The 10 most underrated Christmas movies

19 December 2025, 18:36

Christmas is closer than ever this 2025, and what better way to celebrate than watching a movie! This is a curated list of the best and not overwatched Christmas films spotlighting black filmmakers!

By Shanai Dunglinson

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Christmas has come around yet again, and at Capital XTRA, we are tired of watching the same movies on repeat, so we are mixing it up a bit.

There are some iconic festive films to get you in the spirit, but with this list with a twist of celebrating the underappreciated movies in the genre

From the greats of Whitney Houston and Denzel Washington to Little Mix’s own Leigh-Anne Pinnock, we are spoilt for choice.

Here is a well-curated list of the best Christmas movies to watch this December.

The 10 most underrated Christmas movies

1. Boxing Day (2021)– starring Leigh-Anne Pinnock and Melvin Gregg

Boxing Day - Official Trailer - Warner Bros. UK & Ireland
2. Almost Christmas (2016) – with Gabrielle Union and Mo’Nique

Almost Christmas - Official Trailer (HD)
3. Jingle Jangle: A Christmas Journey (2020)

Jingle Jangle: A Christmas Journey | Everything is Possible | Official Trailer | Netflix
4. Last Holiday (2006) – starring Queen Latifah

Last Holiday (2006) Trailer #1 | Movieclips Classic Trailers
5. Holiday Rush (2019)

HOLIDAY RUSH Trailer (2019) Netflix Christmas Rom-Com Movie
6. Meet Me Next Christmas (2024)

Meet Me Next Christmas | Official Trailer | Netflix
7. This Christmas (2007) - Starring Idris Elba & Chris Brown

This Christmas (2007) Trailer #1 | Movieclips Classic Trailers
8. The Best Man Holiday (2013) - Regina Hall and Nia Long

The Best Man Holiday Official Trailer #1 (2013) - Taye Diggs Movie HD
9. Black Nativity (2013) - Starring Jennifer Hudson, Angela Basset & Tyrese Gibson

BLACK NATIVITY Official HD Trailer
10. The Preacher's Christmas (1996) with Whitney Houston & Denzel Washington

The Preacher's Wife (1996) Trailer #1 | Movieclips Classic Trailers