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50 RomCom Films Like Holidate to Watch in 2024
Alright, movie lovers, if ‘Holidate’ left you with that sweet taste of festive romance and a hankering for more, then you’re in for a treat!
Unwrap your favourite blanket, cosy up with a cup of cocoa, and let’s dive into the world of romantic comedies that scream Christmas spirit and flirtatious banter.
Whether you’re single, taken, or it’s oh-so-complicated, these films are here to sprinkle some joy and jingles into your holiday season.
50 Films you will Love if you enjoyed Holidate:
Love Actually:
Love Actually follows multiple intertwined stories of love, loss, and hope set during the festive season in London. From the prime minister falling for a member of his staff to a writer finding solace with his Portuguese housekeeper, the narratives come together to show the complexities of the human heart at Christmas.
The Holiday:
Two heartbroken women, one from the UK and the other from the US, decide to swap homes for the holidays. In these new settings, both find unexpected romances and come to terms with their past relationships while celebrating Christmas in unfamiliar yet enchanting locales.
Last Christmas:
Kate, a somewhat aimless young woman working as an elf in a year-round Christmas shop, meets the mysterious Tom. Their romance unfolds in the heart of London during the festive season, with the narrative taking twists and turns inspired by the George Michael song from which the movie takes its name.
Bridget Jones’s Diary:
Bridget Jones decides to take control of her life, starting with a diary to document her daily thoughts. Throughout the year, she finds herself torn between two men: her suave boss, Daniel Cleaver, and the reserved Mark Darcy. The holiday season plays a backdrop to her comedic and heart-warming journey of self-discovery.
While You Were Sleeping:
Lucy, a Chicago transit worker, saves a man named Peter from an oncoming train. While he’s in a coma, a series of misunderstandings leads Peter’s family to believe Lucy is his fiancée. Things get complicated when she begins to have feelings for Peter’s brother, Jack.
Four Christmases:
When their travel plans fall through, a couple, Brad and Kate, is forced to visit all four of their divorced parents on Christmas Day. Each visit reveals more about their own relationship and their families’ eccentricities, leading to both comedic and touching moments.
The Princess Switch:
Stacy, a talented baker from Chicago, travels to the fictional country of Belgravia for a baking competition and meets Duchess Margaret who looks exactly like her. They decide to switch places for a few days, leading to unexpected romances and Christmas adventures.
Christmas Inheritance:
Ellen, a socialite, is sent by her father to deliver a special Christmas letter to his former partner in his hometown. Disguised as a job assignment, the trip teaches her the value of hard work, community, and love, especially when she gets close to the innkeeper, Jake.
A Christmas Prince:
Amber, an aspiring young journalist, is sent to the fictional country of Aldovia to cover the coronation of Prince Richard. However, she goes undercover within the palace to get an inside scoop, only to find herself falling for the misunderstood prince amidst festive celebrations.
The Night Before:
Ethan, Isaac, and Chris, three lifelong friends, decide to spend one last wild Christmas Eve together before life takes them in different directions. Their quest to find the ‘Nutcracka Ball’, the Holy Grail of Christmas parties, leads them on an evening of comedic misadventures.
The Perfect Holiday:
A young girl asks a department store Santa to bring her divorced mother happiness. The Santa, who turns out to be an aspiring songwriter, falls for her mother, leading to a delightful holiday romance full of laughter and love.
12 Men of Christmas:
After losing her high-profile job, a public relations executive relocates to a small town in Montana. She takes on the task of promoting the local rescue squad and, along the way, sparks fly with one of the volunteer rescuers, making for a delightful Christmas romance.
A Very Merry Mix-Up:
A woman heads to her fiancé’s family for Christmas but ends up at the wrong house. Surprisingly, she bonds with this mistaken family and finds herself attracted to one of the sons, leading to a heart-warming and unexpected holiday romance.
Let It Snow:
Based on the young adult novel, this film follows different teenagers in a small town on Christmas Eve. As a snowstorm brings them together, love blossoms in the most unexpected ways. The story concludes with a festive celebration at the local Waffle Town.
