Movies like Christmas Festival of Ice (2017)
The best movies like Christmas Festival of Ice (2017) are Christmas in Homestead (2016), My Christmas Inn (2018) and Christmas on Ice (2020). If Christmas Festival of Ice hooked you with its romance and tv movie, these 30 similar films are what to watch next, and every pick says why it matches.
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- Highest ratedChristmas Wonderland (2018)6.0/10 from 217 votes
- NewestChristmas at the Inn (2025)Released 2025
Christmas in Homestead (2016)
Jessica is one of the most famous actresses in the world, leading a glamorous – if tabloid worthy – life. But all that is thrown for a loop when she goes on location to shoot a holiday themed film in the Christmas-obsessed town of Homestead, Iowa. While a romance brews between her and Matt, a local inn keeper who is a single dad, she also gets a taste of small-town life and rediscovers the true meaning of Christmas.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both romance
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisMy Christmas Inn (2018)
With the holiday season in full swing, Jen Taylor is about to score a big promotion at the San Francisco ad agency where she works. But her life is unexpectedly turned upside down when she inherits a cozy inn in Alaska from her aunt. When she goes to inspect the property and meets handsome town attorney Steve Anderson, she's surprised to find that nothing is what she expected. The small town community is full of fun and festive Christmas traditions and soon, Jen starts wondering if the inn might just be the place she belongs, and if Steve could be the Mr. Right she has been waiting for.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both romance
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisChristmas on Ice (2020)
Courtney Bennett, a former US figure skating hopeful, runs the city’s public skating rink but when the Mayor announces its closing, Courtney is heartbroken but determined to save it. After Courtney’s attempts to warm the Mayor’s Scrooge-like heart fail, she enlists the help of Noah Tremblay, a former professional hockey player and single dad, who owns the new indoor skating center, to help her, and together they find more than just the spirit of holidays on the ice.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both romance
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisChristmas at Carbell Family Farm (2023)
A real estate developer's plans hit a snag when she discovers that the small Christmas tree farm that she bought once raffled off deeds to local families. To save her project, she must work with a local historian to track down each family and convince them to sell their little slice of the farm. Festive drama, starring Tamara Almeida and Cody Ray Thompson
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both romance
A Reason for the Season (2024)
In order to earn her trust fund, Evie is tasked with granting Christmas wishes to the people who saved her life on the night of her birth. To aid in her cause, she employs Kyle, a handsome local attorney, to track down those who helped and attempts to secretly learn what they might want while maintaining her anonymity. With Christmas fast approaching, the heiress and the attorney can't resist falling for each other's charms as they ramp up their gift giving efforts. But as time ticks down, will she be able to accomplish the mission and grant all of the wishes by Christmas Eve?
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both romance
A Cape Cod Christmas (2021)
When a children's author hosts one last Christmas dinner with her disagreeable siblings before they sell the family house, she reunites with her childhood sweetheart who helps her find a way to keep the home she loves so dearly.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both romance
Rediscovering Christmas (2019)
A talented department store window designer helps her sister design the decor for the annual Snowflake Festival Christmas Eve dance and clashes with the stubborn grandson of the founders of the festival.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both romance
Angel Falls: A Novel Holiday (2019)
Hannah is a book editor and she must work with her former rival Ryan to help a potential writer find her way. However, life seems to have other plans for Hannah as Angel Anthony reminds the duo about the miracle of Christmas and the value of community.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both romance
Christmas Under the Stars (2019)
When Nick is fired from his high-powered investment firm at Christmastime, he takes a job at a Christmas tree lot. There, he meets Julie, an astronomy teacher who’s always looked to the stars for hope. As the Christmas spirit washes over him—and he begins falling for Julie—the once self-centered Nick discovers the joy of helping others.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both romance
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisChristmas at the Inn (2025)
When a devoted café owner returns home to help her family host the town’s cherished Yuletide Potluck, she unexpectedly reunites with the man from a disastrous blind date twenty years ago – a military engineer – only to discover that Christmas may serve them both with a second chance at love.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both romance
A Christmas for Mary (2020)
In search of a story, an up-and-coming journalist goes back to her home town and uncovers a forgotten tale of young love, inspiring her to follow her heart and find her own true love.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both romance
Christmas in Montana (2019)
Before the holidays, Sara goes to Montana to help resistant Travis save his ranch. Can time on the ranch help restore her faith in Christmas in time for a miracle?
