Yes, we are movie lovers! Celebrating the holidays with our favorite flicks is the only thing we want to do. We spend hours snuggled up on the couch under a pile of blankets, re-watching our favorite holiday classics. While the rest of the world is busy with party plans, decorating, and last-minute shopping, we blissfully unwind in front of the TV to watch movies that evoke all the happy and comforting emotions. Watching movies is our favorite way to get into the festive spirit. If you relate, here is a list of 19 Christmas movies of 2022 that you can binge-watch with your family, friends, or just by yourself this December. From classic stories to new concepts, these films bring festive cheer and get you into the holiday spirit.
So grab a cup of hot cocoa and popcorn, put on your favorite holiday sweater, and settle in – it is time to binge-watch Christmas movies 2022!
Best Binge-Watch Christmas Movies 2022
Falling for Christmas
Lindsay Lohan’s highly anticipated return to the screen featured in Falling for Christmas. In the movie, she portrays an engaged heiress who, after sustaining an injury while skiing, is diagnosed with amnesia and is taken care of by a handsome lodge owner (Chord Overstreet) and his daughter.
This Christmas movies 2022 is recommended not for the story it tells but for the fun, lighthearted atmosphere it entails. Despite its low rating, it will surely deliver a delightful and amusing experience.
Watch it on Netflix!
The Guardians of the Galaxy Holiday Special
If you’re looking to add a bit of Marvel magic to your holiday season, Disney+ has released a special, festive edition of Guardians of the Galaxy. The whole team works to bring a smile to Star-Lord’s face, and it’s utterly charming.
Get Marvely-fy these holidays!
Christmas With You
This new film is a take on the Hannah Montana: The Movie storyline, featuring Aimee Garcia from Dexter and Freddie Prinze Jr. as a jaded pop star who discovers love and purpose in a small town. It promises to be an enjoyable holiday romp.
Watch it on Netflix!
Pinocchio
Ralphie, played by Peter Billingsley, returns to create a magical Christmas experience for his children, reminiscent of the one he had growing up. This highly anticipated movie on Netflix, Pinocchio, is the sequel to the much-loved Christmas classic, A Christmas Story.
Scrooge: A Christmas Carol
This new animated adaptation of Charles Dickens’s famous A Christmas Carol is available on Netflix. You may recognize some of the star-studded cast of voices, including Jessie Buckley, Luke Evans, Olivia Colman, and Jonathan Pryce. Whether you’re an avid fan or a newcomer to the tale, this adaption brings an exciting and fresh perspective to a timeless classic.
A Holiday Spectacular
The Hallmark Channel’s Rockettes movie, “A Holiday Spectacular”, is premiering as part of the network’s Countdown to Christmas festivities! The movie is set in 1958 and follows the story of a Philadelphia heiress who postpones her wedding plans to pursue her lifelong dream of becoming a Rockette and performing with them in the iconic Christmas Spectacular at Radio City Music Hall.
Something From Tiffany’s
Kendrick Sampson, well-known for his roles as the affable Nathan in HBO’s Insecure and the charming Jesse in The Vampire Diaries, is starring in a movie produced by Reese Witherspoon. The movie, based on the novel by Melissa Hill, follows the lives of two couples as their fate is determined by an innocent jewelry exchange. Be prepared for a romantic journey as you watch the story unfold.
Watch it on Prime Video!
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The Noel Diary
Justin Hartley is back, and he is ready to make us swoon this holiday season with his latest project, The Noel Diary on Netflix.
In the movie, Hartley portrays the character of Jake Turner, a successful author who travels back home in time for the holidays to take care of his mother’s estate. As he goes through her belongings, he finds a journal that could potentially link him to a part of his life he has never explored before, and also introduces him to a potential new love interest. Will Jake be able to use this newfound information to unlock their shared future together? We’ll have to wait and see!
