As the festive season envelops India, families and friends are curling up to celebrate the spirit of Christmas. A key part of the tradition for many is watching beloved holiday films. Streaming platforms like Netflix and Amazon Prime Video are catering to this demand with a vast and diverse library of Christmas movies, offering everything from heartwarming family tales to romantic comedies and thrilling adventures.
Netflix's Festive Feast: From Romance to Heists
Netflix is a major hub for Christmas entertainment this year. For those seeking a touching story, My Secret Santa follows a single mother who takes a seasonal Santa job at a ski resort to afford her daughter's snowboarding school. The platform also offers a mix of romance and crime with Jingle Bell Heist, where two thieves plan a Christmas Eve robbery at a London store.
The adventure continues with My Dad Saved Christmas 2, featuring a father-son duo on a magical mission to rescue a kidnapped Santa. For a classic feel-good story, A Boy Called Christmas takes viewers on young Nikolas's epic quest to a magical elf city, making it a perfect Christmas Eve watch. Netflix's lineup also includes popular rom-coms like Falling for Christmas, starring Lindsay Lohan as an amnesiac heiress, and Holidate, which explores the concept of dating someone only for holidays.
Other notable Netflix picks include the workaholic-meets-heir romance Champagne Problems, the body-swap comedy Family Switch, the beloved classic Love Actually, the home-swap romance The Holiday, the Oscar-nominated animated gem Klaus, and the accidental gift-swap story Something from Tiffany's.
Amazon Prime Video's Holiday Collection
Amazon Prime Video counters with its own set of festive favourites. Oh. What. Fun. delivers a relatable story about a Texas housewife who leaves her family to make them realise her worth. The platform is also home to timeless classics that define the season for many.
Viewers can enjoy the live-action version of Dr Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas, featuring Jim Carrey's iconic performance. The heartwarming Miracle on 34th Street explores what happens when Santa Claus must prove his sanity in court. Prime Video also hosts the popular rom-com Something from Tiffany's and the multi-story classic Love Actually.
Your Ultimate Christmas Watchlist
With such a wide variety available, there's a Christmas movie for every mood. Whether you're planning a family movie night, a romantic evening, or a solo binge-watch session, Indian streaming platforms have you covered. The mix of new original films and timeless classics ensures that the holiday spirit is just a click away, making it easier than ever to celebrate the season with stories of joy, hope, and togetherness.
