{"id":26719,"date":"2022-12-07T11:19:12","date_gmt":"2022-12-07T10:19:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.radiotimes.com\/?p=1751294"},"modified":"2022-12-07T15:18:41","modified_gmt":"2022-12-07T14:18:41","slug":"best-christmas-movies-on-netflix-uk-in-2022-from-falling-for-christmas-to-the-noel-diary","status":"publish","type":"rss_feed","link":"https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/radiotimes\/rss_feed\/best-christmas-movies-on-netflix-uk-in-2022-from-falling-for-christmas-to-the-noel-diary\/","title":{"rendered":"Best Christmas movies on Netflix UK in 2022 \u2013 from Falling for Christmas to The Noel Diary"},"content":{"rendered":"

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By Morgan Cormack\n \t\t<\/p>

Published: Wednesday, 07 December 2022 at 12:00 am<\/p>

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It may only be the start of December right now, but there\u2019s no better time to hunker down with a festive film than this very moment, we say.<\/p>\n

The nights are drawing in, the weather is growing more baltic by the second and the prime conditions for some serious Christmas<\/a>-themed movie enjoyment are upon us. As well as Disney Plus<\/a> and Amazon Prime Video<\/a>, Netflix<\/a> is home to a fair share of some of our beloved favourites but also more recently, some brand new watches that have certainly captured our imaginations (and our hearts).<\/p>\n

Lindsay Lohan has recently returned to the big screen in anticipated festive romcom Falling for Christmas, while Vanessa Hudgens\u2019s\u00a0The Princess Switch<\/a> continues to be the film franchise that we can\u2019t help but crack out at this time of the year.<\/p>\n

Other new films include The Noel Diary, and lest we forget the 2015 Toni Collette-led horror Krampus<\/a>, which is something slightly different \u2013 and terrifying \u2013 from the rest of our December watchlist.<\/p>\n

RadioTimes.com<\/a> has put together our selection of the best festive films to watch on the platform while you finish off all those Christmas chocolates.<\/p>\n

So, without further ado, here are the best Christmas movies to watch and stream on Netflix UK in 2022 to spread a little bit of festive cheer.<\/p>\n

Best Christmas movies on Netflix UK in 2022<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Falling for Christmas<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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Chord Overstreet as Jake in Falling for Christmas.<\/span><\/figcaption> Netflix<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n

If there\u2019s one thing you can be certain of when it comes to Yuletide watching, it\u2019s the fact that emotional romcoms are never far from the TV schedule. In Falling for Christmas<\/a>, Lindsay Lohan returns to the big screen as Sierra Belmont, a\u00a0newly engaged heiress who has a skiing accident in the days before Christmas.<\/p>\n

After she is diagnosed with amnesia, she finds herself in the care of handsome cabin owner Jake (Chord Overstreet) and his daughter. Queue a will they, won\u2019t they storyline to keep you guessing and a fair share of heartwarming romance.<\/p>\n

While the premise is far from ordinary, the film has quickly ticked many viewers\u2019 boxes on what they want in a festive film: an easy watch, quietly comedic and somewhat predictable.<\/p>\n

Watch Falling for Christmas now on Netflix<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

The Noel Diary<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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Justin Hartley as Jacob in The Noel Diary.<\/span><\/figcaption> Netflix<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n

The best kinds of Christmas films are those that somehow end up in a whirlwind of events that you least expect. With The Noel Diary, we follow Justin Hartley as Jacob Turner, a best-selling author who returns home at Christmas to settle his mother\u2019s estate upon her death.<\/p>\n

Instead, he discovers a diary that holds secrets to the past and also to Rachel (Barrett Doss) \u2013 an intriguing young woman on a mission of her own. Together, they embark on a journey to confront their pasts and discover a future that\u2019s totally unexpected.<\/p>\n

Watch The Noel Diary now on Netflix<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Jingle Jangle: A Christmas journey<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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Forest Whitaker as Jeronicus Jangle in Jingle Jangle: A Christmas Journey.<\/span><\/figcaption> Netflix<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n

If you\u2019re looking for the kind of festive musical that has an important life message at it\u2019s centre, look no further than this 2020 film.<\/p>\n

In Jingle Jangle: A Christmas journey<\/a>, we follow the story of Jeronicus Jangle, an eccentric inventor who loses his passion for life after a personal tragedy. It takes a visit from his granddaughter, a creative young girl called Journey, to once again spark his enthusiasm \u2013 but it might be too late to thwart a dastardly scheme by his former apprentice-turned-rival.<\/p>\n

Watch Jingle Jangle: A Christmas Journey now on Netflix<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Single All the Way<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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Philemon Chambers as Nick and Michael Urie as Peter in Single All the Way.<\/span><\/figcaption> Philippe Bosse\/Netflix<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n

When it comes to Christmas movies generally, you can somewhat guess the plotline and unfortunately, the genre lacks diversity in all areas. But this recent Netflix movie seeks to rectify some gaping representation holes and is the streaming giant\u2019s first gay festive romcom.<\/p>\n

