Goodbye, Thanksgiving, and hello, Christmas. The turkeys have been swapped out for mistletoe as the holiday season heats up. On Netflix, a special holiday-curated selection of movies and TV shows lives under the “Start Your Holidays Here” section. From cooking shows and animated classics to festive musicals and family-friendly fun, there is something for all holiday lovers in this section.
For this article, we’re turning our attention toward holiday romances. Rom-coms are the perfect movies to enjoy with a loved one. Netflix has started to boost its holiday rom-com slate, similar to the cheesy Christmas movies you’d find on the Hallmark Channel. If you need a suggestion, consider watching one of these three rom-coms, including a dance-focused saga, a fun encounter with Lindsay Lohan, and a New York City adventure.
We also have guides to the best movies to stream this week, the best movies on Netflix, the best movies on Hulu, the best movies on Amazon Prime Video, the best movies on Max, and the best movies on Disney+.
The Merry Gentlemen (2024)
If a cleaner, PG-13 version of Magic Mike existed around the holidays, the result would be The Merry Gentlemen. After achieving her dream of becoming a Broadway dancer in a holiday show, Ashley Davis (Britt Robertson) left her small town for the bright lights of the big city. After committing a minor mistake during a performance, Ashley is replaced by a younger dancer.
With no job, Ashley begrudgingly returns to her hometown for the holidays, where she learns her parents’ venue, The Rhythm Room, is in danger of closing. Desperate for money, Ashley choreographs an all-male, Christmas-themed revue after seeing her parents’ handyman Luke (Chad Michael Murray) shirtless. The show, known as The Merry Gentlemen, becomes a huge hit for the town, and for Ashley, it ignites a steamy courtship with Luke.
Stream The Merry Gentlemen on Netflix.
Our Little Secret (2024)
Lohan and Christmas rom-coms are becoming a staple at Netflix. Frankly, she’s the perfect combination of charisma, beauty, and talent to headline Netflix’s rom-com slate. Lohan must learn to coexist with an ex-boyfriend during the holiday season in Our Little Secret. After accepting a job in England, Avery (Lohan) ends her relationship with Logan (Ian Harding).
Ten years later, Avery and Logan are in relationships with siblings Cam (Jon Rudnitsky) and Cassie Morgan (Katie Baker), respectively. This forces the ex-couple to spend Christmas together at the Morgan household. Fearing blowback for their previous relationship, Avery and Logan agree to keep their past a secret, especially from the Morgans’ domineering mother, Erica (original Wicked star Kristin Chenoweth). With lovers under one roof during the most romantic time of the year, what could go wrong?
Stream Our Little Secret on Netflix.
Meet Me Next Christmas (2024)
Christmas albums from Mariah Carey, Michael Bublé, and Frank Sinatra get most of the attention during the holiday season. One band slowly climbing the holiday music rankings is Pentatonix, a band with excellent Christmas albums in its discography. Pentatonix’s music drives the romance in Meet Me Next Christmas, a new rom-com starring Christina Milian.
Layla (Milian) has a holiday meet-cute with the handsome James (Kofi Siriboe) at an airport. The two agree to rekindle their relationship one year later at the Pentatonix Christmas Eve Concert. Fast forward to 24 hours before the show, and Layla can’t find a ticket. Layla finds an ally in Teddy (Devale Ellis), a professional concierge who agrees to help her find a ticket. The citywide scavenger hunt takes a toll on Layla and Teddy, but it brings them closer together. Will Layla hold out hope of meeting James, or does her heart now belong to Teddy?
Stream Meet Me Next Christmas on Netflix.
