Kicking off my official Christmas movie binge! Wait, scratch that—I already did. My entire November was a blur of twinkling lights, questionable plot twists, and enough hot cocoa to float a reindeer.
Now, I’m sharing the full list of those wonderfully corny, easy-to-watch films from the streaming giant. Bring on all the mushy storylines and predictable plots that create that perfect holiday fantasy I could never have. I saw it all: the snowman-turned-hunk (Hot Frosty), the awkward ex-lovers (Our Little Secret), and even the all-male Christmas revue (The Merry Gentlemen).
Consider this your ultimate guide to the best (and most ridiculously cheesy) Christmas escapism Netflix had to offer this season. You’re welcome. You can view the 2021 christmas list here.
1. Our Little Secret
Year: 2024 | Cast: Lindsay Lohan, Ian Harding
After discovering their significant others are siblings, two resentful exes must spend Christmas under one roof – while hiding their romantic history
WanderWoMom Says: ”Our Little Secret” is a delightfully tangled Christmas knot!
La Lohan: Check. Ian Harding (Yep, from Pretty Little Liars!): Check. Childhood Sweethearts/Exes Forced Together: Double Check.
This movie takes the Meet the Parents holiday chaos and throws a massive curveball: two resentful exes find out their current partners are siblings—and they’re all spending Christmas under one roof. Hiding their epic romantic history while trying to impress an overbearing mother (hi, Kristin Chenoweth!) leads to a truly unhinged holiday weekend. It’s got the necessary corny plot, but a sprinkle of screwball comedy (and maybe some accidental edibles) gives it a fun, slightly edgier kick than your average Christmas flick.
2. Haul Out the Holly
Year: 2022 | Lacey Chabert, Wes Brown
After a breakup, an editor returns to her Christmas-loving town and begrudgingly joins the rigidly planned festivities run by her childhood best friend.
WanderWoMom Says: For me, living on Evergreen Lane would be a total dream come true—I’m ready for those overly organized (maybe a little “OA”) Christmas traditions! But the film flips the script, following Emily, who returns to the seemingly perfect street and finds herself conflicted. Her childhood experience of the holidays was centered on her parents’ intense focus on the festivities they founded, which left her feeling like she missed out on the true joy and one-on-one time. It’s a great, mushy reminder that sometimes the biggest traditions can overshadow the small moments. A wonderfully corny addition to the binge!
3. Haul Out the Holly Lit Up
Year: 2023 | Lacey Chabert, Wes Brown
Evergreen Lane prepares for another joyful Christmas, but when a family of festive influencers moves in, they unpack some not-so-friendly competition.
WanderWoMom Says: Emily is officially converted! She has finally embraced the strict, festive traditions her parents founded, only to face a new challenge: the Jolly Johnsons. These newcomers are even more obsessively enthusiastic (and slightly over the top!) about joining the lane, and they’re trying to change all the beloved traditions just so they can hard-fit themselves in. This sequel is a hilarious, over-the-top battle for Christmas supremacy. It proves that when it comes to holiday decorating, sometimes you just can’t mess with a classic!
4. Our Holiday Story
Year: 2024 | Cast: Nikki DeLoach, Warren Christie, Sydney Scotia
A loving couple shares the story of how they met and fell in love when their daughter’s boyfriend comes to meet them for the first time at Christmas.
WanderWoMom Says: Delightfully cliche and wonderfully corny, but it beautifully reminds you that it’s always the magic of Christmas that brings destiny and love together. Grab the cocoa and prepare for a happy ending!
5. Twas the Text Before Christmas
Year: 2023 | Cast: Merritt Patterson, Trevor Donovan
An unexpected text message inspires Addie to take a festive trip to Vermont, where the friendship she finds with Nana will change her life forever.
WanderWoMom Says: Randomly cute and exactly what the holiday doctor ordered! “Twas the Text Before Christmas” makes you throw out the rule book. Don’t talk to strangers? Maybe. But sometimes those exceptions lead you to the most unexpected connections—the new friend, the family you needed, or even a true love. A little predictable, a lot of heart.
