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Holiday Streaming Delights: A Season of Festive Films
2024-11-19
As the world begins to embrace the Christmas spirit, the streaming realm has been abuzz with holiday cheer for weeks. With a plethora of new holiday-themed movies gracing the major streaming services, it's a season of joy and entertainment. Let's take a look at some of the must-see titles.

Dive into the World of Holiday Streaming

Netflix

In "Hot Frosty", a widow played by Lacey Chabert brings a snowman to life. Their bond grows as they navigate the holiday season, despite the snowman's inevitable fate of melting. Dustin Milligan joins her in this heartwarming holiday rom-com. Available now.

"Meet Me Next Christmas" follows a woman as she races across New York City in search of the hottest ticket - a sold-out Pentatonix Christmas Eve concert. There, she hopes to reunite with the man of her dreams. Christina Milian, Devale Ellis, and Kofi Siriboe star in this enchanting holiday romance. Available now.

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In "The Merry Gentlemen", a former big-city dancer, Britt Robertson, stages an all-male Christmas-themed revue to save her parents' small-town tavern. She falls for one of the dancers, Chad Michael Murray. Marla Sokoloff, Michael Gross, Beth Broderick, and Maxwell Caulfield also star. Starting Nov. 20.

"Our Little Secret" presents a unique situation where a pair of exes, Lindsay Lohan and Ian Harding, have to spend Christmas together when they discover their current partners are siblings. Tim Meadows, Judy Reyes, Chris Parnell, and Kristin Chenoweth co-star. Starting Nov. 27.

"That Christmas" is an animated British movie set in a town that desperately needs Christmas. Everything seems to go wrong, but the stellar voice cast, including Bill Nighy, Guz Khan, Fiona Shaw, Jodie Whittaker, and Brian Cox, brings the story to life. Starting Dec. 4.

"Mary" retells the story of Mary, the mother of Jesus, with Anthony Hopkins as King Herod. Starting Dec. 6.

Hulu

In "The Night Before Christmas in Wonderland", the Queen of Hearts has banned Christmas. Father Christmas, with the help of Alice, sets out to correct the mistake that led to her action. Emilia Clarke and Gerard Butler lead the voice cast. Available now. (Also streaming on Prime Video.)

"Nutcrackers" tells the story of four unruly kids who lose their parents before Christmas. Their reluctant uncle, Ben Stiller, is tasked with creating a home for them. Linda Cardellini co-stars. Starting Nov. 29.

Disney+

"An Almost Christmas Story" follows a curious young owl that gets stuck in a Christmas tree bound for Rockefeller Plaza. While trying to find his way back to his parents, he befriends a lost little girl. Directed by Waukesha native David Lowery ("Pete's Dragon", "The Green Knight"), this new stop-motion animated holiday tale is available now.

Paramount+

"Dear Santa" is a comedy where a boy with spelling issues sends his Christmas wish list to Satan by mistake. The devilish one, Jack Black, shows up to make his wishes come true, with one important condition. Starting Nov. 25.

BET+

"A Christmas Miracle" shows a community center's Christmas jubilee on the verge of losing its funding. The family comes together to keep the spirits alive. With Blue Kimble, Noree Victoria, Victoria Rowell, and Aaron D. Spears. Available now.

"Style Me for Christmas" follows a boutique owner facing eviction at Christmastime. She is chosen to style a playboy celebrity. Mario, Raven Goodwin, and Pretty Vee star. Available now.

"A Wesley South African Christmas" tells the story of Todd Wesley who is stuck in Durban, South Africa during Christmas due to a crucial business deal. The rest of the Wesley family brings the holiday and its related chaos to him. The third in BET+'s Wesley Family Christmas movies stars Jasmine Guy, Dorien Wilson, Terrence "TC" Carson, and Terayle Hill. Starting Nov. 21.

"Brewster's Millions: Christmas" sees a woman inherit her uncle's fortune by giving instead of receiving during the holidays. China Anne McClain, Romeo Miller, Telma Hopkins, Tequan Richmond, Richard Pryor Jr., and Rain Pryor star in this holiday reimagining of "Brewster's Millions" (itself remade with Richard Pryor Sr. in 1985). Starting Dec. 5.

Roku Channel

"Jingle Bell Love" takes place at Christmastime when a man, Joey McIntyre, visits his late wife's hometown. His daughter then tries to set him up with a local shop owner, Michelle Morgan. Available now.

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