Netflix has an impressive suite of holiday content, and thankfully for us, they just keep ’em comin’ every holiday season. This year, Netflix is releasing over 20 holiday-themed movies and shows, which is perfect, because there’s something special about curling up with your favorite humans (or pets) and watching Christmas movies on Netflix.
Starting November 1, Netflix began releasing its new holiday content. We’ve rounded up all the new movies and shows you can watch this season—and if you’re clamoring for more Christmas, check out all the Hallmark Christmas movies that are coming out this season, too.
Netflix Originals
Holiday in the Wild
Streaming: November 1st
Starring Kristin Davis, Rob Lowe
This romantic Christmas movie follows the story of a woman who goes on a solo adventure to Africa following the end of her marriage. Will she find love? Probably—the trailer shows a shirtless Rob Lowe.
Let It Snow
Streaming: November 8th
Starring Isabela Merced, Shameik Moore, Kiernan Shipka
On Christmas Eve, a snowstorm hits and brings far more than cold temps to this small town. Based on a novel, Let It Snow follows the love lives of several high school seniors through the holiday season.
The Great British Baking Show: Holidays: Season 2
Streaming: November 8th
Starring Paul Hollywood, Prue Leith
On your mark—get set—hit the play button and revel in the beauty of The Great British Baking Show. Following the success of last year’s holiday specials, the series is releasing another suite of holiday-themed mini competitions for fans to enjoy. We’ll take any opportunity to learn the baking secrets Paul Hollywood keeps behind those beautiful blue eyes.
Klaus
Streaming: November 15th
Starring Jason Schwartzman, J.K. Simmons, Rashida Jones
This animated film follows a failing postman as he forms an unlikely friendship with a toy maker living in isolation up north. Could this film be Santa’s origin story? That’s the goal—this is definitely one to check out this season, as it’s already getting Oscar buzz.
Holiday Secrets
Streaming: November 20th
Starring Corinna Harfouch, Christiane Paul, Svenja Jung
This German drama miniseries follows three women and spans three generations, documenting three Christmases from wildly different women connected by blood. It explores the deep roots of family and how much can be passed on (or ignored) over the years.
The Knight Before Christmas
Streaming: November 21st
Starring Vanessa Hudgens, Josh Whitehouse
If you loved last year’s The Princess Switch, you’ll be first-to-stream this year’s Vanessa Hudgens Christmas title, The Knight Before Christmas. This film follows a knight who gets transported to the future and befriends a modern science teacher—think Outlander, but family-friendly.
Nailed It! Holiday!: Season 2
Streaming: November 22nd
Starring Nicole Byer
Haven’t watched Nailed It! yet? Now’s the time to dive in—this hilarious series follows amateur bakers as they attempt to recreate those enviable Insta-worthy baking creations, often to no avail. The holiday series is just as fun as the original, so check this series out when you need a break between holiday cookie baking sessions.
Super Monsters Save Christmas
Streaming: November 26th
Starring Vida, Zoe, Lobo, Katya, Spike, Cleo, Drac, Frankie
Fans of the Super Monsters can’t miss this Netflix film following their adventure as they attempt to save one of Santa’s lost reindeer. This is a great Christmas movie for the kiddos to enjoy on Thanksgiving as you’re prepping dishes and entertaining visitors.
Holiday Rush
Streaming: November 28th
Starring Stormi Maya, Sonequa Martin-Green, La La Anthony
They had it all, then they lost it all—this family drama follows a DJ, who recently lost his high-paying job, and his four children as they acclimate to their new lives living without the luxury they’re used to. Can he reconnect with his kids? Or are they more concerned with their Christmas lists?
Merry Happy Whatever
Streaming: November 28th
Starring Dennis Quaid, Bridgit Mendler, Ashley Tisdale
This dark comedy follows Matt, a man spending the holidays with his girlfriend’s family that can’t quite be described as “welcoming.” The series is only eight episodes, but don’t be surprised if this one expands to cover new seasons and families if it performs well with the Netflix audience.
