Netflix Christmas movies and TV shows: Love Actually, Krampus and everything new and old
A veritable Christmas napalm
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Your support makes all the difference.Christmas is on the horizon, which means it's almost time to desperately search for something, anything on Netflix to stick on the television during that mid-morning, lunch-isn't-quite-ready period of Christmas Day that's not Top of the Pops 2.
Netflix have sent us their master list of all Christmas content, new and old, for 2017, spanning movies, TV shows and cartoons - we've listed everything below and emboldened a few picks, be they out of genuine praise or nostalgia or curiosity.
If you're not feeling festive, Battle Royale is also on Netflix 'Three days. One island. Forty-two students must kill to survive.'
MOVIES
NEW ON NETFLIX
Holiday Joy 15/11/2017 A shy high school student's Christmas wish comes true only it isn't exactly as wonderful as she'd hoped Teen, Comedy
Miracle on 34th Street 15/11/2017 A lawyer and a little girl must prove that a man claiming to be Santa Claus is the real thing Family, Fantasy Richard Attenborough
A Christmas Prince 17/11/2017 Christmas comes early for an aspiring young journalist when she's sent abroad to get the scoop on a dashing prince who's poised to be king Teen, Romance
Love Actually 14/12/2017 Follows the lives of eight very different couples in dealing with their love lives in various loosely interrelated tales all set during a frantic month before Christmas in London, England. Comedy, Romance
Christmas Inheritance 15/12/2017 Ellen is the girl who grew up with everything. The ambitious heir to True Gifts, a multimillion-dollar gift business, is a fashionista who fancies herself on the cutting edge of everything. Before Ellen can inherit her father business, though, she must deliver a special Christmas card to her dad’s former partner in Snow Falls, the hometown she never knew. To experience life’s true gifts, her parents insist that she make the trip anonymously, without fame or fortune to aid her. When a snowstorm strands her at the town inn, run by frugal manager Jake, “Ellie” is forced to work for her keep. Jake, a jaded, divorced man who grew up with little, becomes intrigued with his new guest, even if Ellie is a terrible baker with no housekeeping skills. Despite his blunt manner, Ellie begins to admire the innkeeper who doesn’t hesitate to help others, even when there’s nothing in it for him.
El Camino Christmas 15/12/2017 A young Man, who seeks out a father he has never met, through no fault of his own, ends up barricaded in a liquor store with five other people on Christmas Eve Comedy Vincent D'Onofrio, Jessica Alba, Tim Allen, Dax Shepard, Luke Grimes, Kirtwood Smith
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Miss Me this Christmas 19/12/2017 Regina and Franklin are seemingly the perfect couple, the toast of all their friends and married on Christmas Day six years ago at the famed Chesterton Hotel. At Thanksgiving, they have a huge fight and trusts are broken -- they decide to divorce. Their divorce will be final on Christmas Day. Regina decides to move in to her best friend Trish's (Eva Marcille) suite at The Chesterton Hotel. There Regina starts a whirlwind romance with eccentric multi-millionaire Ulysses Danbert (Allen Maldonado). When Ulysses proposes to her, she must come to terms that her marriage may be over. Is the love between Regina and Franklin all wrapped up? We will all find out at the big Christmas party at The Chesterton Hotel. Romance Erica Ash, Redaric Williams
You Can't Fight Christmas 19/12/2017 Christmas designer Leslie Major is the biggest fan of Christmas ever. She is like a tidal wave of Yuletide cheer. Her biggest job every year is decorating the lobby of the famed Chesterton Hotel. As she is on a ladder decorating the tree, she falls into the arms of Edmund James - the grandson of the owner JJ James. Comedy
Krampus 25/12/2017 A boy who has a bad christmas ends up accidentally summoning a festive demon to his family home Horror, Fantasy
Saving Christmas 31/12/2017 A young boy and his friends launch an investigation to find out the truth about Santa. They discover he's real and he's creating toys right in their town. Family Chase Andersen
FAMILY MOVIES
