A movie about a snowman that becomes human? Yep. We didn’t say these holiday rom-coms are heading for an Oscar win, but they’re perfect for some pre-Christmas viewing.
Holiday Touchdown: A Chiefs Love Story, W Network
Hunter King, left, and Tyler Hynes in a scene from "Holiday Touchdown: A Chiefs Love Story.The Associated Press
Hallmark is going all-in on the Taylor Swift/Travis Kelce romance this season with a Chiefs-themed love story that even features a cameo by the tight end’s mom, Donna Kelce. The film revolves around a Chiefs diehard named Alana (Hunter King) who is trying to win her family the team’s Fan of the Year contest. But in the process she begins falling for the director of fan engagement, Derrick (Letterkenny’s Tyler Hynes).
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Hot Frosty, Netflix
Dustin Milligan as Jack Snowman in Hot Frosty.Petr Maur/Netflix
Have you ever walked by a hot snowman with washboard abs and wished him into existence? No? Well, maybe you will after watching this hit. Lacey Chabert stars as a widow named Kathy who is afraid to put herself out there again. But when a swoon-worthy snowman becomes human (Dustin Milligan), her heart starts melting. Katy Mixon, Lauren Holly, Craig Robinson, Chrishell Stause and Jo Lo Truglio also star.
Our Little Secret, Netflix
From left, Jon Rudnitsky as Cameron, Lindsay Lohan as Avery, Katie Baker as Cassie and Ian Harding as Logan in Our Little Secret.Chuck Zlotnick/Netflix
Going home to meet your boyfriend’s family? What could possibly go wrong? Lots, as per every rom-com holiday movie out there. In this one, Lindsay Lohan stars as Avery, a woman who just wants the approval of her boyfriend’s overbearing mom (Kristin Chenoweth). So when she learns that her boyfriend’s sister is dating her ex (Ian Harding), she works overtime to keep their past – and her present feelings – a secret.
The Merry Gentlemen, Netflix
From left, Chad Michael Murray as Luke and Hector David Jr. as Ricky in The Merry Gentlemen.Netflix
Feeling a little cold this season? This Magic Mike-inspired movie may warm you up. The action revolves around a professional dancer named Ashley (Britt Robertson) who returns home for the holidays after she’s fired. There, she makes it her mission to save her parents’ bar by getting the local guys, including crush Luke (Chad Michael Murray) to perform an all-male, Christmas-themed revue.
Meet Me Next Christmas, Netflix
Christina Milian as Layla in Meet Me Next Christmas.Sophie Giraud/Netflix
Christina Milian has starred in Netflix rom-coms before, but this marks her inaugural Christmas-themed quest for love. Here she plays Layla, a successful and attached woman with big dreams. When she sparks with a man at the airport and agrees to meet him next Yuletide at a Pentatonix show if they’re both single, she doesn’t think much of it. Until she suddenly finds herself alone at Christmas and without tickets. With love on the line, it’s a race to get inside the hottest concert in town, with a little help from a cute concierge service professional named Teddy (Devale Ellis)