New Christmas Movies on Netflix: December 20th, 2019

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Netflix has a great Christmas library but if you’re looking for just a list of all the new Christmas movies that have found their way onto Netflix in 2019, you’ve come to the right place. Here’s every single brand new Christmas movie added to Netflix US so far in 2019.

Netflix themselves have a bunch of new Christmas movies coming throughout November and Christmas. These include the likes of the third “A Christmas Prince” movie, Holiday Rush, Klaus and many more.

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Please note: this list is by no means the complete list just every new Christmas movie added from November 1st onwards and applies mainly to Netflix in the United States, other regions may vary. You can find the complete list of Christmas movies on Netflix here


Full List of New Christmas Releases on Netflix So Far

Last updated: 12/20/2019

Arthur Christmas

Netflix Release Date: January 1st

This 2011 animated movie from Aardman is all about Santa’s clumsy son who nearly spoils Christmas. It’s a beautifully animated movie and if you enjoyed Klaus (see below for more information on that) this should absolutely be on your list over the next few weeks.

Sadly, you can’t watch Arthur Christmas on Netflix over Christmas itself but will be made available on January 1st, 2020.


Jack Whitehall: Christmas with My Father (2019)

Netflix Release Date: December 12th

Although not quite a movie, more a stand-up special, we’re still going to include it on this list. You may have seen Jack Whitehall’s series with his dad where he travels the world and now you can see them together again with a Christmas flavor.

During the hour-long special, the pair appear at London’s West End that includes plenty of comedy and special guests.


A Christmas Prince: The Royal Baby (2019)

Netflix Release Date: December 5th

Netflix has completed its first-ever movie trilogy with the arrival of the third movie in the A Christmas Prince franchise. It’s got all the regular faces returning for another Christmas outing but most importantly, a new face is on the way.

Here’s what you can expect from the third movie:

It’s Christmastime in Aldovia – and a royal baby is on the way! Amber and Richard host royals from a faraway kingdom to renew an ancient truce, but when the priceless 600-year-old-treaty disappears, peace is put in jeopardy and an ancient curse threatens their family!


A Cinderella Story: Christmas Wish (2019)

Netflix Release Date: December 1st

The Cinderella storyline has been used in many formats over the year including the well-known Disney animated classic and the 2004 Hillary Duff adaptation too. Some of the smaller ones, like the one that dropped on Netflix on December 1st are worth watching too.

This movie is directed by Michelle Johnston and features Laura Marano and Gregg Sulkin.

Here’s what you can expect from this 2019 entry.

Despite her vain stepmother and mean stepsisters, an aspiring singer works as an elf at a Christmas tree lot and finds her own holiday miracle.


Holiday Rush (2019) Netflix Original

Netflix Release Date: November 28th

Directed by Leslie Small, this romantic comedy sees a radio DJ fired over the holiday season and works with his kids to get back onto the radio.

Among the cast is Deon Cole, twins Selena-Marie Alphonse and Andrea-Marie Alphonse, La La Anthony, Tamala Jones, and Charlton Lamar.


Super Monsters Save Christmas & True: Winter Wishes (2019) Netflix Original

Netflix Release Date: November 26th

Two special movies got added for two of Netflix’s biggest kids titles.

Super Monsters Save Christmas is a special that sees the likes of Werewolf, Frankenstein and others team-up. Here’s the official description:

It’s Christmas Eve in Pitchfork Pines, and the Super Monsters are joining forces to deck the halls, find Santa’s missing reindeer and save the holiday!

True: Winter Wishes sees True trying to save Wishfest.

An ice crystal from a frosty realm is freezing everything in the Rainbow Kingdom, its citizens too! Can True save Winter Wishfest — and her friends?


The Knight Before Chrismas (2019) Netflix Original

Netflix Release Date: November 15th

Vanessa Hudgens returns for her second Netflix Christmas movie with The Princess Switch having arrived at a similar time just last year.

The new romantic comedy adventure sees an English knight teleported to the modern-day falling for a high school teacher.

Expect plenty of cheese which is perfect for a watch of this in your PJ’s with your girlfriends.


Klaus (2019) Netflix Original 

Netflix Release Date: November 15th

Netflix’s flagship animated movie comes from Spain year with a talented crew working on the visuals.

The movie sees a friendship struck between Klaus and Jesper, a humble postman who have had a rivalry for years.

Among the voice cast for Klaus is Rashida Jones, Joan Cusack, J.K. Simmons, and Jason Schwartzman.


Let It Snow (2019) Netflix Original

Netflix Release Date: November 8th

High school Christmas drama about a snowstorm hitting a small town forcing high school seniors causing havoc on Christmas Eve. It’s a teen drama and if you love the likes of Riverdale, you’ll feel right at home here. The movie has been receiving mixed reviews but the ensemble cast keeps you hooked.