Babes in Toyland Already on Netflix When Lisa gets into a car accident on Christmas Eve, she finds herself in Toyland, a magical world plagued by an evil villain. Adventure, Family Drew Barrymore, Keanu Reeves
A Wish For Christmas Already on Netflix After Sara's boss steals her bright idea, she asks Santa for the courage to stand up for herself. But can 48 hours of magic make a lasting difference? Fantasy, Family
I'll Be Home for Christmas Already on Netflix Assistant DA and single mom Jackie's plans to wrap up a big case and enjoy Christmas with her daughter are disrupted when her estranged dad visits Family, Drama Mena Suvari
Mandie and the Forgotten Christmas Already on Netflix A forbidden attic harboring a hush-hush holiday mystery. For this spirited girl, Christmas may never be the same. Family, Drama
Jingle All The Way Already on Netflix A desperate dad must match wits with a sleazy Santa, a stressed-out mailman and a horde of parents to procure a hot new toy on Christmas Eve Comedy, Family Arnold Schwarzenegger
Deck the Halls Already on Netflix An optometrist's Christmas celebration gets upstaged by a new neighbor who wants to create a holiday display bright enough to be seen from space Comedy, Family Danny DeVito, Matthew Broderick, Kristin Davis
Santa Claws Already on Netflix When a gift sack full of kittens gives Santa a bad allergic reaction, the kitties have to take over and deliver the presents on time Comedy, Family
The Good Witch's Gift (aka - Wedding) Already on Netflix Christmas seems like the perfect time for Cassie and Jake's wedding, but it'll take some magic to pull it off with everything going against it Drama, Family
Pettersson and Findus 2 Already on Netflix Christmas is just around the corner, but Pettersson and Findus are worried the snowy weather (and lack of tree) may keep them from celebrating Family, Comedy
Look Who's Talking Now Already on Netflix In the third and final chapter of this comedy franchise, the kids are old enough to speak so it's time to hear the thoughts of the Ubriacco's dogs Comedy, Family John Travolta, Kristie Alley, Danny DeVito
Zip & Zap and the Captain's Island Already on Netflix At Christmas, Zip and Zap take a trip with their parents to a remote island, where a friendly woman runs a children's home and mystery awaits Adventure, Family
COMEDIES
The Night Before Already on Netflix Three best friends decide to end their tradition of wild holiday partying – but not before one final drug-fueled Christmas Eve in New York. Comedy Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Seth Rogen
Last Holiday Already on Netflix Given the news she's terminally ill, Georgia throws caution to the wind, breaks out of her shell and takes no-holds-barred European vacation Comedy, Romance Queen Latifah, LL Coll J
Uncle Nick Already on Netflix At his brother's traditional Christmas Eve party, lecherous, drunken slacker Nick works hard to make the celebration a raucous disaster Comedy
Christmas Eve Already on Netflix A citywide power outrage traps eccentric New Yorkers in six different elevators on Christmas Eve, forcing them to reconsider their lives Comedy
Scrooged! Already on Netflix A cold-hearted TV exec is about to discover the true meaning of Christmas – the hard way – in this wild, wooly spin on Dickens’s A Christmas Carol. Comedy, Drama Bill Murray
Happy Christmas Already on Netflix After splitting up with her boyfriend just before the holidays, a young woman tries to start over, but her self-destructive behavior gets in the way. Comedy, Drama Anna Kendrick, Lena Dunham
A Christmas Detour Already on Netflix A cynical bartender helps a romantically optimictic bride-to-be make it home to meet her fiance's parents when a snowstorm reroutes their flights Comedy, Romance
Angel of Christmas Already on Netflix While researching a family heirloom, a jilted news staffer uncovers the ornament's magical past and meets someone special, perhaps not by coincidence Comedy, Romance
Once Upon a Holiday Already on Netflix A princess runs away from her duties during a Christmas visit to a big city and meets a nice guy who shows her the joys of living a normal life Comedy, Romance Horror
A Christmas Horror Story Already on Netflix This anthology features a quartet of holiday-themed horror tales, including Santa battling zombie elves and demonic Krampus stalking a naughty family Horror, Fantasy
Krampus: The Christmas Devil Already on Netflix Someone kidnaps and tries to kill a child who grows up to be a detective, determined to find the fiend that kidnaps more kids every Christmas Horror, Thriller Drama
