2016)
23%

#39

Adjusted Score: 27.405%

Critics Consensus: Loaded up with the same scatological and misanthropic humor as its predecessor but precious little of its heart or genuine wit, Bad Santa 2 presents a foulmouthed shadow of Christmas past.

Synopsis: BAD SANTA 2 returns Academy Award (R)-winner BILLY BOB THORNTON to the screen as America's favorite anti-hero, Willie Soke. Fueled... [More]

Starring: Billy Bob Thornton, Kathy Bates, Tony Cox, Christina Hendricks

Directed By: Mark Waters (VIII)

#38

The Christmas Candle (2013)
21%

#38

Adjusted Score: 21.002%

Critics Consensus: No consensus yet.

Synopsis: From bestselling author, Max Lucado, comes The Christmas Candle, a timeless holiday film for the entire family. Deep in the... [More]

Starring: Hans Matheson, Samantha Barks, Lesley Manville, James Cosmo

Directed By: John Stephenson

#37

Santa Buddies (2009)
20%

#37

Adjusted Score: 3.575%

Critics Consensus: No consensus yet.

Synopsis: Talking puppies head to the North Pole on a mission to help Santa (George Wendt) save Christmas in this charming... [More]

Starring: Christopher Lloyd, Danny Woodburn, George Wendt, Liliana Mumy

Directed By: Robert Vince

#36

Pottersville (2017)
0%

#36

Critics Consensus: No consensus yet.

Starring: Michael Shannon, Thomas Lennon, Judy Greer, Ron Perlman

Directed By: Seth Henrikson

#35

48 Christmas Wishes (2017)

#35

Adjusted Score: 0%

Critics Consensus: No consensus yet.

Synopsis: After accidentally destroying a bag of Christmas wishes from a small town on the eve of Christmas Eve, two junior... [More]

Starring: Maya Franzoi, Clara Kushnir, Madeline Leon (II) , Liam MacDonald (III)

Directed By: Neale Kimmel

#34

Abominable Christmas (2012)

#34

Critics Consensus: No consensus yet.

Synopsis: When the Abominable Snowman and his two kids are chased out of their hideaway by a scientist determined to capture... [More]

Starring: Isabella Acres, Drake Bell, Emilio Estevez, Nolan Gould

Directed By: Chad Van De Keere

#33

All American Christmas Carol (2013)

#33

Adjusted Score: 0%

Critics Consensus: No consensus yet.

Synopsis: Self-centered, unemployed good ol' gal Cindy (Taryn Manning) has been popping out kids by different Daddy's since she was knee... [More]

Starring: Taryn Manning, Eric Roberts, Beverly D'Angelo, Wendi McLendon-Covey

Directed By: Ron Carlson

#32

Angels in the Snow (2015)

#32

Adjusted Score: 0%

Critics Consensus: No consensus yet.

Synopsis: A bickering family head to a cabin for the holidays and provide temporary shelter to another family, whose display of... [More]

Starring: Kristy Swanson, Chris Potter, Nick Purcha, Jaeda Lily Miller

Directed By: George Erschbamer

#31

Beethoven's Christmas Adventure (2011)

#31

Critics Consensus: No consensus yet.

Synopsis: 'Tis the season to celebrate with everyone's favorite St. Bernard, Beethoven, in an all-new, heartwarming holiday adventure where the hilarious... [More]

Starring: Tom Arnold, Kyle Orlando Massey, Kimmie Rhodes, Munro Chambers

Directed By: John Putch

#30

Bob's Broken Sleigh (2015)

#30

Adjusted Score: 0%

Critics Consensus: No consensus yet.

Synopsis: An elf must get Santa's broken sleigh back in time for Christmas.... [More]

Starring:

Directed By: Jay Surridge

#29

The Cat in the Hat Knows a Lot About Christmas! (2012)

#29

Critics Consensus: No consensus yet.

Synopsis: 'Twas the day before Christmas and all through the yard the Cat in the Hat and his guests partied hard.... [More]

Starring: Martin Short

Directed By: Tony Collingwood

#28

Christian Mingle The Movie (2014)

#28

Adjusted Score: 0%

Critics Consensus: No consensus yet.

Synopsis: Gwyneth Hayden is a 30-something marketing executive with a top-notch career, killer wardrobe, dream apartment and great friends. She thinks... [More]

Starring: Lacey Chabert, John O'Hurley, Jonathan Patrick Moore, Saidah Arrika Ekulona

Directed By: Corbin Bernsen

#27

Holiday High School Reunion (Christmas Crush) (2012)

#27

Critics Consensus: No consensus yet.

Starring: Rachel Boston, Jonathan Bennett, Jon Prescott, Marilu Henner

Directed By: Marita Grabiak

#26

Christmas in the Smokies (2015)

#26

Adjusted Score: 0%

Critics Consensus: No consensus yet.

Synopsis: A headstrong woman fights the odds to save her family's Smoky Mountain berry farm, even calling in a favor from... [More]

Starring: Sarah Lancaster, Alan Powell, Barry Corbin, Jill Wagner

Directed By: Gary Wheeler

#25

A Christmas Prince: The Royal Wedding (2018)
47%

#25

Adjusted Score: 33.748%

Critics Consensus: No consensus yet.

Synopsis: A year after Amber helped Richard secure the crown, the two are set to tie the knot in a royal... [More]

Starring: Rose McIver, Ben Lamb, Alice Krige, Tahirah Sharif

Directed By: John Schultz

#24

Christmas Ranch (2016)

#24

Critics Consensus: No consensus yet.

