The 71 Best Christmas Movies on Netflix You Can Stream All Holiday Season

• Cast: Isabela Merced, Shameik Moore, Kiernan Shipka, Odeya Rush
• Rating: PG-13

Based on the book by John Green, Maureen Johnson and Lauren Myracle, Let It Snow follows a group of high school seniors whose lives intersect after a snowstorm hits their small town on Christmas Eve. Mysterious encounters, budding romances and impromptu parties ensue.

• Cast: Justin Hartley, Barrett Doss, Essence Atkins
• Rating: TV-PG

Meet Jacob Turner, a successful writer who’s forced to return to his childhood home after his estranged mother passes away. When he finds a diary among her belongings, he embarks on a heartwarming journey of self-discovery.

• Cast: Bing Crosby, Danny Kaye, Rosemary Clooney, Vera-Ellen
• Rating: TV-G

In this holiday classic, a group of talented singers put on a variety show in order to save a quaint New England inn from closing. (Spoiler alert: They succeed.)

• Cast: Rose McIver, Ben Lamb
• Rating: PG

Amber Moore, an aspiring young journalist, is sent to Aldovia to report on a charming Prince who's about to become king. But what she gets is way more than a scoop.

• Cast: Rose McIver, Ben Lamb, Sarah Douglas
• Rating: PG

The sequel follows Amber and Richard one year after he secures the crown. But though the lovebirds are ready to exchange vows, it proves to be a challenge. While Amber begins to have doubts about becoming the next queen, Richard has to deal with a major political crisis that could threaten his kingdom.

• Cast: Rose McIver, Ben Lamb, Sarah Douglas
• Rating: PG

The royal couple are officially expecting about a year into their marriage. This time, though, they must fight to maintain peace and stop an ancient curse that could destroy their family.

• Cast: Jason Schwartzman, Rashida Jones, J.K. Simmons
• Rating: PG

When the Postal Academy’s worst student, Jesper, gets stationed at a frozen island in the North, he strikes up an unlikely friendship with a teacher named Alva and a mysterious carpenter named Klaus. Add stunning animation to a creative, inspiring story and you’ll get this gem (which, by the way, was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Animated Feature).

• Cast: Tamar Novas, Andrea Ros, Peter Vives
• Rating: MA

Raúl, an auditor and modern-day Scrooge, is sent to work at a Turrón-making factory in a remote village. When he gets there, however, where he meets a local teacher and Christmas-lover who's determined to change his mind about the holiday.

• Cast: Abayomi Alvin, Kunle Remi, Efa Iwara
• Rating: TV-14

This charming tale follows a matriarch who desperately wants her sons to settle down by getting married and having children. To get the ball rolling, she gives them some incentive by promising a house to the first son who ties the knot.

• Cast: Kat Graham, Quincy Brown, Ethan Peck
• Rating: TV-G

When Abby Sutton, a struggling photographer, inherits an Advent calendar from her grandfather, she discovers that it has magical qualities—and that it just might lead her to Mr. Right.

• Cast: Vanessa Hudgens, Sam Pallado, Nick Sagar
• Rating: TV-G

Think The Parent Trap, but with a more mature, modern-day twist and a bit of holiday cheer. Hudgens stars as the talented baker, Stacy DeNovo, and her royal doppelgänger, Margaret Delacourt. When the two discover that they look exactly alike, they come up with a clever plan to trade places during the holidays.

• Cast: Kristin Davis, Rob Lowe
• Rating: PG

After her husband suddenly ends their relationship, Kate Conrad goes to Africa for a solo safari. She meets Derek Holliston and works with him to rescue a baby elephant, and when she extends her stay throughout the holidays, she realizes she might be falling for her new partner in crime.

• Cast: Ben Stiller, David Schwimmer, Chris Rock
• Rating: PG

OK, so it’s not technically a movie but rather five episodes of your kid’s favorite characters (like Shrek and Donkey, Hiccup and Toothless, and the wacky animals from Madagascar). Put this one on when you need 30 minutes to yourself to get your online shopping done.

• Cast: Kurt Russell, Goldie Hawn, Darby Camp, Judah Lewis
• Rating: PG

In short, in the newly released Netflix original, aptly titled The Christmas Chronicles 2, Kate Pierce is now a teenager who’s unexpectedly reunited with Santa Claus when a troublemaker named Belsnickel threatens to destroy the joy of Christmas forever. Yikes.