6. All I Need for Christmas
Year: 2024 | Cast: Mallory Jansen, Dan Jeannotte
Over Christmas, a musician struggling in a digital world meets a tech entrepreneur whose work she resents — until their differences draw them together.
WanderWoMom Says: This film is a beautiful, mushy reminder that it’s never too late to chase goals, make dreams happen, or reconcile with a sibling. The true holiday magic, this story tells us, is in slowing down and appreciating your loved ones. Because, ultimately, all you truly need for Christmas is to have your favorite people around you, relieving those cherished holiday memories and making beautiful new ones.
7. Christmas Under the Lights
Year: 2024 | Cast: Marco Grazzini, Heather Hemmens
After agreeing to help her brother with their late mother’s Christmas carnival, Emily works with his charismatic friend to make a magical light display.
WanderWoMom Says: Our loved ones want us to fly our wings and achieve our wildest dreams, but they also want us to remember where the light is brightest—at home. It’s a warm, forgiving story that acknowledges that life happens, and time doesn’t always permit the perfect balance. But the holiday season is the ultimate reminder to pause, look up, and find your way back to the people who truly matter.
8. A Merry Little Ex-Mas
Year: 2025 | Cast: Alicia Silverstone, Oliver Hudson,
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.
WanderWoMom Says: Oh, the classic “you don’t know what you have until it’s gone” scenario—but make it Christmas, where all the feels are amplified! This film is a heartwarming, mushy reminder that sometimes you have to face the chaos of an almost-loss (or “kinda” gone ex-mas) to finally appreciate what matters. It’s a perfect holiday nudge for families to pause, slow down, and realize that the immense love and those small, constant sacrifices must never be taken for granted. Go hug your family after this one!
9. Bringing Christmas Home
Year: 2023 | Cast: Jill Wagner, Paul Greene
A professor of military history teams with an antique store owner to help track down the original owner of a historic World War II uniform and the love letters in its pockets.
WanderWoMom Says: Talk about Christmas destiny! When two total strangers team up on a mission to deliver a lost WWII uniform, you know the universe is throwing a massive, romantic curveball their way. The journey itself is a sweet, touching reminder that “home” isn’t just a place; it’s the people you connect with along the way, especially when you honor the past. If you love a story about fated encounters and undeniable holiday cheer, this one will warm you right up.
10. Best Christmas Pageant Ever
Year: 2024 | Cast: Judy Greer, Molly Belle Wright, Beatrice Schneider, Lauren Graham
The Herdmans are six siblings who have a reputation for being the worst kids in the world. However, when they take over the local church pageant during the holidays, they just might teach a shocked community the true meaning of Christmas.
WanderWoMom Says: It’s a sweet, funny story about taking a chance on the misunderstood and discovering that true community and Christmas spirit come from the most surprising, and often messy, places. It ultimately proves that every single person, regardless of reputation, deserves a role in the story. P.S. Lauren Graham was absolutely the cherry on top of this delightful holiday treat!
11. Falling For Christmas
Year: 2022 | Cast: Lindsay Lohan, Chord Overstreet
After losing her memory in a skiing accident, a spoiled heiress lands in the cozy care of a down-on-his-luck widower and his daughter at Christmas time.
WanderWoMom Says: This film is a delightful, snow-covered reminder that true value isn’t measured in diamonds, but in personality and heart. Once our pampered heiress loses her memory (of course!), she finds herself forced to work and connect with a charming, grounded community. The story is a beautiful celebration of how people can band together to save what truly matters—like that struggling ski hotel—proving the best things in life are the ones we build together, not the ones we buy.
12. Hot Frosty
Year: 2024 | Cast: Lacey Chabert, Dustin Milligan
Widow Cathy magically brings a snowman to life, his innocence helps heal her heart.
WanderWoMom Says: Forget finding Mr. Right, how about finding Mr. Ice? A bizarre mashup of a Christmas romance and “Machete but Ice”—and we are absolutely here for it! It beautifully challenges the idea of what a soulmate looks like, proving that it’s totally okay to fall in love again, even when your perfect man is literally snow snow and ice cold. His flesh may be frosty, but his heart is warm, making this the ultimate easy-to-love, ice-cold holiday crush turned destiny.
