Top 5 Festive Flicks for a Merry Christmas Movie Marathon

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Anielka

Wednesday, 24 July 2024

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Ho, ho, ho, Christmas lovers, the coldest yet coziest time of the year is finally here! If you are a holiday enthusiast like us, you would know that the second the last piece of candy is handed over to a cute little kid on Halloween and the delicious turkey is devoured on Thanksgiving, it is time to get into the relaxing festive mode and embrace the spirit of Christmas.

And what better way to welcome this exciting season than by lighting up the fireplace, preparing the batter for soft, scrumptious cookies, getting into those comfy colorful pajamas, wrapping up thoughtful presents, and embarking on an enchanting cinematic voyage? After all, joyful Christmas festivities visit us only once a year!

Wrapped up in top-notch ratings and intriguing storylines is our Christmas present to you. Yes, you’ve guessed it right. In order to grace your life with the festive season’s shimmering glow and cozy embraces, we have prepared a list of the top Christmas movies of 2023. So,

Pop some corn and set your trolley,

Fa-la-la-la-la, la-la-la-la

‘Tis the season to be jolly,

Fa-la-la-la-la, la-la-la-la

Not so fast amigos, hold your reindeers. Before we officially begin with the movie marathon, let us give you a gist of the top movies, their lead cast and the incredible ratings.

Christmas Movie List, Cast, and Ratings

Christmas Movies Lead Cast Ratings (IMDb)
takemeback
  • Vanessa Lengies
  • Corey Sevier
  • Paula Boudreau
  • Kimberly-Ann Truong
  • Brynn Godenir
christmas-rating 7.1/10
twasthetext
  • Merritt Patterson
  • Trevor Donovan
  • Jayne Eastwood
  • Eric Peterson
  • Rob Stewart
christmas-rating 7.1/10
comestotown
  • Erica Durance
  • Barbara Niven
  • Barbara Niven
  • Mark Brandon
  • Mark Brandon
christmas-rating 6.8/10
navigating-christmas
  • Chelsea Hobbs
  • Stephen Huszar
  • Everett Andres
  • Lindsay Gibson Katherine Haysbert
christmas-rating 6.5/10
christmas-bydesign
  • Rebecca Dalton
  • Jonathan Keltz
  • Jonathan Keltz
  • Jonathan Keltz
  • Debra Hale
christmas-rating 6.1/10

Top Christmas Movies of 2023

Now that we’ve enlisted the movies and enlightened you with their respective ratings, let us jump into the fun part. We can already hear the rustle of the crisp packets, and the popping sounds coming from your microwave. Good going movie fanatics, the intriguing storylines mentioned below will surely keep you glued to your television screens.

1. Take me back for Christmas

Release date July 15, 2023
Genre Holiday, Romance, Comedy
Duration 1 hour 24 minutes

Ever prayed for something and instantly witnessed your wish come true? Something similar happened with the graceful Renee who made a Christmas wish to have a successful life. Her desire comes true and she finally is blessed with the life that makes her starry-eyed.

However, life isn’t a bed of roses and God has different plans of testing her. Renee’s new reality is flawless except for one major thing; she is sadly no longer married to the love of her life Aaron. Now, she must leave everything behind and race against time to win her husband back before Christmas Eve.

Review Time : We personally loved the film, mainly because it centers on a girl who has her priorities straight. As soon as her world changes, her only goal is to win back the love of her life. This, we have found super appealing.

2. ‘Twas the Text before Christmas

Release date October 21, 2023
Genre Romance
Duration 1 hour 25 minutes

Who doesn’t like an unpredictable romantic story? This Christmas movie narrates the story of a brilliant chiropractor Addie who accidentally gets a text from Nana. The text turns into a blessing in disguise as Nana and Addie start communicating regularly. Nana lovingly invites Addie to spend the holiday season with her in Vermont.

Things become even more enthralling when Addie meets Nana’s charming son James who happens to be a travelling doctor. The trio spends three holiday seasons together; however, it isn’t until both Addie and James are single that they start to view each other differently.

Review Time : The mainly highlight of the movie in our view is Addie and James beautiful chemistry, which makes us daydream about a perfect love life.

