Movies like Love at the Christmas Table (2012)
The best movies like Love at the Christmas Table (2012) are Return to Christmas Creek (2018), Let It Snow (2019) and Coming Home for Christmas (2017). If Love at the Christmas Table hooked you with its comedy and romance, these 30 similar films are what to watch next, and every pick says why it matches.
Quick picks
- Highest ratedThe Holiday (2006)7.1/10 from 5,840 votes
- NewestA Merry Little Ex-Mas (2025)Released 2025
Return to Christmas Creek (2018)
As Christmas approaches, Amelia Hughes, a career-focused Chicago app developer lacking in holiday spirit, returns to her small hometown of Christmas Creek to rediscover the meaning of Christmas. There, she reunites with her childhood best friend Mike and her estranged uncle Harry, whose mysterious rift with Amelia’s father divided her family during the holiday season when she was a child.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both romance
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisLet It Snow (2019)
In a small town on Christmas Eve, a snowstorm brings together a group of young people. They soon find their friendships and love lives colliding, and come Christmas morning, nothing will be the same.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both romance & comedy
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisComing Home for Christmas (2017)
Lizzie Richfield is at a crossroads when she lands a job as house manager for the exquisite Ashford Estate in the Virginia countryside. While planning one final Christmas Eve gala for the Marley family, Lizzie finds herself drawn to Robert—even as Kip pursues her.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both romance & comedy
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisThe Santa Summit (2023)
Amidst a sea of Santas at their town's annual Christmas celebration, three friends all find what they’re looking for: Christmas spirit, potential romance, and a strengthened bond of friendship.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both comedy & romance
A Cozy Christmas Inn (2022)
Real estate exec, Erika, travels to Alaska during Christmastime to acquire a bed and breakfast, only to discover that it’s owned by her ex. While there, she finds herself falling in love with the town and quite possibly him.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both comedy & romance
A Christmas Detour (2015)
A bubbly bride-to-be’s Christmas plans take an unexpected turn when her holiday flight to New York is detoured and she encounters a cynical bar manager who has lost his faith in love. As she scrambles to make it back east for Christmas—and plan her upcoming wedding—she begins wondering if she’s marrying the right man, and learns a surprising lesson about love.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both comedy & romance
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisCatering Christmas (2022)
A fledgling caterer, Molly Frost, is hired by Jean Harrison, the perfectionistic director of the renowned Harrison Foundation, to cater this year’s annual Christmas Gala dinner. Things get complicated when Molly falls for Jean’s nephew, Carson, 30s, a travel photographer with no desire to take over the family’s foundation… until his aunt assigns him to the task of making sure the catered dinner goes perfectly.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both comedy & romance
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisChristmas Inheritance (2017)
To inherit her father's company, socialite Ellen must first visit his small hometown, where she learns the value of hard work and helping others.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both romance & comedy
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisChristmas List (2016)
Isobel Gray plans a storybook Christmas with her boyfriend, including a snow-covered cottage in the Northwest, and a carefully composed bucket list of classic holiday traditions. But when the boyfriend goes AWOL, the list proves challenging and a tempting new romance turns her life upside down. Will Isobel have a White Christmas ending under the mistletoe?
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both comedy & romance
SnoozefestMovies like this'Twas the Date Before Christmas (2024)
To prevent her family from canceling the "Chamberlain Family Christmas Olympics," Jessie lies and says she's inviting a date to the long-standing holiday tradition. She meets Bryan on a dating app, and he agrees to spend the holiday with her and her family. As Jessie and Bryan engage in eccentric activities like the search for the Christmas tree star, gift wrapping contest and snowball fight, they start to develop real feelings for each other. Soon her family begins to catch on to their secret and Bryan suspects she may be hiding the real reason for her unusual Christmas date request. As the celebrations continue, Jessie must work to keep all her stories straight and save her date with Bryan.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both comedy & romance
Journey to Christmas (2023)
While on a charity press tour, a model ends up stranded by the weather at the family home of the driver she hired to assist her for the week.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both comedy & romance
Christmas on Windmill Way (2023)
Mia Meijer gets ready for the Christmas Market Dutch Bake-Off and suspects that her grandmother, Ann, will walk away with the cherished Golden Rolling Pin thanks to her Kerststol, a traditional Dutch fruited Christmas bread. But Mia's world is rocked when she learns that Ann was having financial troubles and had to sell the land deed to the Windmill Way property in her family for generations. Making matters worse, the buyer is Mia's former boyfriend, property developer Brady Schaltz, who must let Mia and Ann know the Meijer family-owned heritage Dutch sawmill, renowned for the past 90 years for its fine millwork and beautiful wooden furniture, will be torn down to put up a luxurious resort.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both romance & comedy
SnoozefestMovies like thisThe Mistletoe Promise (2016)
A chance meeting between two strangers who share a disdain for Christmas results in The Mistletoe Promise, a pact to help them navigate their holiday complications - together. But as they spend more time with each other and experience the magic of Christmas the phony couple discovers there may be more to their contract than business.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both romance & comedy
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisFinding Mrs. Claus (2012)
When Mrs. Claus feels neglected by her less than attentive husband, she goes to Las Vegas to help a little girl with her Christmas wish. But when Santa finds out and follows her to Sin City to make amends, he puts Christmas at risk when things don't go quite as he planned.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both comedy & romance
SnoozefestMovies like thisThe Holiday (2006)
Two women, one American and one British, swap homes at Christmastime following bad breakups. Each woman finds romance with a local man but realizes that the imminent return home may end the relationship.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both comedy & romance
