Amazon Prime Christmas Movies Not to Miss!
Let’s be honest: you’ve probably worn out your thumb scrolling through Amazon Prime’s endless Christmas movie selection. Between the obvious classics and those suspiciously similar-looking romantic comedies, finding something fresh to watch feels impossible. But after spending way too many hours exploring Prime’s holiday movies, I’ve uncovered some genuine gems that deserve your attention. While everyone knows about the mainstream hits, there’s an entire world of entertaining holiday films hiding in plain sight. Let’s dive into the Amazon Prime Christmas movies worth your time this festive season.
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Delightfully Bad Christmas Movies
Some Amazon Prime Christmas movies are so wonderfully terrible that they loop back around to becoming pure entertainment gold. The Christmas Contract stands out as prime example (pun intended). This film features every possible holiday movie cliché packed into 90 minutes, plus some truly questionable acting choices that will have you crying with laughter.
Snowbound for Christmas takes the classic trapped-together trope and cranks it up to eleven. The dialogue sounds like it was written by AI, but somehow you’ll find yourself invested in these characters despite your better judgment. It’s perfect for movie nights with friends who appreciate cheesy Christmas movies.
Christmas Survival is the epitome of family drama as a chaotic group comes together to celebrate Christmas in the English countryside. There are some funny moments combined with cringe moments as a a couple work to make the Christmas perfect for their prickly relatives. Throw in a rogue turkey and a rambling country cottage that is on the brink of falling down, and you have a silly movie that will leave you grateful for a quiet holiday.
Quality Hidden Gems That Deserve More Love
Beyond the so-bad-they’re-good category, Amazon Prime has several legitimately good Christmas movies that we love to watch every year. The Man Who Invented Christmas tells the fascinating story behind Charles Dickens writing “A Christmas Carol.” Dan Stevens is fantastic in this role, and the film offers interesting historical context about how our familiar Christmas traditions came to be.
Last Christmas got mixed reviews upon release, but it’s aged like fine wine and is one of the most underrated Christmas movies. This George Michael-inspired holiday film starring Emilia Clarke delivers a surprsing emotional punch, plus it features some genuinely funny moments and solid performances from its cast. adds some charm and Emma is great as a concerned but brittle mother. The movie also takes place in London during Christmas and it feels like a cozy watch.
Something from Tiffany’s is about a baker (played by Zoey Deutch) who wishes her boyfriend would propose for Christmas. In a silly mixup, he purchases her pearl earrings from Tiffany and Co. but grabs the wrong bag and it turns out to be an engagement ring. He maintains the ruse for awhile but when the ring owner comes knocking, the baker has to decide whether she will stay with her bum boyfriend or move on. Zoey Deutch and Kendrick Sampson have a ton of chemistry and it takes place in New York City during Christmas so there are a ton of famous locales in the movie.
Mixed Nuts from 1994 features Steve Martin leading an all-star cast in this silly comedy set on Christmas Eve. While it bombed at release, it’s developed a cult following among those fans appreciate its silly offbeat humor and 90s vibe.
This is Christmas is a hidden gem on Amazon Prime and it’s one of our favorite watches. A friendly train commuter invites the rest of the the regular regulars to celebrate Christmas together. Initially everyone tries to find excuses not to attend but eventually most connect and show up to celebreate the season and learn more about each other. The lead is great in the role and the slow walked romance feels realistic and charming.
Almost Christmas is a warm holiday comedy streaming on Amazon that brings family, love, and laughter together with a cast of familiar faces. The story centers around Walter Meyers (Danny Glover), a widowed patriarch determined to bring his dysfunctional family together for their first Christmas since the passing of his wife. As the Meyers family gathers under one roof, old rivalries, secrets, and chaos threaten to derail the holiday festivities. Almost Christmas has a star-studded cast, including Gabrielle Union, Kimberly Elise, Mo’Nique, and J.B. Smoove, this film has hilarious scenes and touching family moments.
Alternative Christmas Movies
Not every great Christmas movie needs Santa or a handsome carpenter in a small Christmas town. Prime offers several films that use the holiday season as backdrop rather than focus. The Ref starring Denis Leary remains one of the most underrated Christmas comedies ever made. It’s dark, funny, and surprisingly heartfelt.
Better Watch Out turns the home invasion thriller genre upside down with its Christmas setting. It’s definitely not your typical holiday viewing, but it’s perfect for movie watchers who want something completely different from standard seasonal offerings.
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