Hector Already on Netflix En route to London for an annual Christmas meet-up with friends, homeless Scotsman Hector attempts to reconnect with the family he left behind Drama Documentaries
Tunisian Victory Already on Netflix British and American troops join forces to liberate a Nazi strangehold in North Africa, sharing battles, hard work and a peaceful Christmas dinner Documentary, History
TV SHOWS
A Moody Christmas Already on Netflix Every year at Christmas, Dan Moody leaves London to brave the dysfunctional escapades of his overbearing family back home in Australia. Comedy
Gilmore Girls: A Year in the Life Already on Netflix Set nearly a decade after the finale of the original series, this revival follows Lorelai, Rory and Emily Gilmore through four seasons of change Comedy, Drama Christmas Specials
(CHRISTMAS SPECIALS)
BoJack Horseman Christmas Special Already on Netflix It’s Christmas, and BoJack wants nothing to do with it. Then Todd shows up with a giant candy cane and an old “Horsin’ Around” Christmas episode. Comedy, Anime Will Arnett & Alison Brie's voices
Outnumbered: Christmas 2009 Already on Netflix Burglars visit the Brockmans for the holidays, which proves to be the least of the family's worries on an eventful Boxing Day Comedy, Drama
Outnumbered: Christmas 2011 Already on Netflix The Brockmans hope to get away for the holiday, but Granddad's sudden illness - and trip to the worst hospital ever - threatens their plans Comedy, Drama
The Royle Family: Christmas Special 2000 Already on Netflix When the Royles are bloated with Christmas turkey, Barbara is wondering what to feed her future in-laws, who are vegeterians Comedy
The Royle Family: The New Sofa Already on Netflix After a two-year absence, The Royles return to television for a festive holiday special - and for the first time, Denise is cooking Christmas dinner Comedy
Black Adder's A Christmas Carol Already on Netflix In this twist on the classic holiday tale, a visit from the Spirit of Christmas persuades a kindly Victorian shopkeeper to give meanness a try Comedy, History
A Russell Peters Christmas Already on Netflix Inspired by the variety shows of the 1970s "A Russell Peters Christmas" is a sweet, silly, sentimental and, most of all, funny Christmas Special Comedy, Talk-Show Michael Bublé, Pamela Anderson
Knowing Me, Knowing Yule Already on Netflix Alan Patridge's Christmas spectacular boasts an interview with a golfer who was struck by lightning and the world's largest Christmas cracker Comedy, Talk-Show
Ricardo O'Farrill - Abrazo Navideño Already on Netflix The expressive Ricardo O'Farrill uses his astute comedic sensibilities to tease Cristmas traditions, and not even Santa Claus escapes unscathed Comedy, Stand-Up
Trailer Park Boys - Live at the North Pole Already on Netflix Bubble's plan to spread the true meaning of Christmas is dashed by Julian's wish to cash in on the holiday and Ricky's quest to meet the real Santa Comedy Musical
Mariah Carey's Merriest Christmas Already on Netflix Pop music superstar Mariah Carey hosts this all-star holiday celebration with special guests and a celebrity reading of "The Night Before Christmas" Musical Mariah Carey, Kelsey Grammer
A Very Murray Christmas Already on Netflix Bill Murray rounds up an all-star cast for an evening of music, mischief and barroom camaraderie in this irreverent twist on holiday variety shows Comedy, Musical Bill Murray, Miley Cyrus, George Clooney
Michael Bolton's Big, Sexy Valentine's Day Special Already on Netflix After Santa tells him he needs 75,000 new babies by Christmas to meet toy supply, Michael Bolton hosts a telethon to inspire the world to make love Comedy, Musical Michael Bolton, Adam Scott, Brooke Shields
CARTOONS
StoryBots Christmas 01/12/2017 When Bo mistakenly thinks that her friends don't like her gifts, she heads to the North Pole to ask Santa for help making better presents. She learns along the way that Christmas is about far more than just the toys. Ed Asner guest stars as Santa Claus. Family, Anime
DreamWorks Home: For the Holidays 01/12/2017 Oh takes it upon himself to introduce Christmas joy to his fellow Boovs. Unfortunately, his well-meaning mission nearly destroys the city. Trolls Holiday Special 06/12/2017 TBA Family, Anime Movies
