It’s Christmas — a day that rarely feels complete without settling in to watch a feel-good film that captures the warmth, joy, and magic of the season.
Whether you’re gathered with family, sharing laughs with friends, or enjoying some quiet time alone, Christmas-themed movies offer the perfect blend of laughter, love, nostalgia, and heartfelt reflection.
To help you curate your holiday viewing, here’s a selection of Christmas-themed movies to add to your watchlist this festive season.
A Very Dirty Christmas (Cinemas)
Running time: 2hrs
Starring: Ini Edo, Lateef Adedimeji, Nancy Isime, Femi Branch, Ik Ogbonna
Synopsis: A veil abruptly descends over the busy Shibuya area amid the bustling Halloween crowds, trapping countless civilians inside. In the aftermath, ten colonies across Japan are transformed into dens of curses.
Jingle Bell Heist (Netflix)
Running time: 1hr 36mins
Starring: Olivia Holt, Lucy Punch, Connor Swindells, Ellie Nun
Synopsis: Two down-on-their-luck, hourly workers team up to rob a posh London department store on Christmas Eve. Will they steal each other’s hearts along the way?
Christmas At The George’s (YouTube)
Running time: 1hr 53mins
Starring: Bolaji Ogunmola, Imisioluwa Ayanwale, Kanaga Me, Kayode Ojuolape
Synopsis: The siblings navigate relationship issues and a forced family bonding experience, including a Christmas photoshoot and cooking. Amidst the chaos, a series of encounters leads to surprising connections.
Bride For The Season (YouTube)
Running time: 1hr 43mins
Starring: Uzo Osimkpa, Bamike Adenibuyan, Rimini Egbuson, Dera Anidiobi
Synopsis: A brilliant analyst decides to challenge the power of faith by planning a Christmas wedding ahead of destiny itself. His path crosses with a wedding planner whose own dreams are quietly falling apart.
A Merry Little Ex-mas (Netflix)
Running time: 1hr 31mins
Starring: Alicia Silverstone, Oliver Hudson, Pierson Fode
Synopsis: All Kate and Everett want for Christmas is an amicable divorce and one last holiday as a family, but new flames and old feelings complicate their plans.
Oh. What. Fun. (Prime Video)
Running time: 1hr 48mins
Starring: Felicity Jones, Michelle Pfeiffer, Chloe Grace Moretz
Synopsis: Claire plans a special Christmas; however, she is forgotten by her family. When they finally realise that she is missing, their holiday is at risk until she returns to give them the celebration they deserve.