As the holiday season is fast approaching, Netflix, Disney+ and Prime Video are already decked out for the holidays.
Here are five Christmas movies to watch as you countdown to Dec 25.
‘Love Hard’ – Netflix
She came face to face with vampires in “The Vampire Diaries,” now Nina Dobrev must confront a “catfish.”
In this romantic Christmas comedy, her character, Natalie, thought she had found love again with Josh, a handsome dark-haired man she met virtually on the internet.
But when she meets him in real life, the heroine realizes that Josh is not the man he claimed to be.
By Hernán Jiménez
With Nina Dobrev, Darren Barnet and Jimmy O. Yang
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‘Christmas Flow’ – Netflix
While he took on a role of dancer for France’s version of “Dancing with the Stars,” French recording artist Tayc will play the role of a rapper in the seasonal romantic comedy “Christmas Flow.”
He stars opposite Shirine Boutella in the part of a young journalist, committed to the feminist cause.
Whien Marcus wants to polish up his overly sexist image, he meets the young woman, in the lead-up to the magical Christmas season, but not everything goes as planned.
By Nadège Loiseau
With Shirine Boutella and Tayc
Release date: November 17
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‘A Castle for Christmas’ – Netflix
Over to Scotland for a romance starring Brooke Shields. The actress plays the role of Sophie Brown, a successful American author, who falls out of favour after a scandal.
She decides to stay in a castle in Scotland and falls under the spell of this enormous building, which she decides to buy. However, the owner is not ready to give her the keys to his castle and will do anything to make her return to the United States.
By Mary Lambert
With Brooke Shields, Cary Elwes, Lee Ross
Release date: Nov 26
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‘Home Sweet Home Alone’ – Disney +
This is a remake of one of the most famous Christmas comedies ever. In this new version, little Max Mercer is left at home while his family is away on vacation in Japan for the holidays.
Far from being sad, the mischievous little boy is set to enjoy this sudden freedom, which will be short-lived. A couple looking for a valuable heirloom has set their sights on the Mercer house.
Max is going to have to up the ante with creative solutions to prevent them from entering. With traps, attacks and tricks, Max is determined to protect the house he loves so much.
By Dan Mazer
With Archie Yates, Ellie Kemper, Rob Delaney
Release date: Nov 12
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‘A Boy Called Christmas’ – Netflix
Based on a book by Matt Haig, this film is a fantasy tale about the story of Father Christmas with Nikolas setting off on a voyage north in search of his dad who himself has ventured into the territory of elves. Accompanying Nikolas on his journey is a reindeer named Blitzen and a pet mouse.
By Gil Kenan
With Jim Broadbent, Maggie Smith and Kristen Wiig
Release date: Nov 24
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