10 Best Christmas Movies Like The Merry Gentlemen

Netflix’s Christmas romance film, The merry gentlemenis already attracting attention with its Magic Mike-men’s magazine inspired by Christmas. The film combines romance and dance with more emotional scenes of characters spending holidays with their families. Until The merry gentlemenThe cast itself features several recognizable faces that will appeal to fans, including former teen star Chad Michael Murray as the reluctant dancer turned love interest.

Although the film’s reviews are weak, audiences are enjoying the dance sequences and romance between main characters Ashley and Luke. The merry gentlemen It perfectly combines more adult scenes and themes with the heartfelt Christmas spirit that appears in many Christmas romantic comedies, creating something unique. The merry gentlemen is the latest addition to Netflix’s Christmas movie lineup, an impressively large catalog of holiday films that seem to reference each other. This means audiences can always find a perfect follow-up film.

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A Bad Moms Christmas (2017)

Funny, but with a bit of boldness

A bad mother’s Christmas is a sequel to 2016 bad mothers which combines the irreverent humor of the first film with a Christmas setting and more family problems. In terms of plot, A bad mother’s Christmas is very different from The merry gentlemenbut its more adult tone makes the two blend perfectly. The former packs a lot of fun, but also still leaves room for the titular Bad Moms and their own mothers to reconcile for Christmas.

Despite A bad mother’s Christmas Receiving negative reviews, it was quite successful at the box office. The film’s humor is never subtle but entertaining nonetheless, and the addition of their mothers brought another layer to the friendship dynamic in the first film. Although the characters inside A bad mother’s Christmas are not much like Ashley and her family in The merry gentlemenIt’s not even a romance, the two pair well together for a perfect girls’ night out duo.

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Bad Santa (2003)

A cheeky Christmas comedy with heart

Bad SantaThe 78% Rotten Tomatoes score and positive audience response prove that adult Christmas movies, when done right, can be the perfect holiday treat. Billy Bob Thornton stars as Willie Soke, a mall Santa and thief. Willie is untrustworthy throughout the film, but has a good heart, befriending a boy named Thurman and trying to get him the Christmas present he wants. Bad Santa is a fun and interesting dark comedy that will shake up audiences’ favorite Christmas movies.

In the same way that a Christmas-themed male dance show might seem like an unusual part of a Christmas movie at first glance, rooting for Willie’s version of Santa seems strange. But both The merry gentlemen and Bad Santa to work. Bad Santa less similarities with The merry gentlemen than others, but its mature tones blend well and, like most Christmas films, the main characters are kind-hearted, even if they have strange ideas to solve their Christmas problems.

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In love with Christmas (2022)

For viewers looking for sweeter holiday romance

Falling for Christmas It’s a match made in heaven for The merry gentlemen fans who like holiday romantic comedies that are a little lighter and cheesier. Where The merry gentlemen has the added touch of his semi-scandalous performances, Falling for Christmas is pure sweetness and something that fans of Hallmark Christmas movies will certainly enjoy. Falling for Christmas is the ideal dose of romantic fun that finds Sierra, with her memory erased of Lohan, meeting the inn owner, Jake, while on vacation.

Although the film received only average reviews Falling for Christmas It’s among the best performances of Lindsay Lohan’s career, and revitalizing. The film takes the best parts of Ashley and Luke’s dynamic into The merry gentlemen and expands them, creating something magical.

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Tough Love (2021)

A quirky, modern holiday love story

Like Ashley in Merry gentlemen, love muchNatalie is eternally single. However, unlike Ashley, Natalie is looking for love on a dating app where she meets the perfect man for her: Josh. Strong love turns the classic romantic comedy on its head when Natalie flies to meet Josh only to realize she’s been catfished by a man who looks nothing like the photos she saw online. Funny and charming chaos ensues.

However Strong love still relies on many of the classic tropes of holiday-themed romantic comedies, it is infused with a modern approach to dating and love, as well as The merry gentlemen. Fans of The merry gentlemen Those who like Ashley’s personality and goals will appreciate Nina Dobrev’s Natalie because they are both very independent, career-oriented women who ultimately take the time to find love.

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Holiday (2020)

For a similar dynamic between romantic leads

The merry gentlemenAshley and Luke are initially skeptical of each other, but grow closer as the film progresses. Holidaystarring Emma Roberts as Sloane and Luke Bracey as Jackson presents a similar dynamic. During a family Christmas party, Sloane is scolded by her family for never bringing a plus one home, leading her aunt to suggest a holiday date: someone who can be a fake plus one for holiday events. When Sloane meets Jackson by chance, the two become year-long sweethearts, generating laughter and, later, romantic tension.

