Movies Like Making Christmas Bright

If you liked Making Christmas Bright (2026), a tv movie and comedy movie directed by Samuel Louis, here are 20 movies with a similar feel, based on TMDB's recommendations. Each one links to its cast, trailer and where it's streaming.

1
Catering Christmas (2022)
★ 6.3/10Also tv movie and comedy
A fledgling caterer, Molly Frost, is hired by Jean Harrison, the perfectionistic director of the renowned Harrison Foundation, to cater this year’s annual Christmas Gala dinner. Things get complicated when Molly falls…
2
A Merry Christmas Wish (2022)
★ 5.9/10Also tv movie and comedy
Janie, a rising marketing executive living in The Big Apple, returns to her hometown of Woodland Falls when her Great-Uncle Randall passes away. Randall has even arranged for his farmhand, Dylan to help at the event…
3
As Luck Would Have It (2021)
★ 6.5/10Also tv movie and comedy
When Lindsey travels to Ireland to acquire land that is perfect for a resort, she decides to enter the town's matchmaking festival to prove her investment—and win over a handsome local.
4
The Enchanted Christmas Cake (2021)
★ 5.8/10Also tv movie and comedy
Gwen recently lose her grandmother and she is struggling to run their bakery and regain the Christmas spirit, and figure out her grandmother's magical recipe for the town's legendary Enchanted Christmas Cake.
5
The Mistle-Tones (2012)
★ 6.1/10Also tv movie and comedy
Holly, blessed with an amazing singing voice, is all set to audition for the newly vacated spot in a legendary local Christmas group which was founded by her late mother years ago. Shocked and upset when the slot goes…
6
A Christmas Miracle for Daisy (2021)
★ 5.9/10Also romance and comedy
Whitney Alder owns interior design firm Marietta Designs, which she runs with her friend Andi in the small town of Marietta, Montana. Whitney is designing Santa’s float for the annual Marietta Christmas Parade when a…
7
Christmas at the Drive-In (2022)
★ 5.8/10Also tv movie and comedy
Sadie Walker is starting over in her hometown of Chesterfield, New York, following a series of major life disruptions that include leaving her law practice after losing her biggest case and no longer being engaged.
8
'Twas the Text Before Christmas (2023)
★ 6.5/10Also romance and comedy
Addie is a New York City chiropractor mistakenly receives a text from “Nana.” The accidental text turns into a loving friendship between the matronly Nana and Addie who now communicate regularly. Nana invites Addie to…
9
Prom Pact (2023)
★ 7.2/10Also comedy and romance
It's prom season, and high school senior Mandy and her best friend and fellow outsider Ben are surrounded by over-the-top "promposals." Mandy is only focused on getting into her dream school Harvard, but as she starts…
10
A Kindhearted Christmas (2021)
★ 6.1/10Also tv movie and comedy
Jamie owns a sightseeing and tour company in the small town of Cooperville, New York. Navigating the holidays with enthusiasm is trickier for Jamie since her husband Matt passed. Matt loved Christmas and found…
11
Nostalgic Christmas (2019)
★ 7/10Also romance and tv movie
When Anne helps her father close the family's toy store, what she finds will help inspire an entire town that is need of some Christmas cheer.
12
Winter Castle (2019)
★ 6.8/10Also tv movie and romance
When Jenny attends her sister’s winter wedding at an ice hotel, her heart melts over the best man, the problem is he unexpectedly brings a “plus one,” seemingly dashing her hopes for a wintery romance.
13
12 Gifts of Christmas (2015)
★ 6.1/10Also tv movie and comedy
When Anna Parisi, an unemployed fine arts painter, is unable to make ends meet, she is hired to become a personal Christmas shopper for Marc, an uptight corporate exec. As they begin working together, Marc learns that…
14
Merry Christmas, Drake & Josh (2008)
★ 7.3/10Also comedy and tv movie
Step brothers Drake and Josh must give a foster family the best Christmas ever or face years in jail for a Christmas party gone wrong.
15
One Starry Christmas (2014)
★ 6.5/10Also tv movie and romance
An aspiring astronomy professor finds unexpected Christmas romance when she meets a charming cowboy during her holiday travel. As she decides between this new cowboy and her practical boyfriend, she must decide whether…
16
Beauty and the Billionaire (2022)
★ 7/10Also tv movie and romance
Addison travels with a picky billionaire as an assistant in her brother's place so he doesn't lose his job. She clashes with the billionaire until both start to see more in each other than they thought.
17
Holiday Harmony (2022)
★ 6.7/10Also romance and comedy
A likeable and talented underdog gets momentarily sidelined from chasing her musical dreams when her van breaks down in a welcoming small town just before Christmas.
18
Love on Harbor Island (2020)
★ 6.2/10Also romance and tv movie
Interior designer Lily returns home to help her Aunt Maggie run her marina-side bed and breakfast when she meets Marcus, a handsome seaplane pilot whose work delivering rescue dogs helps Lily discover that home really…
19
Christmas on Windmill Way (2023)
★ 5.9/10Also romance and comedy
Mia Meijer gets ready for the Christmas Market Dutch Bake-Off and suspects that her grandmother, Ann, will walk away with the cherished Golden Rolling Pin thanks to her Kerststol, a traditional Dutch fruited Christmas…
20
Never Kiss a Man in a Christmas Sweater (2020)
★ 6.5/10Also romance and comedy
Single mom Maggie is facing Christmas alone until Lucas crashes into her life and becomes an unexpected house guest. Together they overcome Christmas while finding comfort in their growing bond.