Prime Video is in full holiday spirit, with an impressive eight Christmas movies dominating the Top 10 charts. Prime Video is one of the best streaming services out there, and it's the perfect time for some holiday entertainment.
But with so many choices, how do you choose which films are truly worth your time? After all, holiday schedules are busy ones, and no one wants to waste precious cocoa-drinking time on something that won't hit the spot. That's where we come in.
We've combed through Prime Video's top 10, holiday-heavy lineup to pick three standout Christmas movies that you absolutely can't miss.
These Christmas movies are based on Prime Video's Top 10 movies as of Tuesday, December 10.
“Love Actually” is an absolute classic and a movie I return to often each year. Even if you've already seen this British romantic comedy several times, the feel-good vibe and heartwarming romance alone make it worth streaming again. Love Actually is set in London during the holiday season, with multiple love stories intersecting.
Key stories include the Prime Minister (Hugh Grant) falling in love with his assistant Natalie (Martin McCutcheon), writer Jamie (Colin Firth) finding unexpected romance with his Portuguese housekeeper Aurelia (Lucia Moniz) despite the language barrier and more. Meanwhile, Juliette (Keira Knightley) discovers that her husband's best friend Mark (Andrew Lincoln) secretly loves her, and widower Daniel (Liam Neeson) helps his stepson Sam (Thomas Brodie-Sangster) find his first love.
Other highlights include Karen (Emma Thompson), who suspects her husband Harry (Alan Rickman) of infidelity, and aging rocker Billy Mack (Bill Nighy), whose attempt at a hit song on his day off rekindles a touching friendship with his manager. Love Actually conveys the festive (but cheesy) message that love, messy and complicated though it may be, is always worth celebrating.”
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Another romantic comedy I watch every Christmas is Holiday. It follows two women who decide to swap houses during the holiday season in search of a change from their troubled romantic lives.
Iris (Kate Winslet), a British journalist, is heartbroken to learn that the man she loves is engaged to another woman. Meanwhile, Amanda (Cameron Diaz), a successful but emotionally distant film trailer producer in Los Angeles, discovers that her lover is cheating on her. Seeking a change, the two meet through the Home Exchange website and agree to swap homes for two weeks. While staying at Amanda's mansion, Iris finds unexpected joy and romance with the kind and eccentric film composer Miles (Jack Black). Meanwhile, at Iris's cozy English cottage, Amanda meets Iris's charming brother Graham (Jude Law).
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If you're in the mood for a classic, “White Christmas” is next on the streaming list. This musical is packed with festive cheer, romance, and plenty of unforgettable songs that will stick in your head for days.
The story follows two talented entertainers, Bob Wallace (Bing Crosby) and Phil Davis (Danny Kaye), who form a successful song and dance duo after serving together in World War II. While on tour, they meet sisters Betty (Rosemary Clooney) and Judy Haynes (Vera-Ellen). Falling in love, Phil and Bob follow the sisters to an inn in Vermont where they are vacationing.
To their surprise, the inn is run by a former superior, General Waverly (Dean Jagger), who struggles to keep it running due to a lack of snow and guests. Bob and Phil use their Broadway connections to put on a grand Christmas show at the inn and draw an audience.
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1. “The Holidays” (2006) 2. “Frosty the Snowman” (1969) 3. “The Family Stone” (2005) 4. “Jingle All the Way” (1996) 5. “Love Actually” (2003 ) 6. “Me Before You” (2016) 7. “All Most Christmas” (2016) 8. “White Christmas” (1954) 9. “Infinite” (2021) 10. “Jack in Time for Christmas” (2024)
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