10 christmas rom-com movies to watch

11 DEC, 2023

Adhya Moona

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Released in 2003, this ensemble rom-com follows multiple love stories set in the weeks leading up to Christmas, exploring various aspects of love and relationships.

love actually

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The 2021 feature follows a Los Angeles based writer who decides to surprise her dating-app crush in person for the holidays, only to find out he's a catfish.

love hard 

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Released in 2006, starring Cameron Diaz, Kate Winslet, this film tells the story of two women who swap homes for the holidays and find unexpected romance in their new surroundings.

the holiday

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The 2020 feature follows two strangers tired of facing the holidays alone, deciding to be each other's non-romantic companions throughout the year, but develop genuine emotions. 

holidate

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While also a family comedy, Elf has romantic elements as Buddy, played by Will Ferrell, navigates his newfound family relationships and experiences love in the holiday season. 

elf

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Vince Vaughn and Reese Witherspoon are a couple forced to visit all four of their divorced parents' homes on Christmas Day, leading to comedic and heartwarming moments.

four christmases 

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Sarah Jessica Parker joins an ensemble cast in this film about a man bringing his uptight girlfriend home for Christmas, resulting in a chaotic and emotional holiday gathering.

the family stone

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This rom-com follows a woman who saves a man's life, pretends to be his fiancée, and finds herself entangled in his quirky family during the holidays.

while you were sleeping

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John Cusack and Kate Beckinsale star in this romantic tale of missed connections and second chances, with a significant portion of the story set during the Christmas season.

serendipity

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This rom-com features Vanessa Hudgens in dual roles as a duchess and a baker who switch places and find unexpected love during the Christmas season.

the princess switch