However Holiday received mixed reviews from critics due to its inclusion of more adult content than many holiday romantic comedies, it’s an undeniably fun watch. The characters Sloane and Jackson are funny and have believable chemistry as they get into various troubles throughout the year. As The merry gentlemen, Holiday also takes a more adult approach to the genre, So while this might not be the right movie for younger audiences, it’s perfect for adults who want a little more edge in their holiday movies.

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Single until the end (2021)

Slow burn from friends to lovers

Netflix’s 2021 Christmas Rom-Com Single until the end is a new take on the well-known and beloved fake dating trope. Single until the end follows Peter as he travels to his family’s home for Christmas, accompanied by his best friend Nick. Fearing judgment from his family, Peter convinces Nick to pretend to be dating, but Peter’s mother still insists on setting him up on a blind date. However, similar to the slow realization of his feelings for Ashley and Luke in The merry gentlemen, Peter and Nick gradually begin to see what was in front of them all along.

Single until the end received critical praise for its portrayal of a gay couple in a romantic comedy setting normally reserved for heterosexual characters and for the cast’s performances. It was also one of the most popular films shown on Netflix and entered the top 10 of the charts in 42 countries. (through Netflix). Single until the end has a comforting tone similar to The merry gentlemen and creates a relationship that viewers can’t help but root for. Single until the end it also features performances by Kathy Najimy and Jennifer Coolidge, who we can always count on for a good laugh.

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Meet Me Next Christmas (2024)

Romance and Christmas music

For the public who loved music and dance The merry gentlemen, Meet me next Christmas It’s a great musical accompaniment. Meet me next Christmas centers on Layla as she tries to find a ticket to a Pentatonix concert on Christmas Eve with the help of a concierge named Teddy. The two scour New York City, causing trouble and having fun along the way, and Pentatonix himself appears throughout the film. The cheerful tone and casual humor of Meet me next Christmas are similar to those of The merry gentlemenand the musical performance adds something special.

Meet me next Christmas is one of Netflix’s latest Christmas additions, and it’s already made an impact. The film currently has a 69% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes, with audiences appreciating the chemistry between the leads and the cameo from Pentatonix. As The merry gentlemen, Meet me next Christmas It’s a fun watch that will leave audiences waiting for the next dance or musical scene.

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National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation (1989)

A slightly more adult Christmas classic

National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation is a Christmas comedy classic that goes well on any list, but when combined with The merry gentlemen, the two are the perfect double feature for the comedy fan who wants something family-centric but not strictly family friendly. The merry gentlemenAshley is trying to help her family when money gets tight, and in her own way, so does Christmas VacationIt’s Clark Griswold. Both films are silly and fun, and the family dynamics are reminiscent of things that could happen in anyone’s home, albeit very dramatized.

Over the years since its launch in 1989 National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation became a classic Christmas comedy, but it was even financially successful and popular right away. The film holds a solid 70% on Rotten Tomatoes and continues to be one of the most-watched holiday films each season. Overall, Christmas Vacation is a must-see for any fan of The merry gentlemen.

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Happiest Season (2020)

Happiest Season Deals With Themes of Identity and Family

Hulu Christmas Movie Happiest Season explores themes of family relationships and discovering one’s own identity. Happiest Season centers on Abby and Harper, who plan to move back to Harper’s parents’ house for Christmas, even though she has not come out as a lesbian to her family. Throughout the film, Harper struggles to be open with her family about her relationship, which led to her nearly losing Abby during the film’s climax. The main cast members give great performances throughout the film and the characters are very realistic, giving the film a family-friendly quality.

Happiest Season was a critical success upon its release and currently holds a Rotten Tomatoes score of 82%. The film also received a GLAAD Media Award for Best Film for its depiction of realistic LGBTQ+ characters in 2021. Although Happiest Season It’s a little more serious than The merry gentlemenIt’s truly a moving film that’s worth watching. Both films celebrate the value of families and communities coming together and finding happiness during the holidays.

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Cold Hot (2024)

Netflix’s recent film is a perfect watch after The Merry Gentlemen

While all of the films on this list have certain similarities to The Merry Gentlemen, Hot and Cold is, overall, the most similar in tone and themes. These two Netflix movies were released just a week apart and both combine holiday cheer with some unique sensuality. Hot cold stars Lacey Chabert as Kathy, a grieving widow who accidentally brings a muscular snowman to life with a magical scarf. Although Jack immediately begins to attract attention for his attractiveness, the townspeople also fall in love with him because of his selflessness and kindness during the Christmas season.

Very similar The merry gentlemenThe slightly unusual choice of making hot men the focus of a Christmas movie, Hot cold similarly, it focuses as much attention on Jack’s muscular appearance as it does on his good heart. The two resulting films strike a balance between heartfelt Christmas spirit and shirtless-men entertainment. If that’s not enough, Hot cold is also the highest-rated film on this list, currently sitting at 86% on Rotten Tomatoes, making it the perfect film to watch later The merry gentlemen.

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