"The first gay-inclusive Christmas movies were admittedly a bit dreary and rarely centered on women. But modern-day filmmakers have created a slew of recent lesbian Christmas movies to reverse that trend - and we've picked 10 of the best to help keep your hearts and holidays warm. Yes, most lesbian Christmas movies tend to be low-budget and predictable, but our picks pack plenty of surprises, including Black-led casts, a disabled lesbian character (played by a deaf actress), and even two musicals and a mystery!"
"Just in time for the holidays, the Lifetime Channel has released this story about Dani Reed, a lesbian firefighter who spearheads a "Holiday Heroes" fundraiser to help her local community during the winter. In the process, she ends up getting closer to her dad and sister as well as a charming photographer named Sasha. Never Miss a Beat Subscribe to our newsletter to stay ahead of the latest LGBTQ+ political news and insights."
"Last Exmas (2024) Rich girl Maggie and her middle-class ex Julianne underwent a bitter breakup when they broke up in high school. But when they cross paths during the holidays in their small hometown, it seems like they might still harbor feelings for one another... but this rom-com gets even more complicated when Maggie's more recent ex, Vi, shows up."
Early gay-inclusive Christmas movies were often dreary and rarely centered on women. Modern filmmakers have produced a surge of lesbian Christmas films that broaden representation across genres and casts. Many of these films are low-budget and predictable, yet include surprises such as Black-led ensembles, a disabled lesbian character portrayed by a deaf actress, two musicals, and a mystery. Recent titles include A Firefighter's Christmas Calendar (2025), following firefighter Dani Reed organizing a "Holiday Heroes" fundraiser and growing closer to family and photographer Sasha; Last Exmas (2024), a small-town rom-com about exes Maggie and Julianne complicated by another ex; and Mixed Christmas (2023), a low-budget Miami getaway comedy with a predominantly Black cast and a twist ending.
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