• Cast: Elizabeth Hurley, Nathalie Cox, John Cleese
• Rating: PG-13

Three siblings decide to have a special family reunion for the holidays. But when their estranged father—who's been away for decades—returns for the festivities, they're forced to confront all the family secrets that tore them apart.

• Cast: Romany Malco, Sonequa Martin-Green, Darlene Love
• Rating: PG

After spoiling his kids with pricey holiday gifts, DJ Rush Williams finds himself between a rock and a hard place when he suddenly loses his job. In order to keep pursuing his passion, he realizes that he’ll have to sacrifice his family’s luxurious lifestyle for something much simpler.

• Cast: Anna Kendrick, Justin Timberlake, Zooey Deschanel, James Corden
• Rating: TV-Y7

Poppy, the queen of the Trolls, teams up with Branch and the Snack Pack to help her best friend celebrate the holidays. Kids will take a liking to the lovable characters, and the cast features an impressive lineup.

• Cast: Jocelyn Hudon, Stephen Huszar
• Rating: PG

As Kelsey Wilson plans one of the most important weddings of her career, she crosses paths with Connor, a handsome private investigator who not only stirs up trouble, but also manages to steal her heart.

• Cast: Kurt Russell, Darby Camp, Judah Lewis
• Rating: PG

Sister-brother duo Kate and Teddy are determined to catch Santa Claus on camera. However, their mission soon turns into a wild adventure that involves Santa’s loyal Elves.

• Cast: Eliza Taylor, Jake Lacy, Andie MacDowell
• Rating: TV-G

Eliza Taylor is the ambitious Ellen Langford, an heiress who’s tasked with delivering a special Christmas card to her father’s former partner before she can inherit his gift business.

• Cast: Laura Marano, Gregg Sulkin, Isabella Gomez
• Rating: PG

Disney Channel alums Laura Marano and Gregg Sulkin are as charming as ever in this fairytale retelling. Aspiring singer Kat Decker has to endure the mistreatment of her evil stepmother and stepsisters, but her world changes after she encounters Nick Wintergarden, the son of a billionaire.

• Cast: Jan Decleir, Mo Bakker, Stefaan Degand
• Rating: TV-14

A young boy named Jules is surprised to learn that his grandfather is the real Santa Claus after finding a magical snow globe. But because of Santa's health issues, Jules has to help him deliver Christmas presents. The only problem? Jules wants nothing to do with the holiday.

• Cast: Malachy McCourt, Ruth Negga, Lucy O'Connell
• Rating: TV-Y

This Irish-Canadian short film is just 30 minutes long, but it packs more than enough humor and poignant scenes. Based on Frank McCourt’s Angela’s Ashes, the movie follows little Angela (Lucy O'Connell), who’s biggest desire is to help everyone else enjoy the holiday.

• Cast: Lucy O'Connell, Brendan Mullins, Ruth Negga
• Rating: TV-Y

Yes, the sequel definitely lives up to the first. Only this time, we follow little Angela as she tries to bring her family together in time for Christmas—even with her father working several miles away.

• Cast: Jan Decleir, Mo Bakker, Bracha van Doesburgh
• Rating: G

In this follow-up to The Claus Family, Jules Claus has finally embraced Christmas again and is totally on board with helping his grandpa, Noël, during the holidays. However, plans change when he gets a special holiday wish from a young girl.

• Cast: Michael Shannon, Judy Greer, Thomas Lennon, Ron Perlman
• Rating: PG-13

Tourists and journalists flock to Pottersville when word gets out that Bigfoot has been spotted in the small town. What they don’t know, however, is that “Bigfoot” was only a drunk man dressed in a gorilla costume...

• Cast: Diedrich Bader, Kaitlyn Maher, Oakley Bull
• Rating: PG

Good news, dog lovers! You can enjoy a festive film and get your puppy fix with this adorable flick. After discovering that a rival team plans to ruin Christmas, a group of dogs travels to the North Pole and attempts to save the world’s holiday spirit.

• Cast: Debbie Allen, Tichina Arnold, Ryan Phuong
• Rating: G

Produced by Shondaland, this insightful documentary follows the legendary Debbie Allen as she trains her talented students for the annual Hot Chocolate Nutcracker. This feel-good flick will definitely inspire you to do a few pirouettes.