Synopsis: A rebellious girl is sent to live with her grandmother on a horse ranch at Christmas and becomes determined to... [More]

Starring: Francine Locke, Ken Arnold, Allen Williamson, Taylor Lyons

Directed By: Douglas B. Maddox

#23

Christmas Wedding Planner (2017)

#23

Critics Consensus: No consensus yet.

Starring: Jocelyn Hudon, Stephen Huszar, Kelly Rutherford, Rebecca Dalton

Directed By: Justin G. Dyck

#22

Curious George: A Very Monkey Christmas (2009)

#22

Critics Consensus: No consensus yet.

Synopsis: With Christmas quickly approaching, our old friend Curious George and The Man with the Yellow Hat scramble to find the... [More]

Starring: William H. Macy, Frank Welker

Directed By:

#21

Dear Santa (2011)

#21

Critics Consensus: No consensus yet.

Synopsis: Beverly Hills 90210 alumni Jason Priestly takes the helm for this warmhearted romantic comedy about a die-hard party girl struggling... [More]

Starring: Amy Acker, David Haydn-Jones, Emma Duke, Gina Holden

Directed By: Jason Priestley

#20

A Dogwalker's Christmas Tale (2015)

#20

Adjusted Score: 0%

Critics Consensus: No consensus yet.

Synopsis: A Dogwalker's Christmas Tale is the story of a privileged 21-year-old college student Luce Lockhart (Lexi Giovagnoli, 1 Chance 2... [More]

Starring: Jonathan Bennett, Lexi Giovagnoli, Dina Meyer, Patrick Muldoon

Directed By: Letia Clouston

#19

Dreamworks Holiday Classics (2011)

#19

Critics Consensus: No consensus yet.

Synopsis: Join your favorite DreamWorks friends for these four holiday specials. Watch as those zany zoosters from Madagascar save Christmas, Donkey... [More]

Starring: America Ferrera, Antonio Banderas, Ben Stiller, Cameron Diaz

Directed By: David Soren, Gary Trousdale, Tom Owens, Walt Dohrn

#18

Holiday Breakup (2016)

#18

Critics Consensus: No consensus yet.

Synopsis: Polar opposites meet and fall in love, but it isn't long before their relationship is on the rocks. In order... [More]

Starring: Manon Mathews, Shawn Roe, Katie LeClerc, Jordan James Smith

Directed By: Temple Mathews

#17

The Holiday Calendar (2018)
33%

#17

Adjusted Score: 9.478%

Critics Consensus: No consensus yet.

Synopsis: A struggling but talented photographer inherits an antique holiday advent calendar, the contents of which seem to predict the future.... [More]

Starring: Kat Graham, Quincy Brown, Ethan Peck, Ron Cephas Jones

Directed By: Bradley Walsh

#16

Holiday Engagement (A Holiday Engagement) (2011)

#16

Adjusted Score: 0%

Critics Consensus: No consensus yet.

Synopsis: Jilted by her high-powered fiance just before Thanksgiving, and terrifed of disappointing her demanding mother, Hillary Burns hires an unemployed... [More]

Starring: Bonnie Somerville, Shelley Long, Jordan Bridges, Haylie Duff

Directed By: Jim Fall

#15

How Sarah Got Her Wings (2015)

#15

Critics Consensus: No consensus yet.

Synopsis: A woman unexpectedly has a fatal accident just before Christmas, and to her surprise she isn't granted entry into Heaven... [More]

Starring: Lindsey Gort, Derek Theler, Kathleen Rose Perkins, Melanie Liburd

Directed By: Edmund Entin, Gary Entin

#14

Kung Fu Panda Holiday Special (2010)

#14

Critics Consensus: No consensus yet.

Synopsis: Po celebrates Winter Feast, his favorite holiday. Every year, Po and his father hang decorations, cook together and serve noodle... [More]

Starring: Jack Black, Angelina Jolie, Dustin Hoffman, Ilana Klusky

Directed By: Tim Johnson

#13

Merry Kissmas (2015)

#13

Adjusted Score: 0%

Critics Consensus: No consensus yet.

Synopsis: A newly-single woman finds herself torn between two men after she kisses a handsome man on an elevator around the... [More]

Starring:

Directed By: Michael Feifer

#12

Mickey's Magical Christmas - Snowed in at the House of Mouse (2001)

#12

Critics Consensus: No consensus yet.

Synopsis: This home video release finds an interesting way to repackage older Disney cartoons. Mickey's Magical Christmas: Snowed in at the... [More]

Starring: Wayne Allwine, Jodi Benson, Mickey Mouse, Corey Burton

Directed By: Tony Craig, Rick Schneider, Roberts Gannaway

#11

Mickey's Twice Upon a Christmas (2004)

#11

Adjusted Score: 0%

Critics Consensus: No consensus yet.

Synopsis: Join Mickey, Minnie, and special guest Santa Clause as they attempt to teach Donald Duck the true meaning of Christmas... [More]

Starring: Wayne Allwine, Mickey Mouse, Tony Anselmo, Michelle Kwan

Directed By: Matthew O'Callaghan

#10

Miss Me This Christmas (2017)

#10

Adjusted Score: 0%

Critics Consensus: No consensus yet.

Starring: Erica Ash, Redaric Williams, Eva Marcille, Allen Maldonado

Directed By: Kenny Young

Pettersson und Findus - Das schönste Weihnachten überhaupt (2016)

Critics Consensus: No consensus yet.

Synopsis: Pettersson promised the best Christmas ever to Findus, but unfortunately everything starts to go wrong. Fearing that Christmas may end... [More]

Starring: Roxana Samadi, Stefan Kurt, Marianne Sägebrecht, Max Herbrechter

Directed By: