Perhaps 2025 was not a particularly relaxing year, but one thing is for certain: Christmas will arrive on time! Looking to switch to festive mode at home quickly? Vogue Hong Kong has curated a list of 19 Christmas-themed TV shows and movies on Netflix, featuring everything from romantic comedies and hilarious escapades to heartwarming family films!

1. Man vs Baby

Whenever Rowan Atkinson appears, disaster and laughter are destined to coexist. In Man vs Baby, this comedy legend steps away from his familiar role as a security guard and finds himself tasked with caring for a newborn in a luxurious London apartment. It’s clear to all viewers that this will lead to bottles flying, diaper explosions, and sleep deprivation occurring at a frantic pace.

However, what truly surprises in this film is the tenderness hidden beneath the chaos. Trevor’s awkward attempts to “get things right” add not just humour but also a layer of holiday-specific healing. Christmas is not about perfection; it’s about the willingness to be present and shoulder responsibilities. Man vs Baby comically embodies this spirit.

2. My Secret Santa

My Secret Santa embodies all the classic elements of a Christmas romantic film: snowy landscapes, mistaken identities, good-hearted lies, and just the right amount of love. Greta Carew-Johns plays Taylor, a single mother who must disguise herself as Santa Claus for work. Corey Sevier plays a hotel heir who becomes the one person she shouldn’t fall for but can’t avoid.

As the lies spiral out of control, the romance grows sweeter. You can almost predict every twist, but that’s part of the charm of a Christmas movie. Within the familiarity lies a sense of comfort and happiness. My Secret Santa is a holiday film that will bring a smile to your face.

3. Home for Christmas Season 3

A heartwarming Norwegian romantic comedy on Netflix that captures the spirit of Christmas while delivering authentic, heartfelt moments. The story revolves around Johanne, a woman in her thirties who faces the unspoken pressures of being single, her life progress, and the idea of a “perfect family” each Christmas at her family dinner table.

Now in its third season, Johanne is 35 years old and still grappling with the scars of a breakup while juggling career advancement and family relationships. Amidst snowy landscapes, quaint town decorations, and festive gatherings, she repeatedly contemplates whether there is still room for love in her life.

Home for Christmas Season 3 has become a holiday must-watch for many viewers, not because it offers fairytale-like solutions, but because it honestly captures the most genuine emotions of Christmas. Loneliness, anticipation, chaos, and tenderness coexist. As the year comes to a close, this film feels like a quiet friend accompanying you home, reminding you to slow down and embrace your own Christmas amidst the season’s festivities.

4. A Merry Little Ex-Mas

A Merry Little Ex-Mas lays bare the most painful yet authentic emotions of Christmas as they relate to “exes.” Starring Alicia Silverstone, the film follows a divorced couple attempting to host “one last complete family Christmas” for their child. Beneath the snow, decorations, and festive dining, old feelings, new romances, and unresolved emotions intertwine and intensify.

The film’s Christmas atmosphere doesn’t stem from fairytale romance, but from familiar holiday scenes: a beautifully decorated living room, forced smiles maintaining peace, and emotional rifts that only seem to widen at year-end. A Merry Little Ex-Mas reminds viewers that Christmas doesn’t have to be perfect and that it’s precisely this imperfection that makes it real and touching.

5. Jingle Bell Heist

If you want to add a touch of rhythm and rebellion to your Christmas movie experience, Jingle Bell Heist is a surprising choice. Set against the backdrop of Christmas Eve in London, the film follows two financially struggling strangers who plan a festive heist targeting a high-end department store amid a sea of lights and window displays.

The snowy street scenes, Christmas music, and urban rhythm intertwine to create a festive atmosphere and a sense of metropolitan adventure. As the two navigate stealing and escaping, their feelings for each other quietly blossom, allowing the film to maintain the warmth and companionship that a Christmas movie should embody.

6. The Night My Dad Saved Christmas 2

When Santa Claus suddenly goes missing amidst the chaotic holiday season, a quirky actor is forced to step in and play Santa. Meanwhile, a father and his teenage son must team up against the ticking clock, along with a band of eccentric “helpers,” to embark on a rescue mission, determined to bring the real Santa back in just one night. The film brims with exaggerated humour, festive decorations, and family adventure.

Beneath the laughter, it also retains the themes of “becoming a better person and bringing the family closer together,” making this rescue mission not just a farcical escapade but also a gentle reminder as the year comes to a close.

7. Champagne Reminder

Imagine the romance of Christmas stretching from a snowy town to a wintry Paris. The story follows a determined American executive who flies to France on Christmas Eve to finalise the acquisition of a champagne brand. However, amidst the twinkling lights and bubbling champagne in the festive atmosphere, she unexpectedly finds herself falling into a romantic affair. When she discovers that her love interest is, in fact, the heir of a champagne dynasty, love and career suddenly stand in opposition.

The film weaves a rich Christmas atmosphere with Parisian holiday lights, the warm scent of wine, and year-end emotions. It elegantly presents a whimsical and charming Christmas love fantasy, making it perfect for enjoying with a glass of champagne on a cosy year-end night.

8. With Love, Meghan: Holiday Celebration

This festive film feels like transforming winter inspirations from Pinterest into a watchable life vignette. Led by Meghan Markle, the audience is invited into her home in Montecito, where holiday decorations, festive recipes, handmade gifts, and family traditions gradually create a gentle rhythm of “slowing down to prepare for the holidays.”

The genuine sense of companionship is most touching. Chatting in the kitchen, savouring wine, and sharing laughter, can evoke memories of one’s own year-end moments. This is a Christmas film that doesn’t require plot conflicts to warm the heart.

9. The Holiday

This classic film almost instantly puts you in “Christmas mode.” On one side is Amanda (played by Cameron Diaz), a movie trailer editor from Los Angeles, and on the other is Iris (played by Kate Winslet), a journalist living in Surrey, England. Both recently heartbroken, the two women impulsively swap homes during the holiday season, transitioning from California sunshine to the frosty warmth of a British cottage, creating a movie that inherently has a soft holiday filter.

Nancy Meyers showcases her masterful “dreamy interior aesthetic” to the fullest here: Christmas lights, cosy sweaters, warm drinks, the tranquillity of a country cottage, and the after-party nightcap. With dual love stories featuring Jude Law and Jack Black, romance is portrayed as light and healing. It doesn’t rely on clichéd plot twists; instead, it reminds you, with the most comforting rhythm, that even in the coldest part of the year, love and new beginnings can still feel warm.

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