The Magic Snowflake Already on Netflix Young Nicolas agrees to do Santa’s work for one year. But the stress of the job threatens the boy’s sense of joy – and Christmas itself. Animation
Arthur Christmas Already on Netflix At Santa Claus’s super-secret toy-making facility, Mr.Claus entrusts his son, Arthur, to carry out an ultra-important Christmas mission. Animation James McAvoy, Hugh Laurie and Bill Nighy (voices)
Bob's Broken Sleigh Already on Netflix An overly eager elf improves Santa's sleigh, but when he crash lands far from home, three odd critters pitch in to send him back to the North Pole Anime, Family
Caillou's Holiday Movie Already on Netflix Join Caillou in this animated adventure as he helps his dad shovel snow, learns about the holidays of other cultures and makes gifts for his family Anime, Family
The Legend of Frosty the Snowman Already on Netflix The mayor of Evergreen dismisses magic as nonsense, but when Frosty the Snowman blows through town, he shows the local children that magic is real Family, Anime Burt Reynold (voice)
Santa's Apprentice Already on Netflix Young orphan Nicolas learns how to guide a sleigh, slide down chimneys and other duties he'll need when he becomes the next Santa Claus Family, Anime Christmas Specials
Casper's Haunted Christmas Already on Netflix Casper faces getting into a heap of trouble with the king of the ghosts unless he frightens at least one person before Christmas Day Family, Anime
My Little Pony: A Very Minty Christmas Already on Netflix After accidentally breaking the special candy cane which guides Santa Claus to Ponyville, Minty heads to the North Pole to set things right Family, Anime
Timmy Time: Timmy's Christmas Surprise Already on Netflix When Timmy and his friends get snowed in at the nursery on Christmas Eve, Osbourne and Harriet make the best of it by creating a yuletide atmosphere Family, Anime
A Very Pink Christmas Already on Netflix Pink Panther and Big Nose establish rival Christmas tree businesses to make enough money to purchase a mutually coveted luxury car Family, Anime
The Koala Brothers: Outback Christmas Already on Netflix Sad that their friend, Penny, can't make it to their holiday party, Frank and Buster take an adventure-filled trip to the North Pole to bring her back Family, Anime
Power Rangers Super Samurai: Stuck on Christmas Already on Netflix The Samurai Rangers get stuck in the Megazord's cockpit on Christmas Eve when it breaks down. Can the Rangers get out in time for Christmas? Action, Family
Power Rangers: Megaforce: The Robo Knight Before Christmas Already on Netflix Robo Knight learns the meaning of Christmas from a group of children when he is mistaken for a donated Christmas toy and is shipped to a foreign land Action, Family
Power Rangers Samurai: Christmas Together, Friends Forever Already on Netflix On Christmas Eve, as the teens at Shiba House reflect on their first year together, they get an unexpected lesson on the true spirit of Christmas Action, Family DreamWorks
Shrek Stories Already on Netflix Shrek celebrates a busy Christmas and a spooky Halloween, Puss in Boots is captured by soldiers, and the kingdom hosts a singing competition Comedy, Anime Mike Myers, Eddie Murphy, Cameron Diaz (voices) DreamWorks
Happy Holidays from Madagascar Already on Netflix Madagascar goes wild with holiday spirit in this set of Valentine's Day and Christmas-themed tales featuring everyone's favorite animal characters Comedy, Anime Ben Stiller (voice)
Santa Pac's Merry Berry Day Already on Netflix Pac aims to keep Berry Day the happiest day ever by unraveling a curious mystery about his parents and thwarting Betrayus's plan to capture Santa Pac Comedy, Anime
DreamWorks Holiday Classics Already on Netflix Join your DreamWorks friends for these four holiday specials, featuring Shrek and Donkey, Hiccup and Toothless, and the wacky animals from Madagascar. Family, Anime Ben Stiller, Chris Rock, David Schwimmer (voices)
Musical Pee-wee’s Playhouse: Christmas Special Already on Netflix Amid an avalanche of stars, Pee-wee straps on his ice skates and glides into the holiday season with Christmas cards, carols… and Charo. Family, Musical Whoopi Goldberg, Oprah Winfrey
The Wiggles: Go, Santa, Go! Already on Netflix Join the Wiggles as they help Santa and his elves get ready for Christmas in this special filled with singing, dancing and holiday cheer Musical, Family
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