There's no better feeling in the world than cozying up in your best Christmas pajamas with a mug of hot chocolate and watching a Christmas movie. Even more so if it's a romantic Christmas movie! There's just something about the holiday season that makes love feel like it's all around. Whether you're in love this Christmas or are just a sucker for a good Christmas movie, there are so many heartwarming, romantic flicks to enjoy this holiday season, including new flicks for 2023!
From classics like White Christmas to new favorites like Lindsay Lohan's Falling for Christmas there is a romantic Christmas movie (and some from the beloved rom-com genre) that everyone will love. Whether you're celebrating Christmas in July or looking for something to watch in the heart of the holly jolly season, these feel-good Christmas movies never fail to deliver all year round. Just don't forget to set the mood with a plethora of holidays sweets and treats, cozy Christmas blankets and your favorite movie marathon partner in crime (even if it's just your dog!). After all Christmas won't come around for another full year, so make the most of the season while you can! If you get through these movies in a flash check out the best Christmas movies on Hallmark Channel, Netflix, and Disney+. Happy holidays and happy streaming!
1
Love Actually
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Whether you're drawn to Liam Neeson's heartwarming struggle as a single dad, or Hugh Grant's love affair with a cheeky employee, there's a little something for everyone in this beloved holiday classic.
2
Best. Christmas. Ever!
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Charlotte believes the events of her friend Jackie's life, detailed in her yearly holiday newsletter, are too good to be true. When the pair of friends are thrown together on Christmas, Charlotte plans to discover the real truth.
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3
A Welcome Home Christmas
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Jana Kramer and Brandon Quinn star in this heartwarming movie about an Army counselor who falls for a soldier at Christmastime.
4
It's a Wonderful Life
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An angel helps a down-on-his-luck businessman see how the lives of his loved one's would differ, had he never existed.
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5
Christmas in Carolina
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A career-driven investment banker meets a former NBA player, and she rediscovers the spirit of Christmas with a visit to his small hometown.
6
You've Got Mail
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A classic romantic comedy set against the backdrop of the Christmas season. What could be better?
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7
Christmas With You
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An overworked pop star escapes to a small town in New York for Christmas, hoping to make a young fan's dream come true. While there she meets someone who might just be her one true love.
8
The Holiday
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British country girl Kate Winslet and California career woman Cameron Diaz swap lives during the holidays in hopes of mending their broken hearts.
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9
Last Christmas
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This 2019 movie starring Emilia Clarke as a Christmas store elf who finds a man who seems too good to be true.
10
Bridget Jones's Diary
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This movie not only has an all-star cast with Colin Firth, Hugh Grant, and Renée Zellweger, but it also has one of the best first kiss scenes ever. Truthfully, this list could just be Bridget Jones's Diary over and over again.
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11
The Last Holiday
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A terminal diagnosis encourages an introverted woman to take back her life and enjoy one final holiday. On her adventure, she manages to charm everyone she meets—except for her longtime love interest.
12
Meet Me in St. Louis
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Judy Garland's rendition of "Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas" is only one of the delightful tunes you'll be humming throughout the holidays.
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13
Christmas in Connecticut
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One of the most famous food writers around is pretending that she's a housewife in Connecticut, but must scramble to prevent being caught in her lie when her biggest fan wants to have dinner at her house on Christmas Eve.
14
Holiday Affair
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Connie Ennis is caught between the charming Steve Mason and nice guy Carl Davis in this classic romantic Christmas flick.
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15
Elf
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Kids and adults alike will never get tired of Buddy the Elf's hilarious antics. While the little ones are giggling over Buddy's jokes, you'll be swooning over his adorable romance.
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A Very Merry Mix-Up
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If you're a fan of feel-good Hallmark Christmas movies, this one's for you. A woman goes to meet her fiancé's family at Christmas and ends up at a different house, only to discover that her bond with the wrong family is stronger than her connection with the right one.
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17
Serendipity
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Last-minute Christmas shopping pays off for John Cusack and Kate Beckinsale in this sweet story about fate, friendship, and following your heart.
18
The Trouble With Mistletoe
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When a single woman runs into the man who stood her up in high school over the holidays, she finds her head and her heart at odds as she falls for him all over again.
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12 Dates of Christmas
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If you love Groundhog Day, you need to watch this festive spin on the concept of a recurring day. Plus, Amy Smart is the unofficial queen of romantic holiday movies.
20
Love Hard
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A writer thinks she's found the love of her life on a dating app. When she travels to surprise his for Christmas, she realizes he isn't who he says he is.
Megan Stein
Megan Stein is the executive editor for The Pioneer Woman, and oversees entertainment, features, and news for the website. Whether it's catching up on the latest true crime podcast, or re-watching the best '80s movies for the zillionth time, she's always here to talk about anything and everything relating to pop culture.
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