Christmas is one of the most beloved times of the year – for some, it's *the* best. A warm blanket, a mug of hot cocoa or punch, a bowl of cookies, and the festive movie marathon can begin!
Every year, many of us look forward to cozying up with our favorite holiday films. But if the traditional lineup feels too repetitive, here’s some inspiration – classic fairy tales and fresh picks to spark that true Christmas spirit.
We’ve grouped new holiday comedies and timeless Czech classics into simple categories. Which will you choose?
Christmas Princesses
What’s a Czech Christmas without fairy-tale royalty? Whether you're watching Princess with the Golden Star (Princezna se zlatou hvězdou) or The Proud Princess (Pyšná princezna), you’re in for royal charm, love stories, and a touch of magic.
- 👸Golden Hair (Zlatovláska)
- 👸The Proud Princess (Pyšná princezna)
- 👸Princess from the Mill (Princezna ze Mlejna)
- 👸Princess with the Golden Star (Princezna se zlatou hvězdou)
- 👸The Madly Sad Princess (Šíleně smutná princezna)
- 👸How Princesses Are Woken (Jak se budí princezny)
Czech Holiday Classics
Whether it's Three Wishes for Cinderella (Tři oříšky pro Popelku) or the iconic Devils Are Not to Be Joked With (S čerty nejsou žerty), Czech fairy tales never go out of style. They bring joy, nostalgia, and magic to all generations.
- ❄️Almost a King (Honza málem králem)
- ❄️The Princes Are Dragons (Princové jsou na draka)
- ❄️Three Brothers (Tři bratři)
- ❄️Prince and the Evening Star (Princ a večernice)
- ❄️Immortal Aunt (Nesmrtelná teta)
- ❄️Lotrando and Zubejda (Lotrando a Zubejda)
- ❄️The Third Prince (Třetí princ)
- ❄️With the Devil’s Luck (Z pekla štěstí)
- ❄️Frost (Mrazík)
- ❄️Once Upon a Time, There Was a King (Byl jednou jeden král)
- ❄️The Emperor’s Baker / The Baker’s Emperor (Císařův pekař / Pekařův císař)
- ❄️How to Pull Out a Whale’s Tooth (Jak vytrhnout velrybě stoličku)
Magical & Unusual Picks
Looking for something darker? Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas (Ukradené Vánoce) follows Jack Skellington from the world of Halloween to Christmas Town. A perfect mix of gothic whimsy and holiday charm.
- 🎄The Nightmare Before Christmas (Ukradené Vánoce)
- 🎄Angel of the Lord 1 & 2 (Anděl Páně 1 a 2)
- 🎄While You Were Sleeping (Zatímco jsi spal)
- 🎄Mr. Bean’s Holiday (Veselé Vánoce s Mr. Beanem)
- 🎄A Christmas Carol (Vánoční koleda)
- 🎄Home Alone 1 & 2 (Sám doma 1 a 2)
- 🎄Beauty and the Beast (Kráska a Zvíře)
- 🎄Christmas with the Kranks (Vánoce naruby)
Romantic Christmas Movies
Whether you're a fan of Love Actually (Láska nebeská) or ready to unwind with The Holiday (Prázdniny), romance always finds a place under the Christmas tree. For something sweet, nostalgic, or funny, there’s always a feel-good love story waiting.
- ❤️Love Actually (Láska nebeská)
- ❤️Happy New Year (Šťastný nový rok)
- ❤️The Holiday (Prázdniny)
- ❤️Kate & Leopold
- ❤️Bridget Jones’s Diary (Bridget Jones)
- ❤️Notting Hill
- ❤️Pretty Woman
- ❤️The Princess Switch
For the Little Ones
One film sure to bring laughs and lessons: The Grinch (with Jim Carrey or in animated form). Grumpy or not, he’ll steal your heart – and maybe a few cookies too.
- 🧸Frozen (Ledové království)
- 🧸Polar Express
- 🧸The Chronicles of Narnia (Letopisy Narnie)
- 🧸Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (Karlík a továrna na čokoládu)
- 🧸Madagascar Christmas (Šťastný a veselý Madagaskar)
- 🧸Niko the Reindeer (Sobík Nico)
- 🧸The Christmas Chronicles (Vánoční kronika)
- 🧸Casper’s First Christmas (Casper – první kouzlo)
- 🧸Jingle All the Way (Rolničky, rolničky)
Watch Online, Anytime
No TV? No problem. Platforms like Netflix, HBO Max, Amazon, or Apple TV offer a wide variety of Christmas movies. Even Czech TV has options online. All that’s left is to get comfy and press play.
Enjoy the Magic
Make yourself a cup of tea, grab some sweets or a spoonful of potato salad, and dive into heartwarming Christmas tales that remind us to be kind not just at Christmas, but all year round. Merry Christmas and happy movie nights!