There’s plenty of familiar faces in this title with the likes of Kiernan Shipka (Chilling Adventures of Sabrina), Liv Hewson (Santa Clarita Diet), Isabela Mercer and Odeya Rush.

The movie is written by Laura Solon, Victoria Strouse, and Kay Cannon. It’s based on the book of the same name.


A Holiday Engagement (2011)

Netflix Release Date: November 4th

This is a Hallmark Christmas movie Netflix has picked up for the 2019 holiday season.

The holiday season has arrived but Hillary has had a shock after being dumped. To avoid embarrassment, she hires an actor to play the role of her fiance during the thanksgiving weekend.

The movie features Bonnie Somerville, Shelley Long, and Jordan Bridges. It’s directed by Jim Fall.


Christmas Crush (Holiday High School Reunion) (2012)

Netflix Release Date: November 4th

Looking for a Christmas musical? Give this one a whirl. It’s directed by Marita Grabiak and stars Rachel Boston, Jonathan Bennet, and Jon Prescott.

Here’s what you can expect:

Twentysomething Georgia pines for her old boyfriend and is thrilled to have a second chance at love when she attends their high school reunion.


Dear Santa (2011)

Netflix Release Date: November 4th

Dear Santa originally aired on Lifetime back in November 2011 and is a romantic comedy that sees a young girl write to Santa asking for a new wife for her daddy. One woman sets out to make that a reality one Christmas.

Jason Priestley directs with the cast featuring names such as Amy Acker, David Haydn-Jones and Patrick Creery.


Elliot The Littlest Reindeer (2018)

Netflix Release Date: November 1st, 2019

Animated Christmas adventures are always a pleasure and with a lineup including Josh Hutcherson, John Cleese, Jeff Dunham, and Samantha Bee you’d have thought this is a slam dunk for the kids over Christmas.

Reviews for this movie aren’t great despite the list of talent. On Metacritic, the movie clocks in at a 38 out of 100 whereas the IMDb score sits a 5.0 out of 10.

The movie is about Blitzen, one of Santa’s many reindeers who announces his retirement and then begins the try-outs for his replacement.


Christmas Break-In (2019)

Netflix Release Date: November 1st, 2019
Aimed at: Kids

This movie would be at home on channels such as Nickelodeon or Disney Channel as it’s a very watchable and knows its audience well.

Featuring the talented Danny Glover, the Christmas Break-In is about a young 9-year-old’s mission to save the janitor after snow delays her from being picked up from school.

Some have compared the movie to be the female version of Home Alone.


Holiday in the Wild (2019) Netflix Original

Netflix Release Date: November 1st, 2019
Aimed at: Adults

Robe Lowe and Kristin Davis star in Netflix’s first of many Christmas Original movies and early reviews seem to suggest it’s an early winner.

Kate is a married woman who decides to go on their planned African safari alone after an argument. There, she falls an elephant conservationist by the name of Derek.


Christmas in the Heartland (2017)

Netflix Release Date: November 1st, 2019
Aimed at: Teens

This movie is essentially a Christmas version of Lindsay Lohan’s The Parent Trap. Directed by Harvey Lowry, it’s about two teenagers from different worlds swapping places over the holiday season.

Reviews for this one are generally positive and it clocks in at just under two hours long.

If you’re searching manually for Christmas in the Heartland you may need to search for The Christmas Trap instead.


Christmas Survival (2018)

Netflix Release Date: November 1st, 2019
Aimed at: Adults

In the mood for a British Chrismas comedy? This movie should tick that box. Directed and written by James Dearden, the movie is about two sisters who get all their family together for the holiday season but rivalries spark up making it a disaster.

This movie also goes by Surviving Christmas with the Relatives in some countries.

Christmas Survival has a runtime of 1 hour and 40 minutes and stars the likes of Julian Ovenden, Gemma Whelan, Joely Richardson, and Michael Landes.


The Christmas Candle (2013)

Netflix Release Date: November 1st, 2019
Aimed at: Adults

Hans Matheson and Samantha Barks star in this period drama Christmas movie that got universally panned by critics when it released six years ago.

Here’s what you can expect if you do decide to give the movie a watch:

A progressive new minister’s arrival in a small village threatens to end an age-old tradition that brings a yuletide miracle to one of the residents.


Santa Girl (2019)

Netflix Release Date: November 1st, 2019
Aimed at: Kids/Teens

Jennifer Stone is mostly known for her work on the Disney series Wizards of Waverly Place but in this Christmas movie released over the summer, she plays the role of Cassie Claus with Barry Bostwick playing the role of Santa Clause.

The premise of the movie is that Santa’s daughter gets sent to a normal college for a semester before having to return to the North Pole.

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Founder of What's on Netflix and based in Norwich in the United Kingdom, Kasey has been tracking the comings and goings of the Netflix library for a decade having started the site in 2013. Kasey maintains the what's new library, keeps the coming soon lists up-to-date and writes about new and upcoming Netflix movies, series and games.