{"id":41568,"date":"2023-12-11T17:20:40","date_gmt":"2023-12-11T16:20:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.radiotimes.com\/?p=1756945"},"modified":"2023-12-11T17:57:00","modified_gmt":"2023-12-11T16:57:00","slug":"best-christmas-movies-on-netflix-uk-in-2023-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-2023-from-falling-for-christmas-to-the-noel-diary\/","title":{"rendered":"Best Christmas movies on Netflix UK in 2023 \u2013 from Falling for Christmas to The Noel Diary"},"content":{"rendered":"

It’s the most wonderful time of the year – especially for fans of Lindsay Lohan and, well, Christmas! <\/p>

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

Published: Monday, 11 December 2023 at 16:20 PM<\/p>

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We\u2019re approaching the midway point in December \u2013 which means you might already have worked your way through several of the classic Christmas films from Elf to Love Actually.<\/p>\n

Luckily, if you\u2019re after a few more festive films to enjoy in the run-up to the big day, Netflix<\/a> has a vast selection box to tuck into \u2013 and while the quality might be extremely<\/em> variable there are a couple of genuine greats alongside the more cheesy offerings.<\/p>\n

Nancy Myers\u2019 2006 romcom The Holiday \u2013 with its all-star cast featuring Kate Winslet, Cameron Diaz, Jude Law and Jack Black \u2013 has more than earned its place in the Christmas canon over the years, while there\u2019s even an Oscar-nominated option in the shape of 2019 animation Klaus.<\/p>\n

And when it comes to the aforementioned cheesy options there is a seemingly endless supply \u2013 from last year\u2019s Falling for Christmas starring Lindsay Lohan to heartwarming romcom Single All the Way and Vanessa Hudgens\u2019s festive franchise The Princess Switch<\/a>.<\/p>\n

RadioTimes.com<\/a> has put together our selection of the best festive films to watch on the streaming giant as you hunker down with your nearest and dearest.<\/p>\n

So, without further ado, read on for the best Christmas movies to watch and stream on Netflix UK in 2023 to spread a little bit of festive cheer.<\/p>\n

Best Netflix Christmas movies to watch in 2023<\/strong><\/h2>\n

The Holiday<\/h2>\n
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Jude Law and Cameron Diaz in The Holiday<\/span><\/figcaption> Columbia Pictures<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n

Love Actually is probably still the most beloved star-studded mid-2000s Christmas romcom \u2013 but Nancy Myers\u2019s 2006 film can give it a good run for its money and is now firmly established as a festive favourite.<\/p>\n

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The film sees Kate Winslet and Cameron Diaz star as two women living in England and the US respectively who swap homes for the festive period in a bid to cast aside their relationship woes \u2013 only to each find themselves falling for local guys played by Jack Black and Jude Law.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Watch The Holiday now on Netflix<\/a><\/strong><\/div>\n<\/div>\n

Klaus<\/h2>\n
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Klaus<\/span><\/figcaption> Netflix<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n

The first Netflix original film to be nominated for the Best Animated Feature award at the Oscars, Klaus is a charming, heart-warming film that serves as an alternative origin story for Santa Claus, who is voiced by J. K. Simmons as part of a star-studded voice cast that also includes Jason Schwartzman, Rashida Jones, and Joan Cusack.<\/p>\n

Schwartzman plays Jesper, a hapless student postman who is stationed in the miserable, selfish Arctic town of Smeerensburg as a punishment for being the worst person at his Academy, with his life changing when he comes across a brilliant but reclusive toymaker known as Klaus.<\/p>\n

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

The Christmas Chronicles<\/h2>\n
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The Christmas Chronicles<\/span><\/figcaption> Netflix<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n

There have been a lot of great on-screen Santas over the years \u2013 from Richard Attenborough to Tim Allen \u2013 and the idea to cast Kurt Russell as Jolly Old Saint Nick (alongside Goldie Hawn as Mrs Claus) was a stroke of genius from the creative team behind this Netflix original family flick from 2018.<\/p>\n

It follows a pair of siblings whose plan to capture Santa Claus on camera one Christmas Eve goes horribly awry \u2013 leading them to form an alliance with the big man and his elves in order to save Christmas. It was followed by a sequel on 2020, which is also worth a watch.<\/p>\n

Watch The Christmas Chronicles now on Netflix<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

Robin Robin<\/h2>\n
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Robin Robin (NETFLIX)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/div>\n

Aardman Animations currently has a new Chicken Run film on the way to Netflix \u2013 but if you\u2019re looking for something more explicitly festive you can check out the studio\u2019s 2021 musical short Robin Robin, which also follows a stop motion bird attempting a heist.<\/p>\n

The robin in question has been raised by a family of mice and has only recently become aware that she is rather different from her relatives, so she sets out on a daring adventure to steal a star and prove that she too can be a good mouse. The impressive voice cast includes Richard E. Grant, Gillian Anderson and Adeel Akhtar.<\/p>\n

Watch Robin Robin now on Netflix<\/strong><\/a><\/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

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

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>

Falling for Christmas<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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Lindsay Lohan and Chord Overstreet 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 newly engaged heiress who has a skiing accident in the days leading up to 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

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

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 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

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

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

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

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

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

Sign up for Netflix from \u00a36.99 a month<\/a>. Netflix is also available on Sky Glass<\/a> and Virgin Media Stream<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Looking for something else to watch? Check out the best <\/a>Netflix series<\/a> and best Netflix movies<\/a> to keep you entertained, or visit our TV Guide<\/a> or Streaming Guide<\/a>\u00a0for more to watch.<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Christmas double issue of Radio Times magazine is on sale now<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013\u00a0<\/strong>subscribe now<\/strong><\/a>. For more from the biggest stars in TV, listen to the\u00a0<\/strong>Radio Times View From My Sofa podcast<\/strong><\/a>.<\/strong><\/p> <\/body><\/html>\n

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