Sugar Rush Christmas
Streaming: November 29th
More baking competitions creating holiday specials? We’ll take it. Sugar Rush tries its hand at Christmas baking this year, debuting its holiday-themed episodes at the end of November. Thank goodness it drops on a Friday—you’ll need all day Saturday to binge.
A Christmas Prince: The Royal Baby
Streaming: December 5th
Starring Rose McIver, Ben Lamb
We welcome the third installment to the A Christmas Prince series with open arms. We’ve seen them fall in love, get married and now we get to watch Queen Amber and King Richard as they prepare for the royal baby.
Home for Christmas
Streaming: December 5th
Starring Ida Elise Broch, Gabrielle Susanne Solheim Leithaug
Determined to find the perfect partner to bring home for Christmas, Johanne dedicates the next month to finding her ideal match in this Norwegian Netflix series. Will she find love? There’s only one way to find out—by turning on the subtitles.
Other Christmas Movies Coming to Netflix
Christmas Break-In
Streaming: November 1st
Starring Denise Richards, Danny Glover, Cameron Seely
Christmas Break-In is essentially Die Hard, but starring a 9-year-old girl. Stuck at school due to a blizzard, this young girl gets wrapped up with robbers and needs to save the day (and the school’s janitor).
Christmas in the Heartlands
Streaming: November 1st
Starring Sierra McCormick, Brighton Sharbino, Bo Derek
This Christmas tale follows a classic holiday switcheroo—two teens swap places to avoid spending Christmas with their respective families, but things don’t quite go according to plan once Santa gets involved.
Christmas Survival
Streaming: November 1st
Starring Julian Ovenden, Gemma Whelan, Joely Richardson
This movie was originally released under the title Surviving Christmas with the Relatives, which gives a better snapshot of what to expect: A group of siblings returns to their late parents’ old house to celebrate the holidays, but old rivalries rear their heads rather quickly.
Elliot the Littlest Reindeer
Streaming: November 1st
Starring Morena Baccarin, John Cleese, Josh Hutcherson
Move over, Rudolph, there’s a cute new reindeer in town and his name is Elliot. This film follows the miniature reindeer’s journey as he aims to replace Blitzen, a reindeer on Santa’s crew who decided to retire four days before Christmas.
Holly Star
Streaming: November 1st
Starring Katlyn Carlson, Michael A. Nickles, Erik Van Wyck
Sometimes you find a movie description on IMDb you know you can’t top; instead of trying to paraphrase it, we’ll paste it here: “A broke puppeteer returns home for the holidays and gets caught up in a treasure hunt with her paintball-obsessed best friend, her tango-dancing grandmother and a childhood sweetheart.” Yes.
Santa Girl
Streaming: November 1st
Starring Barry Bostwick, Jennifer Stone, Devon Werkheiser
Before she’s supposed to marry Jack Frost’s son, Santa’s daughter Cassie goes to college for a semester and discovers that she’s interested in more than just books (she’s also interested in boys).
The Christmas Candle
Streaming: November 1st
Starring Hans Matheson, Samantha Barks, Lesley Manville
A candlemaker in 19th century England is visited by an angel every 25 years—the angel touches one candle and grants one wish on Christmas Eve, but with electricity becoming more popular, the candlemaker is worried the angel will stop visiting. This is a great movie to pair with Grandma’s vintage Christmas desserts.
A Holiday Engagement
Streaming: November 4th
Starring Bonnie Somerville, Shelley Long, Jordan Bridges
Can’t find a date to bring home for Christmas? Just hire one! What could go wrong? This film follows a recently dumped Hillary as she tries to find a replacement fiance to introduce to her mother. She does, but pretty soon she’s not quite sure if she’s pretending to be in love anymore.
Christmas Crush
Streaming: November 4th
Starring Rachel Boston, Jonathan Bennett, Jon Prescott
This Christmas movie follows a woman as she attends her high school reunion and reconnects with her former best friend. But is she feeling nostalgia, the Christmas spirit or something deeper?
