The Christmas holidays are just around the corner, and as we're getting ready to celebrate with our families, it's a good idea to set the mood properly. There's no better way to prepare for the end of the year than grabbing a cup of hot chocolate, snuggling on the couch, and watching your favorite Christmas movies. Of course, there are the usual suspects: Home Alone, The Grinch (every version), or Elf.
However, we've all seen them a million times, and if you're tired of rewatching the same films over and over every year, you've come to the right place. In this article, we'll go over the top 5 best Christmas movies in December 2024, as well as their plots and official descriptions. Let's get started!
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Top 5 Best Christmas Movies To Watch
It's important to note that all the movies included in this list are available on Netflix, and as long as you have a subscription, you'll have no problem streaming them whenever you want. Now it's time to take a look at each title and its description individually.
Klaus
If you haven't seen Klaus, you've missed out on a lot of fun. Although the movie was released on November 8, 2019, it's still one of the best Christmas titles, and it even received an Oscar nomination for Best Animated Feature! The film retells Santa's origin story in a new and refreshing way, giving us exactly what we're looking for - a stunning animation with a compelling narrative.
J.K. Simmons steps into the shoes of Santa, who is portrayed as an introverted toymaker. He unexpectedly becomes friends with a very narcissistic postman, played by Jason Schwartzman, and they start a beautiful project - giving away toys to children while they're peacefully asleep.
Official Synopsis
- A selfish postman and a reclusive toymaker form an unlikely friendship, delivering joy to a cold, dark town that desperately needs it.
Hot Frosty
We get it. This seems like an obvious choice, doesn't it? Well, Hot Frosty got quite famous and has been trending on Netflix for a while now, so there's definitely a good reason for that. The movie is one of the most entertaining adaptations of Frosty the Snowman. Everyone knows the story of the guy made of snow who came to life. However, in this case, he's way hotter than you might expect.
The movie was released on November 13, 2024, so if you haven't seen it yet, make sure you do! The entire story will play out in the course of 92 minutes, which will give you plenty of time to watch another movie after if you're still in the mood for Netflix's romantic comedies.
Official Synopsis
- A kindhearted widow takes care of everyone but herself. When a dashing snowman comes to life, he helps her rebuild her home - and her heart.
Love Hard
Let's go, fans of Nina Dobrev! Our favorite star from The Vampire Diaries released a Christmas movie titled Love Hard in November 2021, and although a few years have passed already since it officially dropped, it's still one of the best Christmas films on Netflix. Nina Dobrev takes on the role of Natalie, who's a writer. She travels to the other side of the country to surprise a guy she met online, but she quickly discovers that she has been tricked.
It turns out that Josh, who she was supposed to meet, used the photos of his best friend as his own. After spending some time with both of them, Natalie realizes her true feelings. Are you ready to see who she chooses?
Official Synopsis
- After meeting her perfect match on a dating app, an LA writer learns she's been catfished when she flies 3,000 miles to surprise him for Christmas.
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Scrooge: A Christmas Carol
Charles Dickens' famous Christmas scary story has its own animated musical that aims to charm even those who hate Christmas movies. The film is directed by Stephen Donnelly, and the protagonist is voiced by none other than the amazing Luke Evans. Moreover, Olivia Colman stars as the Ghost of Christmas Past, and Johnny Flynn plays Bob Cratchit.
The title was released on November 18, 2022, and it's 96 minutes long. If you decide to give this animation a chance, you'll see how one bitter and greedy character goes through a series of challenges on Christmas that will change him forever.
Official Synopsis
- This time-traveling adventure puts a new spin on a Christmas classic with songs from the musical mind behind Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory.
Meet Me Next Christmas
Why would someone be so desperate to get a ticket to a Pentatonix concert? Well, it's not always because we're such big fans of the band. In the case of Layla in Meet Me Next Christmas, she's trying to keep her promise to meet a man she met the previous Christmas at this exact event. What a romantic story!
However, everything won't go as smoothly as you think. She soon realizes that all tickets are sold out and decides to use a personal concierge service. Unfortunately, Teddy, who's in charge of helping her with the tickets, turns out to be way more charming than it seems at first. If you want to see which man will capture Layla's heart, don't hesitate to watch the movie.
Official Synopsis
- On a quest to reconnect with the man of her dreams, Layla races across New York City to find a ticket to a sold-out Pentatonix Christmas Eve concert.
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