A dash of stolen glances, a pinch of laughter and a whole lot of love.

As the holiday season draws near, there’s nothing quite like snuggling up with your special someone or your best friends for a rom-com night. Whether you’re in the mood for love at first sight, unexpected connections, festive chaos or some family drama, these films serve up a perfect potion of romance, laughter and festive cheer. Make your hot cocoa, curate your ideal movie snacks and let the magic sweep you off your feet. Go ahead and plan your movie night with these must-watch Christmas rom-coms.

All the Christmas Rom-Coms to Tune in 2025:

Love Actually

Anything could happen over Christmas. Love Actually explores the lives of eight couples, spanning various age groups and personalities, as they navigate the complexities of love in London. Starring Colin Firth, Hugh Grant, Keira Knightley, Emma Thompson and more, this cosy classic tale will warm you up with its portrayal of romance and the power of connection.

The Holiday

What happens when two women from different countries swap houses for two weeks to escape their relationship troubles? Directed by Nancy Meyers, this heartwarming tale dabbles into unexpected love, life lessons and personal growth. With Cameron Diaz and Kate Winslet at the heart of this plot, their lives take a turn when love finds them when they least expect it.

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Something from Tiffany’s

There’s nothing like celebrating the magic of romance and the joys of Christmas with a special surprise from Tiffany & Co. For couples Rachel and Gary (Zoey Deutch and Ray Nicholson) and Ethan and Vanessa (Kendrick Sampson and Shay Mitchell), their lives turned into a series of discoveries when a gift mix-up led them to uncover what their heart truly desire.

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Holidate

Starring Emma Roberts and Luke Bracey, Holidate follows two single strangers who make a pact to be each other’s date for every holiday throughout the year. As their friendship continues to blossom through every date, their feelings for each other grow, too. Will they commit to love, or will they stick to being each other’s “holidate”?

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Love Hard

In this classic tale of “beauty is skin deep”, Love Hard follows Natalie (Nina Dobrev), who bonds with Tag, her “perfect match” (Darren Barnet), after matching on a dating app. Taking a leap of faith, she travels 3,000 miles to surprise him for Christmas. Only to find out that she’s been catfished by Josh (Jimmy O. Yang), Tag’s childhood friend.

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Bridget Jones’s Diary

Bridget Jones (Renée Zellweger) is in her 30s and can’t seem to find the perfect man or her place in this world. When the New Year rolls around and a resolution is set, she takes control of her life by keeping a diary to log about absolutely everything—from men to food and sex.

Last Christmas

Starring Emilia Clarke and Henry Golding, Last Christmas follows a cynical young woman who gets caught up in bad decisions at every corner. After recovering from a health scare, her life starts to turn around after meeting the charming and mysterious Tom (Henry Golding).

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