Christmas With a Prince:
A paediatric specialist is unenthusiastic when she learns that her teen crush, now a prince, has been assigned to her hospital for rehabilitation. As she spends time with him during the holiday season, romance rekindles in this light-hearted and charming story.
My Christmas Love:
A woman starts receiving the gifts from the “12 Days of Christmas” from an anonymous suitor. As she tries to figure out the sender’s identity, she realizes the answer may be closer than she thought. This festive rom-com is filled with humour and holiday cheer.
Holiday in Handcuffs:
In a desperate move to show her family that she has a love life, a waitress kidnaps a customer and forces him to pretend to be her boyfriend for Christmas. Though a bizarre start, their relationship takes a romantic turn in this quirky holiday film.
Merry Kissmas:
A woman stuck in a lackluster relationship shares a magical kiss with a stranger in an elevator. As the holidays progress, she must decide between her current fiancé and the spark she found with someone new, all wrapped up in festive fun and romance.
Matchmaker Santa:
A young baker’s boyfriend wishes to marry her, but a Santa, who turns out to be a matchmaker, sees that she’s destined for someone else. Through a series of coincidences and with a sprinkle of Christmas magic, the true love story unfolds.
A Boyfriend for Christmas:
A woman who asked Santa for a boyfriend as a child finally has her wish come true decades later. A man appears at her door on Christmas morning, claiming to be her gift. Skeptical at first, she eventually falls for him in this enchanting Christmas romance.
Dear Santa:
A young woman stumbles upon a child’s letter to Santa asking for a new mother for Christmas. Intrigued and moved, she decides to meet the child’s widowed father, leading to unexpected holiday romance, laughs, and touching moments.
A Bride for Christmas:
After breaking off her third engagement, a woman swears off relationships until she’s unknowingly pursued by a man who has bet his friends he can get engaged by Christmas. What starts as a bet evolves into genuine affection in this festive romantic tale.
Christmas Belle:
A woman arrives at a manor to appraise a library collection during the holidays, but the cold-hearted owner seems to be more of a Beast. As the season unfolds, romance blossoms, giving a nod to “Beauty and the Beast” amidst a Christmas setting.
The Mistletoe Promise:
Two strangers, disenchanted with Christmas, decide to be each other’s platonic plus-ones for all festive events. But as the season progresses, the “mistletoe promise” brings them closer than they anticipated, leading to comedic and romantic twists.
The Spirit of Christmas:
A lawyer heads to a Vermont Inn to broker its sale but discovers it’s haunted by a handsome and bitter spirit. Determined to close the deal, she ends up trying to help him move on but falls for him in the process. Love, laughs, and supernatural elements intertwine in this unique rom-com.
Christmas in the City:
When a woman moves to the city to help her struggling family, she takes a job in a department store. But as the new manager starts changing the store’s traditional Christmas appeal, she teams up with a co-worker to bring back the holiday spirit, leading to romance and festive cheer.
Christmas at Cartwright’s:
A single mom takes on an unusual holiday job as a department store’s Santa Claus with the help of an angel. In her new role, she learns more about herself, her daughter, and finds unexpected romance with a fellow employee.
Snow Bride:
A tabloid reporter eager for a big story infiltrates a Christmas wedding, but things get complicated when she starts falling for the groom-to-be. Amidst holiday festivities, deception, and love, this rom-com delivers laughter and heart-warming moments.
Every Christmas Has a Story:
A TV personality accidentally admits she hates Christmas on air, leading her to a holiday-themed town to rehabilitate her image. There, she rediscovers the magic of the season and finds love in the most unexpected places.
Moonlight & Mistletoe:
Nick and his daughter Holly run a year-round Christmas business, but when a real estate developer threatens to shut them down, Holly’s old flame returns to save the day. Sparks fly against the backdrop of tinsel and twinkling lights in this feel-good rom-com.
The Holiday Calendar:
A photographer inherits an antique Advent calendar that seems to predict her future, guiding her toward love. As each day of December unfolds, she’s led on a heart-warming journey to discover the magic of the season and the joys of unexpected romance.
Christmas Crush:
Attending her high school reunion during the holidays, a woman hopes to rekindle a romance with her old sweetheart. Amidst the festive celebrations, old flames are reignited, and new romantic sparks fly, leading to a dance-filled and delightful resolution.