• Cast: Mila Kunis, Kristen Bell, Kathryn Hahn
• Rating: R

The infamous ladies of Bad Moms make their return in this holiday sequel, except this time, they deal with their own mothers as they visit for the holidays.

• Cast: Brendan Dooling, Michael May, Doug Williams
• Rating: TV-Y

A chipper young elf who typically helps Santa with the Naughty or Nice list is tasked with a special new assignment: to restore a 9-year-old boy's belief in Christmas. This delightful 26-minute short will be a hit for the kids.

• Cast: Kaitlyn Leeb, Scott Cavalheiro
• Rating: PG

Clara, a ski resort restaurant manager, is initially put off by her new celebrity boss and head chef, Shane. But as they spend more time together, they start to develop feelings for one another.

• Cast: Madeline Leon, Liam MacDonald, Clara Kushnir
• Rating: TV-G

Two elves travel to the North Pole to find the missing wishes of small-town residents after their letters to Santa mysteriously go up in smoke.

• Cast: Jaylen Barron, Billy Angel, Manpreet Bambra, Celine Buckens
• Rating: TV-G

Mix teen culture with British accents and some holiday spirit, and you’ll get this entertaining special. Based on the Netflix series, Free Reign, the film follows teenager Zoe as she celebrates Christmas on her grandfather’s ranch.

• Cast: Luccas Neto, Giovanna Alparone
• Rating: TV-Y

When all of Santa's gifts mysteriously vanish, Santa Claus enlists the help of Luccas and Gi. The duo must team up and travel to the North Pole to figure out what happened to all the presents.

• Cast: Tia Mowry, Anthony Alabi, Loretta Devine
• Rating: PG

If you need a quick, feel-good watch that's similar to a cozy '90s sitcom, then you'll love the McKellan family. In this holiday special, M'Dear and her sisters prep for a church holiday pageant while grandpa teaches the kids a thing or two about the true meaning of Christmas.

• Cast: Forest Whitaker, Keegan-Michael Key, Hugh Bonneville, Anika Noni Rose, Phylicia Rashad
• Rating: PG

Sing and dance along to this fun musical, which tells the tale of a talented toymaker and his delightful granddaughter, who helps him find joy again after a heartbreaking betrayal.

• Cast: Gavin Lewis, Theodore Barnes, Shelby Simmons
• Rating: TV-G

Prince Emil goes to the U.S. for the first time and poses as an exchange student. When he strikes up an unlikely friendship with Teddy, they hatch a plan to get to the Festival of Lights.

• Cast: Darcy Rose, Amber Frank, Bailey Gambertoglio, Sydney Park
• Rating: TV-Y7

Lucky and her pals go on a Christmas Eve adventure to search for the perfect gift, but things go haywire during their return to Miradero because of a sudden avalanche.

• Cast: Luke Grimes, Tim Allen
• Rating: TV-MA

When Eric Roth seeks to meet his father Larry for the first time during the holidays, he ends up getting trapped in a liquor store with five others during an alleged robbery in El Camino, Nevada. Definitely not the best way to spend Christmas Eve.

• Cast: Judy Greer, Ed Asner, Erin Fitzgerald
• Rating: TV-Y

A disgruntled Bo travels to the North Pole to ask Santa for help with giving her friends better presents, but she learns an important life lesson: Christmas isn’t just about getting cool toys.

• Cast: Bethany Joy Lenz, Victor Webster, Robert Wisden
• Rating: TV-14

In this Italian comedy film, a prime minister makes a visit to Hungary during the week of Christmas. However, when a dead corpse appears in his hotel, chaos and hilarity ensue.

• Cast: Bill Murray, Michael Cera
• Rating: TV-14

Actor Bill Murray offers a unique twist on holiday entertainment with his star-studded special. For the project, he teamed up with big names like Miley Cyrus, George Clooney, Amy Poehler, Rashida Jones and Chris Rock.

• Cast: Lauren Revard, Tommas Oden, Brad Hyland
• Rating: TV-Y

All of Santa's elf scouts team up with a friendly family and dozens of Saint Bernard dogs to help save Christmas. Their goal? To help people remember the true spirit of Christmas.

