Inside: Cozy up with these holiday movies that are sure to bring some cheer to your teen and the whole family!
Let’s face it: finding holiday movies that everyone can agree on is no small feat. Teens have their own taste, and sometimes the “classics” like A Christmas Carol or Bing Crosby’s White Christmas aren’t quite their speed. But no worries—this list has got something for everyone. The holiday season is the perfect time to gather with family and enjoy heartwarming films that capture the spirit of Christmas. Whether you’re into festive comedies, feel-good family films, or magical tales, these holiday movies on Netflix are perfect for a cozy night in with your teens.
20 Great Holiday Movies To Watch With Your Teen On Netflix
Here are 20 holiday movies on Netflix that teens will love. We’ve even included quick story summaries and why your teens will like these movies. Some are new within the past few years, while others are a little bit older. You’ll find some that are geared to younger kids like your tweens and then others that will appeal across ages.
The Christmas Chronicles
Story: Siblings accidentally cause Santa’s sleigh to crash, leading to an unexpected adventure to save Christmas. Tons of fun side characters including some adorable, mischievous elves.
Why Teens Will Love It: A blend of humor, action, and holiday spirit with a cool Santa played by Kurt Russell (and a cameo by his wife Goldie Hawn). Perfect for fans of magical and adventurous stories.
P.S. There is also a sequel if they end up really loving it!
The Knight Before Christmas
Story: A medieval knight is magically transported to the present and falls for a high school science teacher.
Why Teens Will Love It: A romantic and quirky plot, with Vanessa Hudgens starring as the lead. It mixes time travel with holiday cheer.
Let It Snow
Story: A snowstorm on Christmas Eve intertwines the lives of several teens in a small town.
Why Teens Will Love It: Based on a YA novel, this romantic comedy captures the drama and emotions of young love and friendships with an outstanding cast of up and comers.
Holiday Rush
Story: A radio DJ loses his job and learns to appreciate the simple joys of life during the holidays.
Why Teens Will Love It: A heartfelt reminder about the importance of family and adapting to life’s challenges, wrapped in Christmas warmth.
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1000 Miles from Christmas
Story: A Scrooge-like man is sent to a Christmas-loving village and learns to embrace the season.
Why Teens Will Love It: Relatable themes of personal growth and humor make this Spanish film stand out.
Meet Me Next Christmas
Story: A woman tries to meet her crush at a Pentatonix Christmas concert.
Why Teens Will Love It: Features holiday music, romance, and plenty of laugh-out-loud moments. If they are Pentatonix fans, that’s an added bonus!
That Christmas
Story: Interwoven family tales bring to life the magic and complexities of the holidays.
Why Teens Will Love It: Based on stories by the writer of Love Actually, it’s a heartfelt, relatable look at family life.
Father Christmas Is Back
Story: A family reunion is turned upside down when the estranged father returns for Christmas.
Why Teens Will Love It: A blend of comedy and drama, with awkward family dynamics that many teens might find relatable.
The Holiday Calendar
Story: A magical advent calendar predicts the events of a photographer’s holiday season.
Why Teens Will Love It: A sweet mix of romance, fantasy, and festive vibes perfect for cozy winter nights.
Klaus
Story: A selfish postman and a reclusive toymaker form an unlikely friendship that brings joy to a cold, dark town.
Why Teens Will Love It: An Oscar-nominated animated film with a fresh take on the origin of Santa Claus.
Story: A baker and a duchess who look identical decide to switch lives for two days in the fictional country of Belgravia.
Why Teens Will Love It: A delightful rom-com with a festive twist.
Jingle Jangle: A Christmas Journey
Story: A toymaker’s life changes when his granddaughter brings a magical invention to life.
Why Teens Will Love It: A musical extravaganza with a message of hope and family. Plus a star-studded cast including Forest Whitaker, Keegan-Michael Key, and Ricky Martin.
Dolly Parton’s Christmas on The Square
Story: A wealthy and unsympathetic woman played by Christine Baranski is planning to evict her hometown’s residents right before Christmas to make way for a shopping mall. But she is guided by an angel (played by Dolly Parton) who helps her learn the true spirit of the holidays.
Why Teens Will Love It: Teens who enjoy musicals will love the songs, especially since they’re performed by Dolly Parton and a talented cast. With colorful choreography and a mix of humor and drama, this one keeps the energy high throughout.
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The Noel Diary
Story: novelist who returns home for the holidays and discovers a diary that unlocks secrets about his past. Along the way, he meets Rachel, who’s on her own journey of family discovery, and their paths intertwine in unexpected ways.
Why Teens Will Love It: A heartfelt mix of romance and self-discovery with a cozy holiday setting perfect for the season.
The Christmas Prince
Story: Amber, an aspiring journalist, goes undercover in the royal palace of Aldovia to write a story about Prince Richard, rumored to be an irresponsible playboy. As she digs deeper, Amber discovers the prince’s softer side and uncovers secrets that could change the kingdom forever.
Why Teens Will Love It: A charming mix of romance and fairy-tale vibes. Amber’s adventure is fun, relatable, and full of holiday cheer. Perfect for fans of royal stories and Christmas magic.
Family Switch
Story: When a rare planetary alignment and a psychic’s intervention cause a family to switch bodies during the holiday season, each family member faces the challenges of another’s life on a critical day. Jennifer Garner and Ed Helms star as the parents adding their unique quirky and lovable humor to the mix.
Why Teens Will Love It: This body-swap comedy offers a humorous look at family dynamics, with relatable teenage struggles like pressure from parents and social expectations.
Alien Xmas
Story: Invading aliens meet merry elves in this sci-fi Christmas clash. A young extra-terrestrial named X lands at the North Pole to install a machine that will disrupt the world’s gravitational field. But X gets distracted by the happy community of elves and he winds up being adopted by a young girl who thinks that he’s a plush toy.
Why Teens Will Love It: For teens who want a very non-traditional holiday story with a sci-fi twist, this is a unique but fun take on the tried and true Christmas story.
Falling For Christmas
Story: Lindsay Lohan is Sierra Belmont, a spoiled hotel heiress who suffers from amnesia after a skiing accident and ends up in the care of a kind lodge owner, played by Chord Overstreet.
Why Teens Will Love It: Lindsay Lohan’s return to romantic comedy is nostalgic and fun. The mix of romance and self-discovery makes the movie feels fresh, yet familiar.
Trolls Holiday
Story: Queen Poppy finds out that the Bergens don’t celebrate Christmas! So she and her gang of bright-haired friends of course hatch a plan to change that STAT.
Why Teens Will Love It: Today’s teens fell in love with the Trolls movies when they were young kids, and will enjoy nostalgically revisiting the stories of Branch, Poppy, Bridget, and the Bergens for another adventure that’s chock full of good music.
Scrooge: A Christmas Carol
Story: We all know the story of Ebenezer Scrooge trying desperately to right his wrongs, but this 2022 film is the latest modern animated version.
Why Teens Will Love It: Today’s teens will appreciate this flick’s graphics and animation that offer a new way of watching a classic tale.
These movies are perfect for teens who enjoy romance, humor, magical adventures, or heartfelt family stories. There is something for everyone. It will be hard for even the grinchiest teen to not find at least one movie on this list they will like.
If you throw in some hot cocoa and popcorn, how could any teen refuse?! Snuggle up and enjoy the family holiday time together.
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