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Single All the Way<\/a> follows bachelor Peter (Michael Urie), whose plans to bring his boyfriend home for Christmas are derailed when he discovers that his new man is actually someone else\u2019s husband.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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When Peter convinces his best friend Nick (Philemon Chambers) to accompany him instead, his family soon hatch a plan to make a real relationship happen between the pair. But, of course, like any good romantic film, the pair are left to contemplate their own relationship and ask themselves how much they really mean to each other.<\/p>\n

Watch Single All the Way now on Netflix<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Love Hard<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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Nina Dobrev as Natalie Bauer in Love Hard.<\/span><\/figcaption> Netflix<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n

There\u2019s just something about romcoms and Christmas that seem to go hand in hand, and this 2021 Netflix release fits the bill perfectly. Starring The Vampire Diaries\u2019 Nina Dobrev, this film takes everything we know and love about the genre and upends it with a modern twist.<\/p>\n

Dating apps and catfishing plague this LA writer\u2019s fledging romance and when Natalie (Dobrev) finds out that she\u2019s been speaking to an entirely different person than she thought \u2013 after having travelled 3,000 miles to surprise him for the holidays \u2013 hope is almost lost.<\/p>\n

She soon finds out that actually, she\u2019s been catfished by her dream man\u2019s childhood friend Josh (Jimmy O Yang) who is equally as unlucky in love. Essentially, this is a lighthearted romantic comedy that chronicles Natalie\u2019s attempts to reel in love, all with varying results.<\/p>\n

Watch Love Hard now on Netflix<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

The Princess Switch<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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Vanessa Hudgens as Stacy in The Princess Switch 3: Romancing the Star.<\/span><\/figcaption><\/div>\n<\/div>\n

A Netflix Christmas film list can\u2019t be complete without a mention of The Princess Switch. Now onto its third movie, the franchise has won over viewers with how charming it is, not to mention the sheer amount of joyful escapism the three films provide.<\/p>\n

The identity swapping premise is rather simple but it doesn\u2019t mean it gets any less interesting to watch. In the first film, we follow\u00a0Margaret, Duchess of Montenaro, who, one week prior to Christmas, switches places with Stacy, a Chicago \u2018commoner\u2019 who looks exactly like her.<\/p>\n

With the assistance of a magical Santa\u2019s helper, Margaret falls in love with Stacy\u2019s handsome co-worker while Stacy falls in love with Margaret\u2019s fianc\u00e9, the dashing Prince.<\/p>\n

As for the other two movies, there\u2019s ascensions to the throne, romance and fun in store, which is the perfect kind of film trilogy to get stuck into at Christmas time.<\/p>\n

Watch The Princess Switch now on Netflix<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Christmas with You<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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Aimee Garcia as Angelina and Freddie Prinze Jr as Miguel in Christmas with You.<\/span><\/figcaption> Netflix<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n

Pair any good Christmas film with a catchy (yet melodic) soundtrack and you basically have a festive hit.<\/p>\n

In this recently released movie, pop star Angelina (Aimee Garcia) escapes to grant a young fan\u2019s wish in small town New York even though she\u2019s suffering with career burn out. She not only finds the inspiration to revitalise her career, but also a shot at true love.<\/p>\n

Watch Christmas with You now on Netflix<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

I Believe in Santa<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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Christina Moore as Lisa and John Ducey as Tom in I Believe in Santa.<\/span><\/figcaption> Netflix<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n

If you\u2019re looking for the kind of film that will most likely leave you with a smile on your face and believing a little more in the magic of Christmas, look no further than this upcoming Netflix release.<\/p>\n

The new film, which will land on the streamer on Wednesday 14th December, follows Lisa (Christina Moore) and her new romantic flame Tom (John Ducey). All is going well in their blissful five months of dating until Lisa learns that Tom is actually obsessed with her least favourite holiday of the year.<\/p>\n

The big question of the film is, though: is it time to give Christmas another chance?<\/p>\n

Watch I Believe in Santa now on Netflix<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Krampus<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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The cast of Krampus.<\/span><\/figcaption> SEAC<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n

Now, if you\u2019re looking for a Christmas film that doesn\u2019t quite fit the bill of everything being all romance-led, filled with candy canes and comes with a touch of impending doom, look no further than this Toni Collette-led horror hit.<\/p>\n

The film may have been released in 2015, but it\u2019s the perfect horror-comedy to nestle down with this December if you\u2019re looking for something to break up the sheer amount of rom-coms hitting our screens.<\/p>\n

In the film, the Austro-Bavarian folklore demon Krampus is awakened when a dysfunctional family drives a young boy to lose his festive spirit. Krampus is, quite literally, the stuff of nightmares and seeks to punish naughty children at Christmas time.<\/p>\n

The film is packed full of jump scares, especially when Krampus takes siege in their quiet neighbourhood. You\u2019ve been warned\u2026<\/p>\n

Watch Krampus now on Netflix<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Scrooge: A Christmas Carol<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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Scrooge: A Christmas Carol.<\/span><\/figcaption> Netflix<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n