• Cast: Luis Eduardo, ArangoJulián Cerati, Aura Cristina Geithner
• Rating: TV-14

Chaos ensues when an accountant invites his boss to join his family for a Christmas celebration—especially when they learn that he is Colombia's most-wanted criminal.

• Cast: Dolly Parton, Jenifer Lewis, Josh Segarra, Jeanine Mason
• Rating: PG

Following her father's passing, Regina Fuller (played Christine Baranski) makes plans to sell her small hometown and evict the residents, setting the deadline for Christmas Eve. But when a determined angel (Parton) pays her a visit, it seems like there might be hope for the townspeople after all.

• Cast: Emma Roberts, Luke Bracey
• Rating: TV-MA

The movie introduces viewers to Sloane, a twenty-something single woman who’s fed up with her family always setting her up on awkward dates. It’s not long before Sloane crosses paths with a handsome stranger named Jackson, who has serious commitment issues. As predicted, they agree to be each other’s “Holidate,” aka platonic plus-ones.

• Cast: Vanessa Hudgens, Sam Palladio, Suanne Braun
• Rating: TV-G

In this sequel, when Margaret's Christmas coronation begins to complicate her love life, her double Stacy steps in to save the day. However, things get even messier when a third look-alike enters their lives.

• Cast: Kat Graham, Alexander Ludwig
• Rating: TV-G

Operation Christmas Drop follows Erica Miller (Kat Graham), a young woman who works as a political aide for a high-profile congresswoman, as her career takes a predictable turn when she’s tasked with traveling to Guam to visit the Andersen Air Force Base for the annual Operation Christmas Drop.

• Cast: Kostja Ullmann, Alli Neumann, Sascha Alexander Gersak
• Rating: MA

The German film follows a man who inadvertently foils an attempted murder, then runs away with the intended victim. It's not your typical, cheery holiday flick, but the suspense will definitely keep you watching.

• Cast: Kathy Najimy, Luke MacFarlane, Michael Urie, Jennifer Coolidge
• Rating: PG

When Peter breaks up with his boyfriend right before Christmas, he asks his BFF and roommate, Nick, to be his plus one when he returns home Christmas instead. But when they arrive, Peter's family tries to play match maker by setting him up with someone new. Soon, they realize that Nick may have been his perfect match all along. (FYI, this marked Netflix's first ever gay rom-com.)

• Cast: Renata Notni, Angélica María, Alex Rose Wiesel, Héctor Bonilla
• Rating: MA

Meet Don Servando, better known as “Grumpy Grandpa.” After he gets kicked out of his retirement home, Don spends the holidays with his extended family. But he only stirs up trouble when he goes out of his way to stop Alicia, his daughter-in-law's aunt, from controlling the holiday celebrations.

• Cast: Keythe Farley, Dee Bradley Baker, Kaliayh Rhambo
• Rating: TV-Y

A young elf mistakes a tiny alien for a Christmas gift, not knowing her new plaything has plans to destroy Earth's gravity—and steal all the presents. Think of it like The Grinch but, ya know, with aliens.

• Cast: Leandro Hassum, Elisa Pinheiro, Danielle Winits
• Rating: MA

If it were up to us, we’d love to celebrate Christmas every day of the year. However, for Jorge, a family man who was born on December 25, living (and reliving) the holiday is possibly the worst thing he can imagine.

• Cast: Chris Noth, Nia Fairweather, Chris Trousdale
• Rating: MA

As her wedding nears, a bride-to-be is visited by a guardian angel (aka a stranger on the street) who reveals what could have been if she'd followed feelings for her childhood best friend. Can you see where this is going?

• Cast: Emily Alatalo, Andrew Bushell, Franco Lo Presti
• Rating: TV-G

A cop working undercover to trail a possible diamond thief gets caught in a tricky situation when she uncovers new clues (and new feelings) for the ruggedly handsome suspect.

• Cast: Greyston Holt, Bea Santos, Greg Vaughan
• Rating: TV-G

This holiday rom-com follows a county star that returns home for Christmas to get a small break from his life in the spotlight. However, things change when he meets a single mom who has some pretty big dreams of her own.

• Cast: Kaitlyn Leeb, Nick Hounslow, Josh Dean
• Rating: PG

Not to be confused with A Christmas Prince, Christmas with a Prince follows a dedicated pediatrician who finds herself spending the holidays caring for a selfish, whiny (not to mention, handsome) prince after he breaks his leg in a skiing accident.