13. The Merry Gentlemen
Year: 2024 | Cast: Britt Robertson, Chad Michael Murray
To save her parents’ small-town nightclub, a Broadway dancer stages an all-male, Christmas-themed revue and meets a guy with all the right moves.
WanderWoMom Says: Throwing in a little festive slapstick—we’re talking actual falling over wreathes. It beautifully makes the case that sometimes, those huge sacrifices and dreams aren’t just for yourself—they’re for whom you’re doing it for back home. A warm, mushy watch that encourages you to slow down and prioritize connection over ambition this holiday season! P.S. Can we just take a minute to gush over our teen crush, Chad Michael Murray, and his sexy moves? Still got it!
14. The Snow Sister
Year: 2024 | Cast: Mudit Gupta, Celina Meyer Hovland
A young boy whose grieving family has forgotten about Christmas forms an unexpected, healing bond with a bubbly girl full of holiday spirit.
Year: 2022 | Cast: Erica Durance, Azriel Dalman, Lynn Whitfield
A grieving, overworked mother struggles to embrace the holiday season — until a kind neighbor helps her family rediscover the spirit of Christmas.
WanderWoMom Says: We all know Christmas traditions are sacred, especially for the kiddos, but this film beautifully tackles that gut-wrenching moment when a single mom has to redefine the holidays after a major loss. It’s a raw, mushy reminder that sometimes, the things that used to bring joy are the very things that hurt the most, but moving forward is exactly what our loved ones would want! The film proves that no single mom has to do it all alone—because remember, it takes a village to raise a child—so you just have to trust and open your heart to the support around you.16. Operation Mistletoe
Year: 2024 | Cast: Jen Lilley, Nick Bateman
When a designer helps revive her hometown’s beloved holiday fundraiser, an unexpected reunion with her childhood crush puts her plans and heart at risk.WanderWoMom Says: The perfect holiday romance equation: childhood friends + the Christmas season + a little help from a conniving (but totally well-meaning) bestie = pure destiny! This festive film is a sweet, twinkling reminder that home truly is where your Christmas spirit lives, and the best way to celebrate is by spending time with those who matter most. It proves that even the most complicated childhood crushes can find their perfect timing right under the mistletoe!
17. A Royal Date for Christmas
Year: 2023 | Cast: Damon Runyan, Danica McKellar
Small-town boutique owner Bella has an aristocratic new client. Could an unlikely romance with a charming British duke be in the cards this Christmas?
WanderWoMom Says: Cliche Duke meets a charming commoner? Yes, please! This film reminds us that the best things in life are always free, whether it’s wearing a slightly crooked Santa hat, building a lopsided snowman, or winning a massive snowball fight. Our royal lead learns that while “service over self” is totally noble, it’s okay to find happiness for himself too! It’s a sweet, predictable escape proving that even royalty deserves a little holiday happiness and connection.
18. A Paris Christmas Waltz
Year: 2023 | Jen Lilley, Matthew Morrison
When an accountant and a retired pro dancer pair up for a dance competition in Paris, they must navigate rehearsals, competitors and intense chemistry.
WanderWoMom Says: A gorgeous, romantic reminder that opportunities are truly endless—especially when you grab them! It’s pure magic watching them waltz through Christmas in the City of Lights, proving that the perfect person to fall in love with might just be the one you’re sharing the dance floor (and a very predictable, but beautiful, storyline) with!
19. Christmas on Windmill Way
Year: 2023 | Cast: Chad Michael Murray, Christa Taylor Brown
Faced with losing her family’s beloved windmill, Mia must rally the community against a realty firm run by none other than her childhood sweetheart.
WanderWoMom Says: This film beautifully weaves history and holiday magic, proving that true Christmas spirit isn’t found in a resort blueprint, but in preserving cherished traditions and giving old flames a second chance. It’s a delightful, Dutch-flavored reminder that some things, like first loves and a good windmill, are simply worth fighting for. P.S. We get another dose of CMM holiday charm—a gift that keeps on giving!
