Top-ten Netflix lists show an astounding Christmas movies contrast

We’re definitely in the run-up to Christmas now. The festive season is being cranked up to almost maximum as the countdown to the big day is well underway. With all the extra tasks and stress that can bring everyone needs a chance to relax and unwind.

What better way to do so than curled up at home watching a movie? Seasonal snacks and refreshments are, of course, optional. But do you head straight for a Christmas movie to keep the mood going? Or are you searching out anything other than a film with Santa, elves, and sugary sweet themes? 

Of course, there are halfway houses like the classic Die Hard and the much more recent homage to the Bruce Willis movie, Carry-On. Are they Christmas films or not? The debate will rumble on each year for sure. But this type of film's tension and thriller element, with its occasional festive sprinkling within, might just be enough to divert your mind from the lengthy and probably still growing seasonal to-do list. 

Checkout the difference in these Netflix top ten movie lists from the US and the UK

The current top ten list of Netflix movies is quite revealing. It shows a stunning difference between the US and the UK in the choices everyone is making for their movie wind down. The main difference is that in the US, people are perhaps not ready for Christmas viewing yet, or are choosing to avoid it. 

There are just three Christmas movies in the US top ten right now, but that might change over the coming days as we get even closer. Over in the UK, the choices are clear, Christmas films dominate the top ten. There are seven on the list, and no dubious is it/isn't it a Christmas film is included. Here are the two top ten lists for the US and then the UK, it’s quite a contrast. 

US top ten Netflix movies

1. Our Little Secret 🎄
2. Subservience
3. That Christmas 🎄 
4. Faster
5. Run All Night
6. Little
7. Mary🎄
8. Transformers
9. Midway
10. We're the Millers

UK top ten Netflix movies

1. Dr Seuss’ The Grinch 🎄
2. That Christmas 🎄 
3. Our Little Secret 🎄
4. Nativity 🎄
5. How The Grinch Stole Christmas 🎄
6. Dangerous
7. Twas The Text Before Christmas 🎄 
8. Subservience
9. The Holiday 🎄 
10. Something In The Water

Some of the difference may come from the timing of releases in the two nations. Although the Christmas movies tend to be blasts from the past rather than brand new releases, so maybe that's not the reason. Perhaps it’s too soon after Thanksgiving Day for US viewers. The UK doesn't have that family get-together and is probably keen to get the festivities and celebrations underway. Whatever the reason and preferences, there’s nearly always time for a fun, festive film; choose yours well and enjoy!

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