Best new Christmas movies streaming on Netflix and more

Amazon Prime Video

Lovesick New York fashion designer Joy (Shannon Thornton) is stranded in a snowstorm in Colorado over Christmas. Luckily, a mysterious man, Ridge (Tosin Morohunfola), is ready to help.

CHEMISTRY: Fine? The enemy-to-lover trope is compelling, but cutting away from her two stoner friends distracts from the romance.

CHEERS: Negative. This could have happened at any time of the year.

PRONUNCIATION: If you’re looking for a light holiday romance, this isn’t it! (But it’s almost worth it for the very non-traditional Christmas movie ending.)

Netflix

Director Sydney (Minka Kelly) is sent to Paris to acquire a champagne brand, but then accidentally falls for the heir to the empire, Henri (Tom Wozniczka).

CHEMISTRY: Reasonable. They meet the night they meet (!) – and he doesn’t lose interest after she reveals her recognizable stomach problems.

CHEERS: Very. What could Christmas be like in Paris with holiday markets and bubbles not be beautiful?

PRONUNCIATION: It’s charming and sweet, and reminds you to follow your heart, pursue your career ambitions… and go to Europe.

Amazon Prime Video

Charlie Cox and Zooey Deschanel are exes who have split custody of their pup, Merv. But when Merv is diagnosed with depression, the trio heads to a pampered dog resort where human romance rekindles. Lots of fun set pieces and misunderstandings follow.

CHEMISTRY: Intense. Cox and Deschanel play yearning just right, and once the sad reason behind their breakup is revealed, the audience won’t have a dry eye.

CHEERS: Apathetic. It’s snowing in an early scene, but most of the film takes place on a beach in Florida.

PRONUNCIATION: It’s mostly a cute sitcom-esque romp, but the lack of holiday news makes it not feel seasonal at all.

Netflix

‘Mrs. Doubtfire,” but with a single mother (Alexandra Breckenridge) playing the role of St. Nick who falls in love with a fake baby ski lodge magnate (Ryan Eggold).

CHEMISTRY: Low. He bares amazing abs (and almost shows off his buns!), but she usually keeps her Santa suit on.

CHEERS: High. It looks like Buddy the Elf decorated this tinsel-infused production.

PRONUNCIATION: So wonderfully sweet and juicy that it will rot your teeth.

Hulu

Lifestyle author Joy (Emmanuelle Chriqui) asks her best friend (Chad Michael Murray) to play her husband for a Christmas broadcast, but he’s a little too believable.

CHEMISTRY: Pleased! The trope of the best friend who secretly wants more packs of extra heat here – pun intended for that kitchen kiss.

CHEERS: Cheerful. Joy and her fake family give her house a complete Christmas makeover. Delicious.

PRONUNCIATION: Very predictable, but combining experienced actors with great chemistry works holiday wonders.

Netflix

Kate (Alicia Silverstone) and Everett (Oliver Hudson) are recent exes who hope to celebrate Christmas as a family with the kids, but he brings his new girlfriend along.

CHEMISTRY: Cheerful! Kate and Everett are clearly meant for each other, as they broke up for no real reason.

CHEERS: Bright! There’s sledding, cozy sweaters, cuddling, tree pruning, snowmen and flannel everywhere.

PRONUNCIATION: It’s the perfect atmosphere for a family vacation, and Pierson Fodé takes MVP as Chet, Kate’s handsome and good-natured fling.

Netflix

Sophie (Olivia Holt) and Nick (Connor Swindells) are two desperate (and sexy!) singles who conspire to rob her greedy boss.

CHEMISTRY: Sad. Sophie and Nick are much more focused on their tragic backstories than on flirting.

CHEERS: Cheerful. The atmosphere is heavy, but the background of the department store dazzles.

PRONUNCIATION: If you’re looking for a juicy Hallmark movie, look elsewhere. But if you’re looking for a darkly comedic heist movie with a Christmas setting, this is a solid watch.