Films about holiday romances often capture the magic and excitement of falling in love in exotic or festive locations. These films typically showcase the beauty of holiday settings and the joy of unexpected romance. They are perfect for those who enjoy heartwarming love stories set against the backdrop of picturesque destinations.
“The Holiday”, 2006
Director: Nancy Meyers
Two women, one from Los Angeles and the other from England, decide to swap homes for the holidays and find love in unexpected places.
Starring: Cameron Diaz, Kate Winslet, Jude Law, Jack Black, Eli Wallach, Edward Burns, Rufus Sewell, Miffy Englefield, Emma Pritchard, Sarah Parish, Shannyn Sossamon, Bill Macy, Shelley Berman, Kathryn Hahn, John Krasinski, Alex O'Loughlin, Odette Annable, Bundle Williams, Suzanne Dizon, Terry Diab, Kenneth Danziger, Hope Riley, Gilbert Esquivel, Steven Bruns, Nikki Novak, Judith Drake, Pamela Dunlap, Hal Douglas, Jay Simpson, Siobhan Pestano, Charles Dinsdale, Sarah Flind, Darline Harris, Marcell Brown, Marina Morgan, Lynden Edwards, Lydia Blanco Garza, Jon Prescott, Patrick Cavanaugh, Justin Collins, Lasco Atkins, Patrizia Barretto, Drew Bayers, MarLee Candell, Brad Carr, Freddie De Grate, Nicholas Downs, Laine Edwards, Amber Elizabeth, James Franco;
Production year: 2006;
Genre: melodrama, comedy;
MPAA rating: pg13;
Duration: 136 min.;
Rating: IMDB: 6,9;
More information about the film “The Holiday” on the website imdb.com
“Love Actually”, 2003
Director: Richard Curtis
This ensemble film tells multiple interconnected stories of love during the Christmas season, including holiday romances that warm the heart.
Starring: Hugh Grant, Bill Nighy, Liam Neeson, Emma Thompson, Colin Firth, Alan Rickman, Martine McCutcheon, Keira Knightley, Kris Marshall, Laura Linney, Rodrigo Santoro, Billy Bob Thornton, Lúcia Moniz, Gregor Fisher, Martin Freeman, Joanna Page, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Andrew Lincoln, Heike Makatsch, Thomas Sangster, Dan Fredenburgh, Sienna Guillory, January Jones, Elisha Cuthbert, Ivana Milicevic, Shannon Elizabeth, Denise Richards, Claudia Schiffer, Rowan Atkinson, Abdul Salis, Rory MacGregor, Lulu Popplewell, Nina Sosanya, Frank Moorey, Jill Raymond, Tim Hatwell, Lynden David Hall, The Big Blue, Jont Whittington, Julia Davis, Alan Barnes, Shaughan Seymour, Helen Murton, Edward Hardwicke, Caroline John, Gemma Aston, Matt Harvey, Adrian Preater, Joanna Thaw, Junior Simpson;
Production year: 2003;
Genre: melodrama, comedy, drama;
MPAA rating: r;
Duration: 129 min.;
Rating: IMDB: 7,6;
“A Christmas Prince”, 2017
Director: Alex Zamm
A young journalist is sent abroad to get the scoop on a playboy prince but ends up falling for him instead.
Starring: Rose McIver, Ben Lamb, Alice Krige, Honor Kneafsey, Sarah Douglas, Emma Louise Saunders, Theo Devaney, Daniel Fathers, Tahirah Sharif, Amy Marston, Joel McVeagh, Tom Knight, Richard Ashton, Paul Courtenay Hyu, Andrew Barron, Vaughn Johseph, Doru Catanescu, Axel Moustache, Lovelace Akpojaro, Irina Saulescu, Radu Andrei Micu, Mark Bogumil, Andreea Dumitrescu, Alex Floroiu, Olivia Nita, Jimmy Townsend;
Production year: 2017;
Genre: melodrama, comedy, family;
Age: 12+;
Duration: 92 min.;
Rating: IMDB: 5,8;
More information about the film “A Christmas Prince” on the website imdb.com
“Last Holiday”, 2006
Director: Wayne Wang
After being diagnosed with a terminal illness, a shy woman decides to take a European vacation and finds love and adventure.
Starring: Queen Latifah, LL Cool J, Timothy Hutton, Giancarlo Esposito, Alicia Witt, Gérard Depardieu, Jane Adams, Michel Estime, Susan Kellerman, Jascha Washington, Matt Ross, Ranjit Chowdhry, Michael Nouri, Jaqueline Fleming, Kendall Mosby, Chloe Bailey, Halle Bailey, Dan Ziskie, Julia LaShae, Werner Richmond, Emeril Lagasse, Erica Edwards, Brandy Scott, Margaret Mungai, Shirl Cieutat, Donna Denley, Maria Mason, Lana Likic, Camille Hunt, Ellen Savaria, John Wilmot, Jessie Terrebonne, Randall Sims, Susan Levitas, Vladimir Kulhavy, Zina Blahusova, Petr Vanek, Lucie Vondrácková, Noel le Bon, Lucie Brezovská, Daniel Cech, Vanessa Gendron, Tomás Mechácek, David O'Kelly, Alban Klose, Kyle Pecoraro, Alena Otradovcova, Smokey Robinson, Karri Benoit, Amon Bourne;
Production year: 2006;
Genre: drama, melodrama, comedy;
MPAA rating: pg13;
Duration: 112 min.;
Rating: IMDB: 6,6;
More information about the film “Last Holiday” on the website imdb.com
“The Princess Switch”, 2018
Director: Mike Rohl
Two lookalikes from different worlds switch lives for the holidays and unexpectedly find love in the process.
Starring: Vanessa Anne Hudgens, Sam Palladio, Nick Sagar, Alexa Adeosun, Suanne Braun, Mark Fleischmann, Sara Stewart, Pavel Douglas, Amy Griffiths, Robin Soans, Calli Taylor, Jo Cameron Brown, Clara Ciobanu, Oliver Lepadatu, Chris Jarvis, Natali Yura, Adi Gheo, Rick Steele, Frances Campbell, Andreea Moldovianu, Emmett Friel, Matei Burgui, Nikolas Jaworski, Ana Maria Radu, Teodora Rotaru, Ana Maria Stoica, Dan Bultoc, Banica Gheorghe, Tudor Sabau, Ashley Emerson;
Production year: 2018;
Genre: melodrama, comedy;
Duration: 101 min.;
Rating: IMDB: 6,1;
More information about the film “The Princess Switch” on the website imdb.com
These films capture the enchanting spirit of the holidays and the excitement of unexpected love, making them perfect for romantic movie nights.
In the world of holiday romances on film, love knows no bounds, and the magic of the season always finds a way to bring hearts together. From tropical getaways to snowy escapes, the allure of holiday romance films lies in their ability to transport audiences to enchanting destinations and immerse them in the warmth of love's embrace. Whether it's a chance encounter on a bustling city street or a serendipitous meeting at a cozy inn, these films capture the essence of love, hope, and the joy of unexpected connections, reminding us that love can blossom in the most unlikely of places and during the most magical times of the year. So, grab a mug of hot cocoa, snuggle up with a cozy blanket, and let these heartwarming holiday romance films whisk you away on a delightful journey of love and enchantment.