20. B&B Merry
Year: 2022 | Cast: Jen Lilley, Jesse Hutch
A blogger reviews a small-town bed-and-breakfast during Christmastime, only to find herself helping its struggling owners — and falling for their son.
WanderWoMom Says: When you stop settling in a lackluster romance, destiny throws open the doors to true holiday happiness! Our fabulous lead, Tracy Wise, embraces an unexpected B&B collaboration and quickly falls for the homey charm, campfire nights, and genuine connection. While corporate ambition threatens to cause a massive, mushy conflict, Tracy ultimately realizes where the true Christmas spirit lives. It’s an inspirational watch proving that your true love and your true passion often show up right when you stop settling and that true happiness is found by pursuing your dreams together! P.S. Tracy Wise, you are our dream girl and total spirit animal!
21. I Believe in Santa
Year: 2022 | Cast: Christina Moore, John Ducey, Violet McGraw
After five happy months dating Tom, Lisa’s horrified to learn he’s obsessed with her least favorite holiday. Is it time to give Christmas another chance?
WanderWoMom Says: There’s nothing wrong with being totally over-the-top when it comes to Christmas! It beautifully argues that the true magic of the season—the traditions, the memories, and the childlike wonder—isn’t found in a fictional character, but in the love and effort we put in ourselves. As the movie shows, Santa is you! It’s a sweet, mushy celebration of keeping that festive spirit alive, no matter your age, and prioritizing time with the people we cherish.
22. Catering Christmas
Year: 2022 | Cast: Daniel Lissing, Merrit Patterson
When a struggling caterer agrees to cook for the local foundation’s Christmas gala, she finds an unexpected connection with the host’s handsome nephew.
WanderWoMom Says: It is the perfect blend of holiday food magic and unexpected romance! When a fledgling caterer teams up with Carson, the heir-apparent to a distinguished family foundation (who prefers his life as a globetrotting photographer), they discover that food isn’t just sustenance—it’s the thread that weaves cherished Christmas memories and purpose. This film encourages you to ditch the old blueprint for your life, look into your heart, and show life through a new lens for the future. Deliciously charming!
23. Best. Christmas. Ever!
Year: 2023 | Cast: Jason Biggs, Heather Graham
After a twist of fate brings their families together for Christmas, Charlotte sets out to prove her old friend Jackie’s life is too good to be true.
WanderWoMom Says: Even the seemingly perfect have hidden struggles they can’t speak about—but your love and friendship can help them move forward. This movie sweetly argues that we should never doubt anyone’s stories and embrace them as they did to you: like Santa, we don’t know if he’s real or not, but we believe in him because he believes in us. PS. Probably the next newsletter would be here soon!
24. My Secret Santa
Year: 2025 | Cast: Alexandra Breckenridge, Ryan Eggold
A single mom needs a job. A ski resort needs a Santa. Disguised as a St. Nick lookalike, can Taylor fool a charming hotel heir into ho-ho-hiring her?
WanderWoMom Says: A mom’s love knows no bounds and that even if things won’t work out the way we want them to be, a mother will do everything just for her kid—even dressing up as Santa! With all the sacrifices that moms make, this is a lovely, mushy reminder that moms deserve to have fun too, making it a sweet celebration of maternal sacrifice and joy.
25. The Night My Dad Saved Christmas 2
Year: 2025 | Cast: Santiago Segura, Ernesto Sevilla, Unax Hayden
When the sneaky director of a toy company kidnaps Santa, it’s up to a father and son to rescue him and save Christmas from disaster.
WanderWoMom Says: A funny, mushy exploration of the father-son relationship during the awkward teenage years. While growing up might change traditions, having a cool dad is timeless, especially when dad saves Christmas again!
26. Angel Falls Christmas
Year: 2021 | Cast: Chad Michael Murray, Jessica Lowndes
A work-obsessed doctor sets out to prove to her ex that she has Christmas spirit. Here to help with the holiday checklist? An angelic barista, of course!