Worth the HypeMovies like thisA Magical Christmas Village (2022)
When Summer’s mother Vivian moves in with her and her young daughter Chloe, her orderly existence is upended. Upon arrival, Vivian sets up an heirloom, miniature Christmas village resembling their town, and tells Chloe it grants Christmas wishes. As Chloe begins setting up the figurines, real-life events seem to mimic the scenes she creates. With a little help from the magic of the Christmas village, the family will be brought closer together and just maybe, Summer will learn to open her heart to love again.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both comedy & romance
Christmas in Evergreen (2017)
Allie, a veterinarian in Evergreen, reluctantly will spend Christmas with her long-distance boyfriend. Bound for the airport, she has engine trouble, and Ryan, headed to Florida with his daughter Zoe, stops to help. Sure they won’t meet again, they ignore their attraction, and part ways. At the diner, Zoe wishes on a snow globe, and a storm seems to grant her wish.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both romance
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisAll About Christmas Eve (2012)
'Tis the Season for Evelyn Wright...literally, she is a party planner in NYC. At the last minute Eve finds out that one of her agency's top clients is throwing a HUGE Christmas event, in LA, on Christmas Eve! Eve must decide whether to take on the event or risk her career to go on a romantic vacation with her boyfriend Darren. Unbeknownst to Eve, her future all depends on whether or not she makes a plane. We see it both ways, in parallel.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both comedy & romance
SnoozefestMovies like thisJoyeux Noel (2023)
Copy editor Lea and pragmatic reporter Mark head to France to learn about a mysterious artist behind a romantic Christmas painting.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both comedy & romance
A Christmas Arrangement (2018)
Flower shop owner Poppy enters the annual holiday floral show for a chance to win the grand prize but standing in her way of victory is Garrett, the underappreciated protégé of florist extraordinaire, Blair. While Poppy and Garrett’s rivalry heats up on the flower show floor, an undeniable romance begins amidst a whimsical holiday backdrop.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both romance
A Firehouse Christmas (2016)
With Christmas approaching, life appears to be good for Tom, an ex-Olympic hockey star, and his girlfriend, Jenny, a firefighter -- at least until Mary, a former Olympic figure skater, Tom's soon-to-be ex-wife and the author of a book of tips on relationships, is convinced that appearing to be still happy with Tom will help sell her book. Tom's strong desire to spend the holidays with his and Mary's daughter provides a test of true love and, ultimately, reveals who the true heroes are.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both comedy & romance
Holiday Breakup (2016)
Polar opposites meet and fall in love, but it isn't long before their relationship is on the rocks. In order to get through the holiday season without too much drama they decide to pretend they are still a couple, but their plan takes an unexpected turn.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both romance & comedy
Love Always, Santa (2016)
After losing her husband Bradley three years ago on Christmas Day, Celia Banks never thought she’d fall in love again. Now, her entire world revolves around taking care of her daughter, Lilly. Lilly writes a letter to Santa with one wish – for her mommy to be happy and find love again.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both romance & comedy
SnoozefestMovies like thisA Merry Little Ex-Mas (2025)
Recently separated, Kate hopes to celebrate one last perfect family Christmas with her soon-to-be ex-husband Everett and their kids before their divorce is final and the house is sold. But her holiday plans are hilariously derailed when Everett unexpectedly brings his younger, successful new girlfriend.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both romance & comedy
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisNew Year's Eve (2011)
The lives of several couples and singles in New York intertwine over the course of New Year's Eve.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both comedy & romance
SnoozefestMovies like thisGirlfriends of Christmas Past (2016)
When three hilarious, strong-willed women join forces to seek the ultimate revenge on their cheating ex at his upcoming holiday retreat, love struck event planner Livvy meets Carter, the property manager organizing it all, leaving Livvy to question if she can leave off their revenge scheme long enough to finally forgive her ex and let a real holiday romance blossom.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both romance & comedy
12 Men of Christmas (2009)
A high-powered New York publicist finds herself in Montana promoting a charity calendar after being betrayed by her boss and fiancé. Unfortunately, matters of the heart are just as complicated in the wilds as they are in the big city.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both comedy & romance
SnoozefestMovies like thisMother's Day (2016)
Three generations come together in the week leading up to Mother's Day.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both comedy & romance
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisThe Fitzgerald Family Christmas (2012)
The siblings of the Fitzgerald family must decide if the dad who abandoned them 20 years ago can come home for Christmas. Can the big Irish clan get past their grievances to be a family again?
Why it matches: Fans watch both
Rosemont (2015)
Four people become trapped in the once-vibrant Rosemont Lodge during a blizzard before Christmas.
Why it matches: Fans watch both
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Frequently asked questions
What are the best movies like Love at the Christmas Table?
The closest matches to Love at the Christmas Table are Return to Christmas Creek (2018), Let It Snow (2019) and Coming Home for Christmas (2017). Below are 27 more, each with the reason it matches.
What should I watch after Love at the Christmas Table?
People who watched Love at the Christmas Table most often go on to Return to Christmas Creek (2018), Let It Snow (2019) and Coming Home for Christmas (2017).
What is the highest-rated movie like Love at the Christmas Table?
The Holiday (2006), rated 7.1/10 by 5,840 TMDB users.
What is the newest movie like Love at the Christmas Table?
A Merry Little Ex-Mas (2025) is the most recent release on this list.
Are there English movies like Love at the Christmas Table?
Yes: Return to Christmas Creek (2018), Let It Snow (2019) and Coming Home for Christmas (2017).
How are movies similar to Love at the Christmas Table chosen?
First come films that Trakt’s viewers watch alongside Love at the Christmas Table, then TMDB’s recommendations and films it rates as similar in story and genre. Each pick says which signal put it there.