Netflix has revealed its full slate of Christmas movies and shows fans can tuck into this festive season.
Lindsay Lohan returns to the world of holiday rom-coms, a Magic Mike-esque seasonal movie and a ‘hot snowman’ are among the things users have to look forward to over the coming weeks. An epic retelling of the Christmas story will also be on the menu.
Popstar Sabrina Carpenter will host her own holiday special, while a favourite baking show will also return for a batch of Christmas episodes. Meanwhile Keira Knightley and Taron Egerton will bring the adrenaline and thrills this festive season.
See what Netflix has waiting for you to unwrap under the tree this Christmas. And when you can expect to watch them.
9. The Sister Snow - November 29
Based on the popular best-selling Norwegian book by the same name, this film promises Scandinavian charm aplenty this Christmas. The synopsis reads: “Julian and his family have a sadness over them, and Julian feels that Christmas has just been cancelled. Then, one day, Julian meets the happy and Christmas-loving Hedvig and begins to believe that there will be Christmas after all. But there’s something strange about Hedvig’s house, and who is the old man who is lurking around the house all the time?” Available from November 29. | Francisco Munoz Photo: Francisco Munoz
10. That Christmas - December 4
Based on a trilogy of charming Christmas books written by Hollywood legend Richard Curtis, That Christmas is an eye-catching animated film that promises to be a must-watch. The synopsis reads: “That Christmas follows a series of entwined tales about family and friends, love and loneliness, and Santa Claus making a big mistake — not to mention an enormous number of turkeys!” Ed Sheeran has even written a Christmas song for the film. Available from December 4. | Netflix Photo: Netflix
11. Black Doves - December 5
What says Christmas more than a delicious spy-thriller starring Keira Knightley, Paddington’s voice Ben Whishaw and Line of Duty’s Sarah Lancashire? Black Doves is set against the backdrop of London at Christmas. The synopsis reads: “The series follows Helen Webb, a quick-witted, down-to-earth, dedicated wife and mother — and professional spy. For 10 years, she’s been passing on her politician husband’s secrets to the shadowy organisation she works for: the Black Doves. When her secret lover is assassinated, her spymaster calls in Helen’s old friend Sam Young to keep her safe.” Available from December 5. | Ludovic Robert Photo: Ludovic Robert
12. Mary - December 6
The Christmas story gets an epic makeover in this film from director D.J Caruso. The synopsis reads: “Mary is a coming-of-age biblical epic in which Mary is shunned following a miraculous conception and forced into hiding. When King Herod ignites a murderous pursuit for her newborn baby, Jesus, Mary and Joseph go on the run — bound by faith and driven by courage — to save his life at all costs.” Anthony Hopkins stars as Herod. Available from December 6. | Christopher Raphael Photo: Christopher Raphael