WanderWoMom Says: Setting aside pride and giving everything to the other person is the ultimate act of love, but make sure that you aren’t letting go of opportunities meant for you. P.S. Yes, we get another dose of charming Chad Michael Murray holiday magic!
27. A Christmas Miracle for Daisy
Year: 2021 | Cast: Jill Wagner, Nike Bateman
Interior designer Whitney gets a holiday surprise when her new client turns out to be her ex, whose daughter is wishing for a mother this Christmas.
WanderWoMom Says: Proof that love moves in mysterious ways! A common love that brings two people back together after a long estrangement, with a kid matchmaking and a healthy dose of nostalgia, it’s a beautiful reminder of a love that keeps on giving.
28. Renovation Romance
Year: 2024 | Cast: Jessica Lowndes, Daniel Lissing, Adam Hurtig
A couple hosting a popular home-renovation reality show find their own shabby relationship in need of repair while filming a holiday special.
WanderWoMom Says: “You can’t just slap on a fresh coat of paint if there’s a problem with the foundation!” A heartfelt reminder that love is hard work—you’ll encounter setbacks, but the most important thing is to address the real problems and move forward. Love is all about compromise and effort. Sometimes you have to let things crumble to build something better in its place, but when your heart is truly in it, the hard work doesn’t even feel like work at all!
29. A Merry Christmas Wish
Year: 2022 | Cast: Jill Wagner, Cameron Mathison
Determined to honor her great uncle’s last wish, a New York marketing executive teams up with a handsome farmer to save their hometown holiday festival.
WanderWoMom Says: Sometimes you think you have it all together until life hands you an unexpected inheritance! Imagine, the magic of returning to your roots with the farmland where she grow up? Between organizing one last Winter Wonderland and crossing paths with a childhood friend, whom you never expected to fall in love with, will this Merry Christmas wish truly change a course of one’s life?
30. A Kindhearted Christmas
Year: 2021 | Cast: Jennie Garth, Cameron Mathison
Jamie beats her holiday blues by playing Secret Santa in her little town, but a dashing reporter is determined to unmask the anonymous benefactor.
WanderWoMom Says: It’s the little things that go a long way and brighten people’s hearts! It proves that kindness is contagious—seeing selfless deeds inspires others to pay it forward, showing that a single random act of kindness can change an entire community for the better.
31. Christmas Time is Here
Year: 2021 | Cast: Rukiya Bernard, Dewshane Williams
Romance, real estate and family ties collide when a realtor falls in love with a big-time client intent on buying her father’s cozy inn.
WanderWoMom Says: Experience the pure magic of the season through a story of family heirlooms, love, and tradition! A cozy reminder that you don’t have to travel far to find your next adventure—sometimes, the greatest journey is finding exactly where you belong, right where your loved ones are. It’s a sweet celebration of family and the love that anchors us home.
32. A Brush with Christmas
Year: 2022 | Cast: Jillian Murray, Joseph Cannata
A chef with a passion for art gets a chance at true love when her discarded painting catches the eye of a renowned illustrator in town for the holidays.
WanderWoMom Says: A happy place is truly where you get to do what you love! A beautiful reminder that while family obligations are important, you should never forget your passion, chasing your own artistic dreams is just as vital—proving that when your heart is in the right place, you really can have it all!
33. The Noel Diary
Year: 2022 | Cast: Justin Hartley, Barrett Doss
Cleaning out his childhood home at Christmas, a novelist meets a woman searching for her birth mother. Will an old diary unlock their pasts — and hearts?
WanderWoMom Says: The universe rewards the brave, and this film is living proof! A journey of going back to an estranged life and facing the things you’ve avoided for a long time. It’s a moving reminder that Christmas has a way of reuniting us and opening our hearts to the healing and connections we need most.
Consider this your ultimate, twinkling guide to the most wonderfully predictable and ridiculously cheesy Christmas escapism Netflix has to offer! For the love of mistletoe and cocoa, wrap yourself in these stories like a warm festive blanket—you’re welcome, and may your holiday spirit stay as bright as a North Star.
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