Christmas with a View:
A ski resort’s restaurant manager is sceptical when her boss hires a renowned chef. However, as the holiday season progresses, the two find themselves cooking up more than just dishes; a budding romance is on the menu in this delightful rom-com.
A Christmas Prince:
An aspiring journalist is sent abroad to get the inside scoop on a playboy prince ready to become king. Posing as a tutor, she finds herself caught up in royal drama and an unexpected love story amidst snow-covered castles and festive balls.
Once Upon a Holiday:
Tired of her royal duties, a princess escapes her entourage to explore New York during Christmas. She meets a charming man who shows her the joys of a normal life, leading to adventures, laughs, and a heart-warming love story.
Christmas in Boston:
Two pen pals decide to meet for the first time during the Christmas season but send their best friends in their places instead. What ensues is a mix of mistaken identities, comedic situations, and blossoming romance in this festive film.
A Royal Christmas:
A young woman discovers that her boyfriend is actually a prince and is about to become the king. Invited to spend Christmas at the palace, she has to navigate royal traditions, disapproving family members, and win the heart of the prince amidst twinkling lights and snowy landscapes.
Four Christmases:
A couple struggles to visit all four of their divorced parents on Christmas Day. Amidst the chaos, they confront their fears about commitment and discover what they truly want in life. This hilarious holiday film is filled with comedic moments and touching romance.
Christmas Incorporated:
A woman mistakenly lands a job as an assistant to a wealthy entrepreneur. Tasked with saving a town’s Christmas festival, the two work together, and amidst the festive planning and snowy landscapes, romance unexpectedly blossoms.
Mistletoe Over Manhattan:
The wife of Santa Claus tries to help a little girl with her parents’ waning romance. While doing so, she discovers the magic of love, family, and the holiday spirit in the big city, leading to heart-warming and delightful moments..
Hitched for the Holidays:
When two strangers, feeling the pressure of their families’ holiday expectations, decide to pose as a couple, they didn’t expect to actually develop feelings for each other. Through Hanukkah and Christmas dinners, they navigate the chaos and comedy of blended traditions and unexpected love.
A December Bride:
A woman reluctantly attends her cousin’s Christmas wedding, where her ex-fiancé is the best man. To save face, she brings along a fake fiancé but is surprised when pretend feelings start to feel very real amidst the holiday magic.
Christmas Getaway:
A travel writer plans a Christmas vacation but is double-booked with a widower, his mother, and his daughter. As they share the holiday together, the festive spirit brings them closer in this heart-warming tale of new beginnings and unexpected love.
The Sweetest Christmas:
An aspiring pastry chef’s oven breaks right before a major contest. Her ex-boyfriend offers his professional kitchen, and as they bake together, old feelings resurface, leading to a delightful blend of romance and festive treats.
Crown for Christmas:
After being let go from her job in a posh hotel, a young woman is hired to be a governess for a princess. She ends up forming a bond not only with the young princess but also with the king, resulting in a royal holiday romance.
Christmas in Love:
A woman who loves her job at a bakery finds her position threatened when the company’s new CEO plans to modernise the process. As they clash over traditions versus progress, a sweet romance brews amidst cookies and Christmas carols.
Serendipity:
After a magical night in New York, Jonathan and Sara let fate decide their love story. Years on, they search for each other, chasing destiny.
The Christmas Lodge:
A woman rediscovers a cherished lodge where she spent holidays as a child. Determined to restore its former glory, she’s joined by an old friend, and together, amidst renovations and snowy scenes, they find a love they didn’t expect.
Holiday Engagement:
After being dumped by her fiancé, a woman hires an actor to play her fiancé during the holiday season. But as they play the perfect couple, they start to question if their feelings are merely an act in this comedic and endearing tale.
Pride, Prejudice, and Mistletoe:
Based on the classic by Jane Austen but with a festive twist, a career-driven woman returns to her hometown for Christmas and is forced to plan a charity event with her high school rival. As they work together, old grudges turn to romance amidst holiday decorations and dances.
Final Thoughts
With this list, your festive movie marathon is set. So, pour that hot chocolate, snuggle up, and let the Christmas movie magic begin!
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