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Best Christmas Movies on Netflix 2020: Family Favorites for Cozy Holiday Viewing

Whether you're fully immersed in the Christmas spirit or just dipping your toes in, these top Christmas movies on Netflix for 2020 deliver festive fun. Many are streaming now—ideal for those early dark evenings when holiday cheer hits just right.

Cozy Evenings in Autumn and Winter

As October arrives, days shorten and chill sets in, perfect for snug indoor nights. Wrap up in a blanket with hot chocolate, Netflix, or a good book. Netflix's vast library and budget-friendly plans make it a go-to choice. Each year, it rolls out fresh Christmas titles—here's our expert picks for 2020.

Top Christmas Movies on Netflix 2020

These family-friendly gems guarantee hours of heartwarming entertainment.

Holidate

Streaming since October 28, 2020, this rom-com is already a hit, even in the Netherlands. Sloane and Jackson are modern-day Grinches who dread Christmas—especially as singles facing family prying and awkward setups. Their fix? A 'holidate' pact: platonic dates through the holidays to dodge the drama. But as sparks fly, fake turns real.

Jingle Jangle: A Christmas Journey

Available from November 13, 2020, this delightful family musical follows toy maker Jeronicus Jangle. When his prized invention is stolen by a former apprentice, his granddaughter steps in for whimsical adventures. Watch the trailer and pencil it in.

The Princess Switch: Switched Again

Catch the sequel starting November 19, 2020. Missed the original? Stream it first. Here, Duchess Margaret and Stacy team up amid romantic woes. Enter Margaret's party-girl niece doppelgänger—cue royal mix-ups to rescue their loves. Trailer for part one below.

The Christmas Chronicles: Part Two

Releasing November 25, 2020, Kate—now a teen skeptic—reunites with brother Teddy, Jack, and Santa to thwart a North Pole villain and save Christmas from her reluctant family holiday.

The Claus Family

Dutch-language fans rejoice: Netflix drops this holiday flick in December (date TBA). Young Jules, grieving his father, loses Christmas magic—until a enchanted snowball from Grandpa's toy shop whisks him worldwide, revealing Grandpa as Santa himself.

Which 2020 Netflix Christmas movie tops your watchlist?