3. Ms. Christmas Comes to Town

Release date October 26, 2023
Genre Drama, Romance
Duration 1 hour 24 minutes

Craving for a holiday drama? This movie is a perfect pick for you. It revolves around a famous TV host who is ready to retire and pass the sleigh’s reins to her surrogate daughter who also happens to be her assistant.

Oh, and the movie has a love story or two as well which is good news for all the romantic movie fans out there. The movie however does not have a ‘ magical’ element to it. In simpler words, it is a Christmas film that is all too ‘ human’.

Review Time : We loved the storyline. It gave us all the feels and we liked that romance wasn’t the main highlight of the movie.

4. Navigating Christmas

Release date November 17, 2023
Genre Comedy, Drama, Romance
Duration 1 hour 24 minutes

Ever wondered what a well-lit, fully decorated lighthouse would look like, especially during the holiday season? This movie will surely give you a gist. The main character of this film is a devoted mother whose life revolves around her teenage son Jason. Both mother and son find themselves adorning the halls (or in this scenario, the staircase) of an abandoned lighthouse for Christmas in a secluded seaside town where they are spending the holidays.

Review Time : We liked this movie mainly because of its amazing storyline, well-executed dialogues, beautiful sets, and incredible cinematography.

5. Christmas by Design

Release date October 27, 2023
Genre Comedy, Drama, Romance
Duration 1 hour 24 minutes

Are you in search of a sweet Christmas rom-com movie? Christmas by design will do the task for you. The movie revolves around a small-town mechanic Spencer and a big-city fashion designer Charlotte. They both work tirelessly to design the perfect holiday-themed clothing line. As they work together and steer their emotions for each other, they must determine what is actually significant in time for the holiday festivities.

Review Time : We found this movie extremely sweet and cheesy (but in a good way). Its heartfelt storyline will surely inspire you to pursue love.

Where can you watch these Movies

Now that we have accomplished the task of getting you in the Christmas spirit, let us move ahead and answer the question that must be clouding your mind: ‘Where can we watch these movies?’

Well, the answer isn’t very complicated. You can either stream these movies or watch them on television. The choice is yours. If you want to do both, then we would suggest you sign up with an internet service provider that can help you bundle both internet and TV without being too heavy on your pockets. Cox is great in this regard. You can easily bundle Cox Cable TV and Internet and get access to great download speeds, an incredible channel lineup, sufficient data, and many other perks.

If, however, you’re just a cable TV fan and feel like watching all the Christmas movies in your TV lounge with all your family by your side, then subscribing to Cox Cable TV plans would be the way to go. The channel lineup being offered with these plans is diverse and includes countless notable entertainment channels.

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In simpler words, whether you want to stream all these movies or watch them on television, Cox has got you covered. Listed below are some of the streaming sites and channels via which you can enjoy all these cozy Christmas movies.

Christmas Movies Streaming Services Channels
Take Me Back for Christmas Google Play, Vudu, iTunes, Amazon The Hallmark Channel
‘Twas the Text Before Christmas Philo, Frndly TV Great American Family
Ms. Christmas Comes to Town FuboTV, Frndly TV, Peacock, Philo, Sling, Vidgo, YouTube Tv The Hallmark Channel
Navigating Christmas FuboTV The Hallmark Channel
Christmas by Design FuboTV, Peacock The Hallmark Channel

All of the TV channels mentioned in the table above are part of the Cox channel lineup. Just simply subscribe to the provider and watch all of these movies without being too hard on your wallet.

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The Sum Up

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Is it not? The five cozy movies mentioned in this blog will surely brighten up your holidays, make you all cheery and optimistic, and help you get into the Christmas spirit. You can also read our blog about ‘Best Christmas Movies of All Time’ if you feel like watching some old but popular holiday films. So quickly add all of these movies to your watch list and have a Merry Christmas!

Frequently Asked Questions

It’s a Wonderful Life (1946) is considered the best Christmas movie of all time. It has been given an 8.6 rating on IMDb and a 94% rating on Rotten Tomatoes.

The most watched Christmas movies include:

  • Home Alone
  • Miracle on 34 th Street
  • The Polar Express
  • A Christmas Carol
  • The Santa Claus
  • Elf