Entertaining Flicks to Stream Now if Holiday Spirit is Absent
Feeling like Scrooge with all the traditional Christmas flicks? Don't fret, here are some off-beat holiday-themed movies across various genres to spice up your streaming list this festive season:
Holiday-Themed Dramas
- The Holiday Calendar (2018): A captivating blend of drama and fantasy, following a struggling photographer who stumbles upon a magical advent calendar with predictive powers. Find it on Netflix US and UK for your viewing pleasure.[1][2]
- Confessions of a Christmas Letter: A humorous tale of a novelist hired to write a holiday contest entry, leading to a delightful family mix-up. Though it may be hard to find, it's worth the search.[3]
- The Christmas Letter: An adorable animated film about a boy helping an elderly woman find love, but its availability is somewhat limited.[1][2]
Holiday Film Noirs (Scarce but Exciting)
Finding traditional film noir during the holidays is like finding a snowflake in the Sahara. However, if you're into darker or more suspenseful content, consider exploring Nordic noirs outside of the holiday theme, such as Woman of the Dead or The Lost. While they're not strictly Christmas films, they offer a suspenseful twist on winter watchlists.[4]
Holiday Action Comedies
- Holidate (2022): A modern romantic comedy where two individuals agree to be each other's holiday dates. Stream it on Netflix US and UK for a new twist on holiday romance.[1][2]
- Godmothered (2020): An upbeat comedy film that cleverly subverts traditional Christmas story expectations, starring Jillian Bell and Isla Fisher. Check it out on Disney+ for a delightful switch-up from the norm.[1][2]
If you're yearning for something different from the traditional holiday movies, exposing your eyes to direct-to-TV Christmas films or using streaming guides can help discover those hidden gems that someone, somewhere, has been raving about.[1][2]
In the spirit of diversifying your holiday movie viewing, consider streaming 'Holidate' (2022) available on Netflix US and UK, offering a fresh take on holiday romance. For a comedic twist on traditional Christmas stories, watch 'Godmothered' (2020) featuring Jillian Bell and Isla Fisher, available on Disney+. If you're interested in off-beat holiday-themed comedies, delve into direct-to-TV Christmas films or use streaming guides to uncover hidden gems that might have received buzz in some corners. Lastly, although finding traditional film noir during the holidays is as rare as a snowflake in the Sahara, exploring Nordic noirs such as 'Woman of the Dead' or 'The Lost' could provide a suspenseful contrast to your winter watchlists.