A Boy Called Christmas
Nikolas, an average young boy, embarks on an incredible journey to the frigid north. During his travels, he discovers a mystical land filled with elves and embarks on a mission to locate his long-lost father and bring hope back to his home. This heartwarming holiday movie on Netflix, directed by Gil Kenan, was written by Ol Parker and Kenan and was adapted from Matt Haig’s book of the same name, published in 2015.
Your Christmas or Mine?
Hayley and James are deeply in love and filled with excitement and impulsivity. Without thinking, they both decide to take a chance and switch trains in an attempt to surprise one another. Unknowingly, they pass each other in the station that day, completely oblivious to the fact that their fleeting, spontaneous decision has led to them each spending a different Christmas.
Christmas Full of Grace
Carlinhos is devastated when he finds out his girlfriend is unfaithful just days before they were to leave for the holidays. In a last-minute attempt to salvage the situation, he decides to take a total stranger with him instead. This unconventional romantic comedy on Netflix stars Gkay, Sérgio Malheiros, and Vera Fischer.
A Christmas Inheritance
A Christmas Inheritance is the first movie of the Netflix Christmas Cinematic Universe, starring the beloved romantic comedy actress Andie MacDowell, as well as Eliza Taylor and Jake Lacy. The plot follows the life of Ellen, a spoiled socialite, who is expecting to receive her father’s inheritance. However, before she can get her hands on it, she must travel to her father’s hometown to learn the importance of hard work and kindness. It’s sure to be a heartwarming and uplifting film that will bring out the Christmas spirit in all of us.
A Christmas Prince
If you’re a fan of fairytale romances, then you’ll want to check out A Christmas Prince on Netflix, the first installment of a three-part trilogy set in the make-believe kingdom of Aldovia. In this movie, a young journalist is sent to the country to uncover a story about a charming prince who is soon to become king. Of course, a beautiful love story ensues. If you like what you see, you can also watch The Royal Wedding, and The Royal Baby, which follow the first film.
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Violent Night
Violent Night is a darkly humorous take on the spirit of the holidays, starring Stranger Things’ David Harbour, Beverley D’Angelo, Cam Gigandet, and John Leguizamo. In this R-rated movie, Harbour plays Santa Claus, who is forced to come to the rescue of a wealthy family when a group of mercenaries takes them hostage. Harbour’s character must use his unique brand of holiday magic to save the day.
Spirited
We are certainly fortunate to have two Dickens adaptations in one year! Our favorite Ryan Reynolds plays the leading role of Ebenezer Scrooge in the musical version of A Christmas Carol, with Will Ferrell and Octavia Spencer in supporting roles. This joyous movie is available on Apple TV+, as well as in selected theaters.
A Unicorn for Christmas
This Christmas movies 2022 follows a young girl who, while attending a carnival, discovers a real-life unicorn. She must protect it from a grasping fair owner who seeks to exploit the mythical creature. Featuring Sunny Mabrey, Christian Finlayson, and Charlene Tilton, this whimsical movie follows the heroic girl as she embarks on a journey to save the unicorn and restore the spirit of the holiday season.
Watch it on Amazon Prime!
Surviving Christmas With The Relatives
The upcoming British comedy Christmas movies 2022, Surviving Christmas With The Relatives, appears to be a highly promising and entertaining film. It has the potential to become a holiday classic that can be enjoyed by family and friends alike.
Watch it on Prime Video!
Reyes contra Santa
It is a story of the Three Magi who have had enough of Santa Claus stealing the spotlight away from them, so they set out to challenge him, not realizing that this could stir up an even greater threat – the Krampus.
It is a unique Christmas movie to watch on Amazon Prime!
A Lot Like Christmas
Jessica Roberts is the proprietor of the most sought-after Christmas Tree lot in the beautiful New England town of Hudson Springs. However, the arrival of Clay Moore and his corporate “Big Box” store puts her business in peril. As their rivalry intensifies, Jessica and Clay find themselves developing feelings for one another. This movie on Amazon focuses on the destruction of small businesses and small towns caused by large corporate entities.
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