Movies like Christmas on Wheels (2020)
The best movies like Christmas on Wheels (2020) are Swept Up by Christmas (2020), The Christmas House (2020) and The Christmas Club (2019). If Christmas on Wheels hooked you with its tv movie and romance, these 30 similar films are what to watch next, and every pick says why it matches.
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- NewestA Reason for the Season (2024)Released 2024
Swept Up by Christmas (2020)
An antique seller and a cleaner clash over how to downsize a magnificent estate right before Christmas. As the two uncover the house’s treasures, they find a way to reconnect the reclusive owner with his own Christmases past.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both romance
The Christmas House (2020)
Working through some difficult decisions, Mitchell family matriarch Phylis and patriarch Bill, have summoned their two grown sons – TV stars Mike Mitchell and Brandon Mitchell – home for the holidays. It is their hope that bringing the family together to recreate the Christmas house, will help them find resolution and make a memorable holiday for the entire family and community.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both romance
SnoozefestMovies like thisThe Christmas Club (2019)
Two busy strangers meet when they help an elderly woman find her lost Christmas savings. Thanks to fate and Christmas magic, they also find something they were both missing: true love.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both romance
Spotlight on Christmas (2020)
Dumped two weeks before Christmas, actress Olivia O’Hara secretly returns to her tiny hometown to hide out, eat cookies and avoid the press. What she doesn’t expect is to be faced with the family she left behind, meeting a charming new guy Casey Rawlins, and a nosy reporter following her every move.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both romance
The Christmas Aunt (2020)
When Rebecca Miller returns home to Tennessee two weeks before Christmas to take care of her niece and nephew while their parents are away, the last thing she expected is to reconnect with her childhood best friend, Drew. As she attempts to revive the kids’ Christmas spirit and redeem their faith in Santa, she rediscovers her favorite childhood activity: 12 Days of Christmas–something she always did with Drew. As the kids’ faith in the holiday grows, Rebecca and Drew’s friendship returns, and she starts looking at Drew in a whole new light.
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 thisMy Best Friend's Christmas (2019)
When Ashley Seever returns home for the holidays hoping to reconnect with her high school sweetheart Grant, she soon meets his new girlfriend. In an attempt to escape the embarrassment, she and her best friend Liam fake their own holiday romance…but when her fake feelings for Liam start to turn real, Ashley will have to choose what her heart really wants this Christmas.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both romance
Grounded for Christmas (2019)
When a winter storm hits Cleveland and grounds flights, the nearby hotels quickly fill up with stranded travelers. Nina, a pilot, reluctantly agrees to let her arrogant but charming fellow pilot, Brady, stay at her nearby parents' home. But when they discover her family is hosting a tree trimming party that night and that her ex will be there, Brady pretends to be her boyfriend to help her out.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both romance
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisChristmas 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
Rebuilding a Dream Christmas (2021)
With help from her childhood crush and his six-year-old son, Abbey rediscovers her Christmas spirit as she recreates her grandmother's handmade ornaments for her hometown's annual Christmas fair.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both romance
Christmas Land (2015)
Jules has just inherited a quaint magical Christmas-themed village and Christmas tree farm bequeathed her by her grandmother. She plans to sell it and use the profits to buy her dream home in New York City. But the longer Jules stays on the farm and the more she learns how important Christmas Land has been to so many families, the more Jules starts to question her motives to sell.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both romance
SnoozefestMovies like thisMy Christmas Hero (2023)
Nicole Ramsey is dedicated to serving military service members and their families at the Joint Military Base in Lacey, Washington, home of I Corps and the 62nd Airlift Wing. This Christmas, with the help of many dedicated heroes, Dr. Ramsey is on a mission to honor a special fallen soldier and bring much needed healing to her own family.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both romance
The 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
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 thisChateau Christmas (2020)
Margot, a world-renowned pianist, returns to Chateau Newhaus to spend the holidays with her family and is reunited with an ex who helps her rediscover her passion for music.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both romance
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisMarry Me at Christmas (2017)
Organizing a Christmas wedding is a true treat for bridal boutique owner Madeline Krug. She loves the challenge of finding the perfect dress for the bride and orchestrating an exquisite event. What Madeline didn’t expect was to be swept off her feet by the bride’s gorgeous brother, movie star, Jonny Blaze. Jonny came to the quirky town of Fool’s Gold to support his sister -- not to fall in love. Yet Madeline is the most extraordinary woman he’s ever met, and she finds the real Jonny even more captivating than her celebrity crush. Will the action star be brave enough to take on the role of a lifetime?
