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Romance Christmas Movies to watch apart from The Holiday

Romantic Christmas movies capture the magic of the season through love, laughter, and heartfelt moments. From timeless classics to modern festive rom-coms, these ten films promise cosy vibes, emotional twists, and unforgettable holiday romances perfect for winter nights.

Romance Christmas Movies to watch apart from The Holiday
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| Updated on: Dec 21, 2025 | 10:10 PM

New Delhi: Romantic Christmas movies blend holiday magic with heartfelt love stories, from classic rom-coms to steamy modern tales. These ten picks deliver laughs, tears, and festive cheer, perfect for cosy nights.

Dive into mistletoe moments, family dramas, and unexpected sparks that make the season sparkle with romance.

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Romance Christmas Movies to watch apart from The Holiday

1. While You Were Sleeping (1995)

Lucy Moderatz, a lonely Chicago transit worker, saves commuter Peter from a train and ends up at his hospital bedside. Mistaken for his fiancée by his warm family, she bonds during the holidays, especially with sceptical brother Jack. As real feelings bloom amid family gatherings and New Year's chaos, Lucy navigates lies, love, and self-discovery in this charming tale of mistaken identity.

2. The Shop Around the Corner (1940)

In Budapest's Matuschek and Company, top salesman Alfred Kralik clashes with new clerk Klara Novak amid Great Depression tensions. Unbeknownst to them, they are secret pen pals sharing deep affection through anonymous letters. As Christmas nears, workplace drama unfolds with betrayals, promotions, and revelations, culminating in the joyful discovery of their true identities and budding romance.

3. Love Actually (2003)

Interwoven tales capture London's pre-Christmas love chaos: Prime Minister David woos staffer Natalie; heartbroken writer Jamie falls for Portuguese housekeeper Aurelia; widower Daniel helps stepson Sam chase his crush. From cue-card confessions to drum solos at school concerts, infidelity strains marriages while pure gestures triumph, proving love's many forms shine brightest amid holiday lights.

4. Happiest Season (2020)

Abby plans to spend Christmas with her girlfriend Harper's family, but Harper asks her to pretend to be a roommate, hiding their relationship for her mayor dad's campaign. Tensions rise with exes, sibling rivalries, and family secrets at the lavish home. After an explosive party revelation, truths emerge, forgiveness flows, and love prevails in this sharp LGBTQ+ holiday rom-com.

5. Hot Frosty (2024)

Grieving widow Kathy magically animates a snowman named Jack, who emerges hunky and innocent, helping save her diner from closure. As they bond over pizza, holidays, and thwarting a thief, Jack's freezing touch and impending melt loom. A kiss revives him fully human, sparking steamy romance and festive triumph in this whimsical, body-positive Netflix treat.

6. When Harry Met Sally (1989)

Over 12 years, cynical Harry and optimistic Sally debate friendship, sex, and fate through road trips, weddings, and chance meetings. Post-breakups, a one-night stand shatters their bond until New Year's epiphany. Harry lists her quirks in an iconic Central Park dash, igniting timeless romance laced with holiday cheer and witty banter.

7.  Elf (2003)

Human-raised elf Buddy quests from the North Pole to New York seeking dad Walter Hobbs, a cynical exec. His childlike wonder disrupts family life, saves Macy's Santa display, and restores Christmas spirit amid publishing woes. Bonding with stepbrother Michael and love interest Jovie, Buddy helps Santa's crashed sleigh fly, proving belief fuels holiday magic.

8. The Holiday (2006)

Heartbroken Iris and Amanda swap homes for Christmas: Iris flees unrequited love to LA, Amanda escapes a cheating beau to the English countryside. Iris aids composer Arthur, sparks fly with Miles; Amanda charms widower Graham. Self-discoveries and transatlantic romances bloom, teaching that change and vulnerability invite true love during snowy swaps.

9. The Merry Gentlemen (2024)

Tessa returns home to save her theatre with a male strip revue, starring hunky Wink, played by Chad Michael Murray. Amid rehearsals blending steamy dances and holiday vibes, sparks ignite between them despite past hurts. This Magic Mike-inspired romp delivers laughs, heat, and festive redemption on Netflix.

10. Our Little Secret (2024)

Cameron brings girlfriend Avery (Lindsay Lohan) home for the holidays; his sister introduces boyfriend Logan. Shockingly, Avery and Logan are exes who fake ignorance to avoid drama. Amid family dinners and mistletoe tension, buried feelings resurface, threatening new relationships in this Netflix comedy of errors.

So these are some of the romantic movies to watch this Christmas.

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