Dear Santa
Streaming: November 4th
Starring Amy Acker, David Haydn-Jones, Emma Duke
This movie is part Christmas Inheritance and part Sleepless in Seattle. A wealthy woman living on her parents’ money is told to change her ways or hit the streets—when she ends up finding a letter from a young girl asking Santa to give her widowed father a new wife. See where this one is going?
Keep an eye on this post for updates about Netflix Christmas movies for 2019, and don’t forget to cozy up with our gourmet popcorn recipes.
Snacks for Your Netflix Marathon
My two little guys can't get enough of this sweet-and-salty snack, which uses just three ingredients and is ready to eat in 15 minutes. The boys like to drizzle on the melted chocolate, too. Sometimes we replace the potato chips with apple slices. —Jami Geittmann, Greendale, Wisconsin
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This is an easy, versatile party appetizer that everyone loves. If you can't find chorizo, ground beef or ground chicken are great, too. Top with anything you like! —Connie Krupp, Racine, Wisconsin
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Chocolate lovers will go crazy over these cookies that feature loads of chocolate! When friends ask me to make "those cookies," I know exactly what recipe they mean. —Rebecca Jendry, Spring Branch, Texas
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I was trying to create an appetizer that could be served at my teenaged daughters birthday party that the kids would love but that would appear elegant enough for the adults to be interested as well. These are made with simple ingredients yet yield a sophisticated result. Feel free to get creative with the flavors. Try shredded white cheddar in place of mozzarella or thyme instead of the rosemary. Take it up another notch by topping the rounds with smoked fish. —Amanda Digges, South Windsor, Connecticut
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My guests say they can't stop eating my caramel corn! For our basketball party I fix enough to fill a big red tin with our team's logo. The delectable syrup coats the popcorn well but isn't sticky. —Sharon Landeen, Tucson, Arizona
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Give your pie a Southwest twist when you slather on the taco sauce and top with black beans, green chilies and kicked-up chicken strips. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
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I try to get as many fruits and veggies into our menus as possible. A smoothie is a great way to load up on nutrients. This banana one is a favorite! —Tiffany Van Zee, Pella, Iowa
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My husband, friends and family love these soft, chewy pretzels. Let your machine mix the dough; then all you have to do is shape and bake these fun snacks. —Sherry Peterson, Fort Collins, Colorado
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I love to make recipes with nuts. These are chocolaty with a hint of coffee—elegant and addictive! I give them away as gifts; I've even made them for wedding favors. —Annette Scholz, Medaryville, Indiana
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This fun dip recipe uses ingredients I always have in the fridge, so it's easy to throw together on short notice. —Cindi DeClue, Anchorage, Alaska
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It's so much fun to surprise people with the crushed popcorn in these yummy cookies. They're definitely a distinctive cookie on the holiday tray.—Leigh Anne Preston, Palmyra, Indiana
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Who says cheese and sausage get to have all the fun? Make this a party go-to with any fruits that are in season. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen
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I'm on a gluten-restricted diet. I came up with this snack mix one day when I wanted something fast and easy that tasted like lemon bars. It makes a great gift, and folks love the light and fresh citrus flavor. —Patricia Sensenich, Olanthe, Kansas
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For New Year’s, I used to make beef and cheddar pigs in a blanket, but now I like apple and Gouda for an even better flavor celebration. —Megan Weiss, Menomonie, Wisconsin
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You'll discover why the treat is so popular in San Francisco. It's snack heaven...ice cream, delicious oatmeal cookies and a touch of chocolate. Swap out the vanilla for your favorite flavor, such as chocolate, caramel or cherry. — Jacyn Siebert, San Francisco, California
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Our town is known as Pretzel City—even our local sports teams are known as The Pretzels. I came up with this recipe for an annual local recipe contest. People couldn’t believe that this delicious bread had pretzels in the mix! For variety, try using different flavors of pretzels. —Andrea Johnson, Freeport, Illinois