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both romance
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisEngaging Father Christmas (2017)
It's Christmas and Miranda leaves Seattle with a suitcase full of presents to join her long- lost family in Carlton Heath, where she will experience the joyful traditions she missed as a child. Last Christmas, Miranda fell in love with Ian, a local man who helped her as she searched for her father, James Whitcomb, a famous theatre actor she believed had a connection to the town. At his widow Margaret’s request, Miranda agrees to keep it a secret to protect the family from scandal.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both romance
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisTake Me Back for Christmas (2023)
A Christmas wish gives Renee the successful life she’d always dreamed of. This new reality is perfect, except for one thing… she is no longer married to her husband Aaron. Now, Renee must race against the clock to win him back before Christmas Eve.
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 9 to 5 (2019)
Jennifer is a tough crime beat reporter who gets the assignment of her life: to find the true meaning of Christmas. When she goes undercover in a department store as a 9 to 5 sales clerk from Black Friday to Christmas Eve, she finds her true calling and meets the man of her dreams. It's a Christmas she will never forget.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both romance
Always and Forever Christmas (2019)
When marketing exec Lucy learns that she’s inherited her grandfather’s year-round Christmas store, “Forever Christmas," she makes a trip back home to support the store during its final Christmas season before she sells it to a hip athletic leisurewear company. But once she is back in Vermont, she begins to understand why her grandfather's shop is so special with the help of local diner owner, Scott and the magic of a Christmas stranger from the north.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both romance
Matchmaker Christmas (2019)
As the Christmas party for a book publishing company approaches, editor Maggie volunteers to help her boss Amanda find a date. Matchmaking is a bit of a hobby for Maggie, but she is thrown off her game when Jaxson, her old boyfriend from her college years, shows up at her work — as a newly signed, successful author. Maggie would love to deny she feels anything for him still, but Jaxson isn’t making it easy. She’ll have to face her decisions of the past, along with Amanda eyeing Jaxson, to bring together the perfect matches at Christmas.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both romance
Runaway Christmas Bride (2017)
A runaway bride, Kate, making herself scarce for the holidays, meets a ski patrol rescuer, Jason, at a resort. Her December days begin to brighten, until her parents and jilted fiancé, Alex, show up at the mountain to reset the wedding for Christmas.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both romance
Check Inn to Christmas (2019)
Julia Crawley and Ryan Mason must unite their families during Crestridge's Centennial Christmas celebration in order to save their family inns from a chain resort.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both romance
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisThe Christmas Ring (2020)
A reporter searches for the love story behind an antique engagement ring. With the help of the ring’s owner’s grandson, they learn the legacy his grandparent’s left behind.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both romance
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisChristmas Unleashed (2019)
When Marla's dog runs away on Christmas Eve, she must team up with her ex-boyfriend Max to find him. As the pup leads the exes on an all-day-and-night search through their North Carolina hometown, they revisit people, places and things that remind them of the Christmas pasts they spent together.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both romance
A Welcome Home Christmas (2020)
Chloe has always supported various military organizations, including the town’s Army toy drive for Christmas. This year, she is paired up with Michael, a vet who recently returned home, and together they recruit other veterans and active military personnel to help in the cause. As the community gears up for the Officer’s Christmas Ball, where all the kids will meet Santa Claus and receive their gifts, Michael and Chloe begin to realize the greatest gift this season has been each other’s company.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both romance
A 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: Fans watch both · both romance
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisA 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
Christmas 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
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Frequently asked questions
What are the best movies like Christmas on Wheels?
The closest matches to Christmas on Wheels are Swept Up by Christmas (2020), The Christmas House (2020) and The Christmas Club (2019). Below are 27 more, each with the reason it matches.
What should I watch after Christmas on Wheels?
People who watched Christmas on Wheels most often go on to Swept Up by Christmas (2020), The Christmas House (2020) and The Christmas Club (2019).
What is the newest movie like Christmas on Wheels?
A Reason for the Season (2024) is the most recent release on this list.
Are there English movies like Christmas on Wheels?
Yes: Swept Up by Christmas (2020), The Christmas House (2020) and The Christmas Club (2019).
How are movies similar to Christmas on Wheels chosen?
First come films that Trakt’s viewers watch alongside Christmas on Wheels, then TMDB’s recommendations and films it rates as similar in story and genre. Each pick says which signal put it there.