Netflix has taken to adapting a Charles Dickens classic and this new film, which was just released last month, is a glorious animation. A Christmas Carol has seen iterations as a Muppet-filled affair, a 1901 silent film and a 2009 computer animated feature film, also.<\/p>\n

This time round, though, this newly released Netflix film<\/a> updates\u00a0the famous 1970 Leslie Bricusse-composed musical with reimagined songs.<\/p>\n

And when we tell you that this is a star-studded voicing affair, we mean it. Not only do we have Luke Evans as Adult Scrooge, we also have Olivia Colman as \u2018Past\u2019, the Ghost of Christmas Past,\u00a0Jessie Buckley as Isabel Fezziwig and Johnny Flynn as Bob Cratchit.<\/p>\n

Rounding out the cast is Fra Fee as Harry Huffam, Giles Terera as Tom Jenkins, Trevor Dion Nicholas as \u2018Present\u2019, James Cosmo as Mr Fezziwig and Jonathan Pryce as Jacob Marley.<\/p>\n

Watch Scrooge: A Christmas Carol now on Netflix<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Holidate<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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Emma Roberts as Sloane and Luke Bracey as Jackson in Holidate.<\/span><\/figcaption> Netflix<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n

\u2018Feel-good\u2019 is the term that springs to mind when describing this festive number, and it\u2019s clear to see why. Holidate<\/a> follows two strangers who, fed up with being single over the holidays, agree to be one another\u2019s dates to their respective holiday gatherings while they remain single.<\/p>\n

We follow them as they go from being platonic plus-ones to fighting their very real (and growing) feelings towards each other. Not only does it have a touch of raunch to it, the film also includes a good slate of festive songs that will leave you humming along long after watching.<\/p>\n

Watch Holidate now on Netflix<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

A Castle for Christmas<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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Brooke Shields as Sophie in A Castle for Christmas.<\/span><\/figcaption> Netflix<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n

This movie may be a little bit silly, but it\u2019s all part of the festive charm that makes it such an easy watch.<\/p>\n

To escape a scandal, a best-selling author journeys to Scotland where she falls in love with a castle \u2013 and faces off with the grumpy duke who owns it.<\/p>\n

A Castle for Christmas<\/a> stars Brooke Shields as protagonist Sophie Brown, while Cary Elwes plays Duke Myles. There\u2019s also even a cameo from Drew Barrymore.<\/p>\n

Watch A Castle for Christmas now on Netflix<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Dance Dreams: Hot Chocolate Nutcracker<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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Dance Dreams: Hot Chocolate Nutcracker.<\/span><\/figcaption> Netflix<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n

This documentary film is a welcome change from the usual comedic fayre that populates Netflix\u2019s Christmas movie lists usually.<\/p>\n

In this Shonda Rhimes docufilm, we learn more about Debbie Allen\u2019s (Grey\u2019s Anatomy) career and follow her group of dance students as they prepare for Allen\u2019s annual Hot Chocolate Nutcracker.<\/p>\n

It\u2019s a behind-the-scenes look at Allen\u2019s own dancing school, but also provides crucial insight into a career and dance style that is usually vastly underrepresented.<\/p>\n

Watch Dance Dreams: Hot Chocolate Nutcracker now on Netflix<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Nativity!<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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Marc Wootton as Mr Poppy in Nativity 3: Dude, Where\u2019s My Donkey?<\/span><\/figcaption> E1 Entertainment<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n

For many people, this 2009 comedy film always ranks top of their Christmas watchlist \u2013 and for good reason. It\u2019s only gone on to launch three sequels and a musical, after all.<\/p>\n

In the original film, we follow school teacher Paul Maddens (Martin Freeman) who is tasked with directing the annual Nativity play. Being taunted\u00a0by a teacher from a rival school, Paul foolishly promises that an old flame, now a Hollywood producer, is coming to see his production.<\/p>\n

He attempts to put on the biggest Nativity of all time, but the result of the movie is actually really rather sweet. You\u2019ll be left laughing at the group of adorable children that surround Freeman throughout the film, but also look out for cameos from Alan Carr and Ricky Tomlinson.<\/p>\n

Watch Nativity! now on Netflix<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

How the Grinch Stole Christmas<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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Taylor Momsen as Cindy Lou Who and Jim Carrey as the Grinch in How the Grinch Stole Christmas.<\/span><\/figcaption> Getty Images<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n

Every year, almost like clockwork, this 2000 film slowly creeps its way back into Netflix\u2019s top 10 rankings. It\u2019s a classic and not only stars Jim Carrey, Taylor Momsen and Christine Baranski, it\u2019s also a hilarious tale about the meaning behind everyone\u2019s favourite holiday.<\/p>\n

Based on the well-known Dr Seuss children\u2019s story, this live-action feature film follows Cindy Lou, a six-year-old girl who believes in the spirit of Christmas and sets out to reform the Grinch, who lives in\u00a0solitude just outside Whoville, hates the townsfolk and despises Christmas.<\/p>\n

Watch How the Grinch Stole Christmas now on Netflix<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

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