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This quick and fun snack is similar to the mustard pretzels you can buy at the store, but you can make it for a fraction of the price. It's a killer recipe for all kinds of parties and football gatherings. —Sarah Mathews, Ava Missouri
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Everyone loves ice cream, but we all know it doesn't make a great after-school snack. Until this! With its sweet banana-almond flavor and chunky texture, this appealing banana peanut butter "ice cream" is a crowd-pleaser. People who ask me for the recipe can't believe how easy it is to make. —Kristen Bloom, Okinawa, Japan
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My salsa is sweet, colorful and has just a little bit of a bite from jalapeno peppers. I use fresh strawberries and my own home-grown vegetables, but you can also use produce available year round. It's delicious with tortilla chips or even as a garnish to grill chicken or pork. — Dianna Wara, Washington, Illinois
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In Amish and Mennonite homes, home cooking is guaranteed delicious. So when I found this recipe in an Amish cookbook, I knew I had to try it. It's become a favorite of our family as well as the folks at our church fellowship. —Jori Schellenberger, Everett, Washington
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I bring together two all-time favorites with this recipe: pizza and BLT sandwiches. I brought this fun mashup to a ladies lunch and was met with "oohs" and "ahhs." —Bonnie Hawkins, Elkhorn, Wisconsin
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I wrote a book called “20 New Ways to Enjoy Popcorn.” When I poll friends, they favor this recipe, a delicious treat for after-dinner coffee. — Polly Brunning, Thaxton, Virginia
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Kid-friendly and quick, these crunchy oven-baked chicken fries are coated with a mixture of crushed potato chips, panko bread crumbs and Parmesan cheese. Dip them in ranch dressing, barbecue sauce or honey-mustard sauce.—Nick Iverson, Denver, Colorado
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Reveals Jeanette Grantstein of Wichita, Kansas, "This crisp snack mix is a mouthwatering combination of sweet and spicy. I've taken it to numerous gatherings. Make a bowlful when the munchies hit."—Jeanette Grantstein, Wichita, Kansas
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My husband absolutely loves ice cream sandwiches and snickerdoodles, so I combined them into one fun treat. Here’s how we build this cool dessert. —Heather Pilon, Winslow, Maine
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I created this deep-friend mac and cheese recipe for my husband, who loves mac & cheese. He describes this recipe as "unbelievably delicious" because of the crispy deep-fried coating and the creamy richness on the inside. —Shirley Rickis, Lady Lake, Florida
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These rich, fudgy cookies are chewy and studded with tangy dried cherries. It’s a good thing the recipe makes only a small batch, because we eat them all in one night! —Trisha Kruse, Eagle, Idaho
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My brother calls this combo of popcorn, marshmallows, peanuts and pretzels the “perfect popcorn." The taste is reminiscent of a Big Hunk candy bar. —Julie Perez, Idaho Falls, Idaho
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This is one of those dishes that sounds so wrong but tastes so right! Trust me—barbecue chicken leftovers are fantastic with the fries. We like it with lettuce, tomato and pickle, but you can add almost any toppings you like. —Janet Telleen, Russell, Iowa
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These big country cookies are made to travel—in fact, I came up with this recipe while trying to match a commercial cookie that was good, but too crumbly to carry. —Jamie Hirsch, Powell, Wyoming
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It's sunshine in a smoothie! This one's a true California treat, sweet and tangy from start to finish.—Sonya Labbe, West Hollywood, California
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I grew up on a farm where we hand-milked cows and had plenty of milk and cream to use for cooking. Sometimes we'd substitute light cream for the evaporated milk in this recipe. We'd rarely let these cookies cool before sampling them, and a batch never lasted a day! —Denise Marnell, Hereford, Texas
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I learned how to roast pumpkin seeds from my mother, who learned it from her mother. Keep an eye on the seeds so they don’t scorch. —Margaret Drye, Plainfield, New Hampshire
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This sugar cookie dates back to a Swedish woman born in 1877! Her daughter, Esther Davis, shared the recipe with me and she came up with all the exact measurements, since the original cookies were mixed by feel and taste. These are my favorite cookies and I hope they'll become yours as well. —Helen Wallis, Vancouver, Washington
