St. Stephen’s Day is here, which means a day filled with food, cosy PJs, board games, and binge watching TV.
We have listed the best TV shows and movies on Netflix to keep you in the festive spirit, along with some family favourite flicks.
Take a look:
Bridgerton
This brand new period drama dropped on Netflix on Christmas Day, and is definitely one to add to your watch list.
The eight-part series follows eight close-knitted siblings of the powerful Bridgerton family, as they attempt to find love.
Starring Derry Girls star Nicola Coughlan, Julie Andrews, Phoebe Dynevor, Regé-Jean Page, Adjoa Andoh and Ruby Barker, this is the perfect St. Stephen’s Day watch.
La La Land
If you’re in the mood for a musical, Ryan Gosling and Emma Stone’s catchy tunes in La La Land are sure to have you singing along.
Mamma Mia!
This beloved musical brings the music of ABBA alive with a heartwarming story of love, family and friendship, all set on a beautiful island in Greece.
Starring Meryl Streep, Pierce Broslan, Colin Firth and Amanda Seyfried, the star-studded flick sees a young bride-to-be prepare for her big day, while setting out to find out who her father is.
The Prom
Meryl Streep, James Corden, Nicole Kidman, Kerry Washington, Andrew Rannells, Ariana DeBose and Jo Ellen Pellman all star in this Ryan Murphy directed film.
The Tony-nominated musical tells the story of a lesbian high schooler barred from bringing her girlfriend to the prom, with a group of middle-aged Broadway stars fighting against the injustice.
Notting Hill
This 1999 beloved rom-com stars Julia Roberts and Hugh Grant.
William, a British bookseller, meets and falls in love with Anna, a high-profile American actress.
The Holiday
The Holiday is a classic Christmas favourite starring Cameron Diaz, Kate Winslet, Jack Black and Jude Law.
The romantic comedy follows two women who swap homes for the holidays to get away from their relationship issues.
However, their lives change unexpectedly when they both fall in love with local men.
Christmas With The Coopers
The Coopers and their extended family are about to have the best Christmas Eve celebration ever, until unexpected events and visitors turn it into a total mess.
The comedy film follows a dysfunctional family and their holiday-season reunion as four generations reluctantly try to get along for just one day.
Christmas With The Kranks
This 2004 Christmas comedy that follows a family who decide they won’t be celebrating the festive season, instead planning a cruise in the Caribbean instead
However, this news does not go down well with their Christmas-obsessed neighbours set out to win the annual “best decorated street” competition.
The Grinch
Benedict Cumerbatch voices the iconic character in the third screen adaptation of the story of the grumpy green-furred Grinch – who hates the festive season.
6-year-old Cindy Lou Who is determined to show the Grinch what the true meaning of Christmas is, in this heartwarming classic film.
Holidate
Emma Roberts and Luke Bracey star in this festive film with a twist, about a couple of strangers who hate Christmas.
After constantly finding themselves single, sitting at the kids table, or stuck with awkward dates during the season, the duo make a pact to be each other’s “holidate” for every festive occasion throughout the next year.
Despite assuring themselves that they have no romantic interest in the other, they end up finding out that sharing everything they hate may just prove to be something they unexpectedly love.
The Princess Switch
Vanessa Hudgens stars in this 2018 Christmas romantic comedy, which sees a duchess switches places with an ordinary woman from Chicago who looks identical to her.
As well as swapping lives, the women also fall in love with each other’s beaus.
The Princess Switch 2
The sequel film sees Vanessa Hudgens reprise her roles as lookalikes Stacy and Margaret, with the new flick adding a third character for the actress to play.
In the latest instalment to the Christmas romantic-comedy, Margaret’s lookalike cousin Fiona shows up with her own agenda, as she attempts to claim Margaret’s crown.
The Christmas Chronicles
From the producer of Home Alone and Harry Potter, The Christmas Chronicles follows siblings Kate and Teddy Pierce, who hatch a scheme to capture Santa Claus on Christmas Eve.