• Cast: Lauren Swickard, Josh Swickard, Amanda Detmer
• Rating: PG-13

In this sequel to A California Christmas, a year has passed since Callie and Joseph fell head over heels for each other. Now, the happy couple are running a winery and dairy farm, but their relationship gets tested when Joseph has to head back to San Francisco.

• Cast: Bronte Carmichael, Richard E. Grant, Gillian Anderson
• Rating: G

The 32-minute stop-motion film follows an adorable bird who gets raised by a family of mice. But her biggest Christmas wish is to learn more about who she really is. Determined to know where she belongs, she embarks on an exciting new journey.

• Cast: Evan WIlliams, Natalie Hall, John Andrews
• Rating: TV-G

After ending separate relationships, longtime friends and local radio hosts Maggie and Jack pretend to be in a relationship not only for their families but also for their listeners in hopes of getting their show syndicated.

• Cast: Sarah Troyer, Bradley Hamilton
• Rating: TV-G

When Krista meets an attractive entertainment lawyer named Ryan, they instantly hit it off. But as their relationship progresses, they must make a tough decision if they want to stay together.

• Cast Cyprian Grabowski, Jakub Zając, Cezary Żak
• Rating: PG

This Polish comedy follows an overworked elf named Albert, who runs away from the North Pole and ventures into the real world to experience the true joy of Christmas. While there, he becomes fast friends with a young boy who believes in the magic of Christmas. Unfortunately, he starts to lose his powers in the process.

• Cast: Josh Swickard, Amanda Detmer
• Rating: PG-13

After learning that his mother needs to acquire more land, a young man pretends to be a ranch hand in an attempt to convince a woman to sell her farm. Talk about sneaky...

• Cast: Jeff Dunham, Brian Haner
• Rating: MA

Comedian Jeff Dunham pulls no punches in his first-ever holiday stand-up special, featuring Christmas songs and parodies of classics like "Jingle Bells." Get ready to laugh.

• Cast: Paul Reubens, Joe Manganiello
• Rating: TV-PG

For the first time ever, Pee Wee Herman (Paul Reubens) jets off to New York to celebrate a new friend’s birthday. Naturally, the trip is anything but smooth sailing. OK, so it's not set in a cozy small town, but it's filled with laugh-out-loud moments and holiday charm.

• Cast: Henry Lawfull, Toby Jones, Sally Hawkins, Kristen Wiig
• Rating: PG

A boy named Nikolas embarks on a wintry adventure to find his father after his mother passes away. But when he discovers is a magical village of elves along the way, he learns that his destiny if far bigger than he imagined.

• Cast: Nina Dobrev, Jimmy O. Yang, Darren Barnet
• Rating: TV-MA

The Vampire Diaries alum Dobrev ditches her fangs and opts for a modern dating app in this charming rom-com. When Natalie, an LA-based writer, decides to surprise her online boyfriend for Christmas by showing up at his door, she gets the surprise of a lifetime.

• Cast: Brooke Shields, Cary Elwes, Lee Ross
• Rating: TV-G

Sophie Brown, a successful American author, takes a trip to Scotland. When she arrives at her father's village, she hopes to buy a gorgeous castle, but the owner has no intention of selling to a foreigner. Can she change his mind?

• Cast: Vanessa Hudgens, Sam Palladio, Suanne Braun, Nick Sagar
• Rating: TV-G

Hudgens returns in part three of this cheery, feel-good series as doppelgängers Margaret and Stacy, and their their look-alike cousin, Fiona. When a precious relic goes missing, all three ladies must team up to catch the thief.

• Cast: Lindsay Lohan, Chord Overstreet, George Young, Jack Wagner
• Rating: TV-PG

This lighthearted, Hallmark-esque film follows Sierra, a spoiled heiress who loses all of her memories after falling down a snowy mountain. However, when she's taken in by a local lodge owner named Jake, she gains a new perspective on life (and even finds love in the process).

• Cast: Josh Whitehouse, Vanessa Hudgens
• Rating: TV-14

When a medieval knight, Sir Cole, is magically transported to modern-day Ohio during the holidays, he meets and quickly befriends a science teacher named Brooke. After Brooke spends time helping him navigate this new world, Sir Cole falls for her and feels less inclined to return home.