With the holiday season comes a warm sparkle of surprises and excitement, particularly the forthcoming Christmas magic. And Netflix never fails to pull a charming rom-com from its hat to match every occasion. Its newest offering, Jingle Bell Heist, is a playful, festive caper that mixes romance with a teaspoon of troublemaking and a gallon of the festive spirit. Switching its twinkling fairy lights on crime and humor, the film presents viewers with a redemption story, and perhaps a tiny bit of love under the mistletoe.

Big names, theft, tricks, twits, and turns enclosed in one fun ride, Jingle Bell Heist is a holiday season must-watch on Netflix.

Packing in a Bonnie and Clyde-esque team of leads, this rom-com is not just about heart-fluttering romance. The cast includes Olivia Holt in the role of Sophia, a smart retail worker, and Connor Swindells in the role of Nick O'Connor, an ex-convict, as they form the leading thieves on screen. Along with them, Lucy Punch stars as Cynthia, Peter Serafinowicz plays Maxwell Sterling, Poppy Drayton is Brianna, Michael Salami stars as Ralph, Mariah Louca as Lori, and Chyna-Rose Frederick plays Matilda.

Directed by Michael Fimognari, who has made a name for himself in the romance genre, particularly since his To All the Boys franchise, Jingle Bell Heist comes straight from the brain of Bridgerton writer, Abby McDonald, co-written with Amy Reed. The movie is available on Netflix starting from the day after Thanksgiving, November 26, 2025, which is the perfect time for the holidays. The heist's modern-day London setting imbues a unique perspective on the usual Christmas movie formula. 

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Sometimes love does not happen at first sight, but after a collaborative first heist.

Romance blooms between Olivia Holt's Sophia and Connor Swindells' Nick O'Connor as they plan to rob their workplace, a luxurious department store in London. The duo planned the theft motivated by their respective insurmountable family struggles and desperation. The plot offers a refreshing love story by shifting focus to the planning of their imperfect heist as the chemistry between them becomes more intense.

What begins as a crime story might in fact have a much deeper meaning, as the movie encompasses suspense, love, and holiday atmosphere in a cliché-free rom-com. Netflix has once again struck gold with its iconic holiday picks, as Jingle Bell Heist impresses viewers with an unexpected tale of warmth and soul, while also being hilarious. 

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