When the plan goes awry, the kids join forces with Saint Nick and his loyal elves to save the holiday before it’s too late.
The Christmas Chronicles 2
In the two years since Kate and Teddy saved Christmas, a lot has changed.
Cynical teenager Kate decides to run away from home after a new addition to her family, but is pulled into a new adventure with Santa Claus after the North Pole faces a major threat.
Sugar Rush Christmas (Season 1 & 2)
The popular baking series is back with a festive twist, following a host of talented bakers who compete to create the best Christmas goods.
From Christmas tree cakes to Nutcracker-inspired designs, these creations put our gingerbread houses to shame.
Season 1 and 2 are on Netflix now.
Dash & Lily
This brand new Christmas series follows a cynical boy and an optimistic girl who trade dares, dreams, and desires in the notebook they pass back and forth at locations all across New York City.
The eight-part romantic comedy sees a special appearance from the Jonas Brothers, who take to the stage in the snowy Big Apple to perform their Christmas song ‘Like It’s Christmas.’
Holiday Home Makeover with Mr. Christmas
This interior design show will follow Benjamin “Mr. Christmas” Bradley, as he spreads holiday joy and transforms everyday homes into Christmas spectacles.
Working alongside his trusted team of “elves”, Mr. Christmas will help deserving families prepare for the most wonderful time of the year by giving their homes jaw-dropping makeovers.
Bradley will give viewers tips and advice to take their home decorating to the next level, showing off dazzling light displays and fabulous Christmas trees.
Jingle Jangle: A Christmas Journey
This brand new Christmas film is set in the vibrant town of Cobbleton, following legendary toymaker Jeronicus Jangle.
But when his trusted apprentice steals his most prized creation, his granddaughter takes a long-time forgotten invention to heal old wounds and reawaken the magic within.
This feel-good musical film tells the story of the strength of family and the power of possibility.
A Christmas Prince Trilogy
The first film follows an aspiring young journalist is sent abroad to get the scoop on a dashing prince who’s poised to be king.
After falling in love and getting engaged, the sequel to the film A Christmas Prince: The Royal Wedding sees the couple prepare for their big day.
In the third and final instalment so far, The Christmas Prince: A Royal Baby brings the couple the ultimate Christmas prince, a baby on the way.
Operation Christmas Drop
Getting you into the festive spirit, this feel-good Christmas film tells the story of a tradition that started in 1952 that serves as a training mission for the U.S. Air Force.
Operation: Christmas Drop sees where gifts and supplies are parachuted to residents of remote neighbouring islands.
The film joined the platform on earlier this month.
Dolly Parton’s Christmas on The Square
This brand new holiday musical features 14 original songs from the one and only Dolly Parton.
The film follows small town “Scrooge” Regina Fuller (Christine Baranski) as she’s visited by a rhinestone-bedazzled angel (Dolly) who guides her on a musical journey of redemption.
Christmas Wedding Planner
Kelsey Wilson is about to have her big break, after being asked to plan her cousin’s lavish and exclusive wedding for Christmas Eve.
However, her world turns upside down when she meets a handsome private investigator, in a Christmas romantic comedy.
Arthur Christmas
This animated film tells the story of Santa’s gawky son Arthur.
When Arthur learns that because of a technical glitch a little girl’s Christmas gift has been misplaced, he sets out on a mission to deliver the present before it is too late.
Nativity!
This musical comedy film follows Paul, a primary school teacher, is asked to produce the year’s nativity play.
Paul lies to his opponent that the play will be turning into a Hollywood film, leading to a hilarious family flick.
Christmas Inheritance
To inherit her father’s company, heiress and socialite Ellen must first visit his small hometown, where she learns the value of hard work and helping others.
When a snowstorm strands her at the town inn, she discovers the true gift of Christmas.