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both romance
Christmas in Evergreen: Tidings of Joy (2019)
A skeptical writer shows up in Evergreen to get the scoop on the town's famed passion for Christmas during a search for a long-lost time capsule.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both romance
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisSense, Sensibility & Snowmen (2019)
Christmas enthusiast party planners Ella and her sister, Marianne, clash with their client, Edward, who is a not-so-jolly toy company CEO.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both romance
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisThe Mistletoe Secret (2019)
Aria Eubank convinces a famous travel writer to do a feature story on her beloved hometown, however, when the travel guru and his ghostwriter both show up, Aria finds her heart torn between Sterling Masters and Alex Barlett, the man who has genuinely fallen for her.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both romance
A Glenbrooke Christmas (2020)
As Christmas nears, heiress Jessica Morgan seizes what seems like her last chance to experience a relaxed Christmas and heads off to the small town of Glenbrooke, where she meets a handsome fireman.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both romance
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisEnchanted Christmas (2017)
Weeks before Christmas, interior designer Laura is sent to her hometown of Santa Fe, New Mexico to remodel a landmark hotel. As Laura is kept busy with the renovations, her 8-year-old daughter Nicole is introduced to the art of salsa dancing at a local dance studio. Laura is surprised to find that the studio’s owner is Ricardo, her old high school sweetheart and former salsa dance partner. When Laura and Ricardo reconnect, sparks fly on and off the dance floor. The beautiful Christmas traditions of New Mexico become the backdrop for spirited dancing and unexpected romance.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both romance
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisA Christmas Duet (2019)
Former couple and pop music duo Averie and Jesse unexpectedly reunite at her inn during the holidays. As they spend time together, they rediscover long-buried feelings and must decide if they are meant to live their lives solo or in harmony together.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both romance
Finding Santa (2017)
Christmas is a busy, busy time for the residents of Green River, particularly for Grace Long, the third generation of her family to steward the New England town’s signature Christmas Eve parade. This year’s audience for the parade promises to be in the millions, thanks to a national morning show that has chosen Green River as the site of its Christmas Eve day program.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both romance
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisSnowbound for Christmas (2019)
A marketing executive is invited by her charming and handsome boss to pitch a major project to prospective clients at a posh resort and the two get snowed in together before any of the other guests can arrive. Now, with the hotel to themselves, a fairytale snowscape outside and sparks flying inside, they find that being alone together is all the Christmas magic they need.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both romance
Christmas Wishes & Mistletoe Kisses (2019)
Single mom Abbey takes a leap of faith to pursue her passion for interior design. When she gets hired to decorate the estate of local businessman Nick, Abbey must complete the job by Christmas Eve. With the holidays fast approaching, Abbey must figure out how to break down the wall between her and Nick, as this could be the opportunity that jump-starts her career.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both romance
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisChristmas Town (2019)
Lauren Gabriel leaves everything behind in Boston to embark on a new chapter in her life and career. But an unforeseen detour to the charming town of Grandon Falls has her discover unexpected new chapters - of the heart and of family - helping her to embrace, once again, the magic of Christmas.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both romance
Worth the HypeMovies like thisLove at the Thanksgiving Day Parade (2012)
As Chicago gears up for its annual Thanksgiving Day parade, Emily Jones, an eager parade coordinator is shocked when Henry Williams, a wealthy new development consultant, is brought in to analyze the parade's finances.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both romance
The Sweetest Christmas (2017)
After breaking up with her long-term boyfriend just before the holidays, passionate baker Kylie reconnects with her high school sweetheart, Nick. Thanks to their newly rekindled friendship, Kylie uses Nick’s restaurant to prepare for a gingerbread baking competition with a large cash prize that would help her open her own bakery.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both romance
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisIce Sculpture Christmas (2015)
After starting her first job at a country club restaurant, Callie’s passions for cooking and ice sculpting are met with romance and Christmas spirit when a childhood friend enters her into the club’s annual Christmas ice sculpting competition without her knowledge.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both romance
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisHometown Hero (2017)
A cynical divorce mediator (Brooke Nevin) is forced to care for a client’s dog. The mischievous hound warms her heart, and after spending time with the local vet (Jake Sandvig), she begins to find that maybe the true love she dared not believe in is actually closer than she thinks.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both romance
Cross Country Christmas (2020)
Former classmates Lina and Max are traveling home for the holidays, until a storm hits and they have to work together to make it home in time, no matter the mode of transportation.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both romance
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisThe Christmas Quest (2024)
An archaeologist, her ex-husband who is a Norse language expert, search for legendary treasure in Iceland during Christmas. Others join the hunt, leading to a thrilling race to secure the treasure before the wrong people obtain it.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both romance
Christmas Wonderland (2018)
Heidi, who initially left her small town of Pleasant Valley with the dream of one day becoming a successful painter, has put her own art on hold to excel as an art gallery curator. Now, a week before the gallery’s big Christmas party, she must return home to watch her niece and nephew. She comes face to face with her high school love, Chris, now a teacher, and offers to help him find a new last-minute location for the Christmas dance.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both romance
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisA Christmas to Remember (2016)
A harsh TV personality, Jennifer, needs a break from her own life, so she hops into a car and drives to a small town mountain retreat. On her way there a blizzard veers off the road and she crashes. When she comes to she has complete amnesia and a friendly passerby takes her in. As time passes she still doesn’t remember who she is and the friendly passerby, a widower himself with three kids, assimilates her into his family. But as she slowly starts remembering who she is, she prefers the new life she’s built in the small town.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both romance
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Frequently asked questions
What are the best movies like Christmas Festival of Ice?
The closest matches to Christmas Festival of Ice are Christmas in Homestead (2016), My Christmas Inn (2018) and Christmas on Ice (2020). Below are 27 more, each with the reason it matches.
What should I watch after Christmas Festival of Ice?
People who watched Christmas Festival of Ice most often go on to Christmas in Homestead (2016), My Christmas Inn (2018) and Christmas on Ice (2020).
What is the highest-rated movie like Christmas Festival of Ice?
Christmas Wonderland (2018), rated 6.0/10 by 217 TMDB users.
What is the newest movie like Christmas Festival of Ice?
Christmas at the Inn (2025) is the most recent release on this list.
Are there English movies like Christmas Festival of Ice?
Yes: Christmas in Homestead (2016), My Christmas Inn (2018) and Christmas on Ice (2020).
How are movies similar to Christmas Festival of Ice chosen?
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