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What to watch on Christmas: Action and comedy hits to lift your spirits

What to watch on Christmas: Action and comedy hits to lift your spirits Christmas movies (collage: RBC-Ukraine)

Christmas is the perfect time for heartwarming stories with romance, action, and humor. That’s why holiday movies have become a staple of winter evenings.

RBC-Ukraine shares a selection of comedic and action-packed Christmas films.

Falling for Christmas

The main character loses her memory after an accident at a ski resort. Every day becomes a new beginning full of surprises. On Christmas Eve, she finds herself in the home of a stranger.

Red One

The events take place a few days before Christmas at Santa Claus’s secret base at the North Pole. When Santa suddenly disappears, the security team must act immediately. A freelance hacker joins the investigation, unaware of the trouble he has just gotten into.

Violent night

A holiday action film with dark humor. When the evening of a wealthy family is interrupted by burglars, Santa Claus unexpectedly comes to the rescue. Long disillusioned with people, this night gives him a chance to restore faith in Christmas.

Our little secret

A romantic comedy about former lovers forced to celebrate Christmas together. Their new partners turn out to be siblings, so past relationships must be kept hidden, leading to funny situations and unexpected emotions.

Last Christmas

Kate works at a Christmas shop and doesn’t believe in miracles. But everything changes when she meets the mysterious Tom, who helps her see herself and the world in a new light.

The Merry Gentlemen

Dancer Ashley returns to her hometown to save the family theater. She decides to create an unconventional Christmas show with local men. The film delights with humor, music, and romance.