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My husband and two grown sons really enjoy these fun nachos—they can devour a platter of them in no time. They're also fun to make when friends come over. —Debra Morgan, Idaho Falls, Idaho
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These gooey grilled cheese sandwiches taste great for lunch with sliced apples. And they're really fast to whip up, too. Here's how to make grilled cheese the right way. —Kathy Norris, Streator, Illinois
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Unless you plan to make two, don't count on leftovers. As an appetizer or side, this cheesy flat bread will be devoured in less time than it takes to bake. And that's not long! —Suzanne Zick, Maiden, North Carolina
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Bananas Foster is one of my favorite desserts. So I thought that a crunchy, snackable version would be a hit. It's heated in the microwave and takes just a few minutes to make. —David Dahlman, Chatsworth, California
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You'll know this snack is a hit at your next gathering when you come home with an empty pan! —Denise Smith, Lusk, Wyoming
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Use these spiced nuts as a snack, in a salad or as a coating for fish. They're a smart ingredient to keep on hand. —Angie Thanopoulos, Arlington Heights, Illinois
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What's game day without can't-stop-munching nachos? Featuring layers of crunchy tortilla chips, black beans and a creamy, smoky chicken mixture, this appetizer will disappear before the second quarter. —Whitney Smith, Winterhen, Florida
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Pretzels are a great snack food. I love this recipe because it is sweet as well as spicy, but not too spicy. It's a great combination for munching. —Geraldine Saucier, Albuquerque, New Mexico
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Cool off with a thick and rich treat that will remind you of a malt shoppe! Nothing can beat this strawberry shake recipe. —Kathryn Conrad, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
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I never thought of using waffle-cut fries as a scoop for dip until a friend of mine did at a baby shower. They’re ideal for my cheesy bacon and chive dip, which tastes just like a baked potato topper. —Betsy King, Duluth, Minnesota
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Everyone loves hummus, but I enjoy the garlic and onion types so much that I decided to let them shine in this homemade version. I get so many compliments when I serve it! —Sarah Gilbert, Beaverton, Oregon
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When serving a crowd, double or quadruple this guacamole. The onion, tomato and mango can be chopped in advance. Add avocado just before serving. —Diana Nienberg, McComb, Ohio
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Roasted pumpkin seeds are a classic fall snack. Kick them up a notch with instant coffee and cocoa powder for a mix that’s mocha genius at any time of year. —Rebekah Beyer, Sabetha, Kansas
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I’m all about the sweeter side of dips, and this brownie-batter variety fits in with my life’s philosophy: Chocolate makes anything better. Grab some fruit, cookies or salty snacks and start dunking. —Mel Gunnell, Boise, Idaho
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Why buy a pricey bagged snack mix when you can easily make a better-tasting one at home? Create a Southwestern sensation with chili powder, cayenne pepper and a twist of lime. —Julie Beckwith, Crete, Illinois
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A spicy mix of crisp cereal, soft marshmallows and rum extract make this a delicious treat to nosh on with friends, while studying or when watching a movie. —Susan Tite, China, Michigan
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Cheddar cheese, red peppers and pitted ripe olives make a tasty, rustic appetizer when marinated overnight and served with decorative toothpicks. —Polly Brunning, Thaxton, Virginia
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Lots of holiday treats are sweet. For a change of pace, I fill goodie bags with my cheese crackers. The recipe has a large yield, but you can freeze the dough logs to bake later. —Heather Necessary, Shamokin Dan, Pennsylvania
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I've had the pleasure of introducing many of my friends and family to chutney, that sweet and savory fruit sauce. Make the spread even faster by using chive-flavored whipped cream cheese. —Michelle Torkelson, Ham Lake, Minnesota
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My husband and I like to munch on this while watching TV. The nacho flavoring is a zesty alternative to butter and salt. —Linda Boehme, Fairmont, Minnesota
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These homemade crackers are decidedly light and crispy. An addictive snack on their own, they also pair well with a sharp white cheddar. —Jessica Wirth, Charlotte, North Carolina
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