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There is something inherently British about the way we embrace Love, Actually. It has become as much a part of our festive tradition as a slightly burnt turkey or an argument over a board game. Directed by Richard Curtis and released in 2003, this sprawling ensemble piece has managed to survive two decades of critical scrutiny to remain a cornerstone of the holiday season.

If you find yourself rolling your eyes at the mention of a certain red-nosed reindeer or a predictable romance in a snow-covered village, this list is for you. These five films offer something different. They are the cinematic equivalent of finding a forgotten bottle of gin in the back of the cupboard when the sherry has run out. They are unconventional, occasionally unsettling, and frequently misunderstood.

12 of the best Christmas films to watch in the UK for 2025. From UK film critic Chris Olson, plan your perfect festive viewing schedule this December.

★★ Directed by: David Steinman Written by: David Steinman Starring: Bill Goldberg, Emilie de Raven, Douglas Smith and Robert Culp...

Film Review for Holiday Spirit, directed by Sean Cranston. Words by critic Jason Knight for UK Film Review.

Film review for Christmas in London directed by Asad Panjwani. Words by critic Patrick Foley for UK Film Review

Film Review for The Legend of Santa, directed by Andrew de Burgh. Words by critic Jason Knight for UK Film Review.

Film review for An Unremarkable Christmas, directed by Juan Camilo Pinzon. Words by Alicia Moore for UK Film Review.

A Boy Called Christmas is adapted from the bestselling book by Matt Haig; the first of five books in the acclaimed series

Film review for Christmas Crossfire, directed by Detlev Buck. Words by Alicia Moore for UK Film Review.

Four Star Film Review for The Magical Toy Shop directed by AJ Lamb. Words by UK film critic, Lucy Clarke

Film Review for Cup of Cheer, directed by Jake Horowitz. Words by critic Jason Knight for UK Film Review.

Film review for 'Holidate' directed by John Whitesell. Words by critic Amber Jackson for UK Film Review.

★★★ Directed by: Martin Wood Written by: Gregg Rossen, Brian Sawyer Starring: Kat Graham, Alexander Ludwig, Virginia Madsen Netflix Film...

#PressRelease Blue Finch Film Releasing and Magic Monkey Films are excited to announce that they are bringing Christmas cheer to the UK...

JINGLE JANGLE: A CHRISTMAS JOURNEY comes to Netflix for Christmas 2020 With varying successes when it comes to Christmas films (The...

★★ Directed by #YarrowCheney #ScottMosier Written by #MichaelLaSieur Starring #BenedictCumberbatch #KeenanThompson #PharrellWilliams...

★★★★★ Directed by: Charlotte Wells Written by: Charlotte Wells Starring: Jamie Robson, Michelle Duncan, Lewis McGowan, Thoren Ferguson,...

Directed by George Watkins Starring Ralph Toppin, Malcolm Drizen, Amanda Blockley and Max Fury Christmas Film Review by Annie Vincent...

★★★★ Directed by Peter Ramsey Starring Chris Pine, Hugh Jackman, Paul Bettany, Alec Baldwin, Isla Fisher Christmas Film Review by Chris...