Movies Like Christmas on the Bayou (2013)

Christmas on the Bayou is a 2013 drama, romance, tv movie film from Leslie Hope with a MovieMagicScore of 6.0/10. Here are 20 similar films, ranked by real viewer ratings — starting with Happiest Season and Love the Coopers.

Drama Romance TV Movie

Happiest Season

2020

A young woman's plans to propose to her girlfriend while at her family's annual holiday party are upended when she discovers her partner hasn't yet come out to her conservative parents.

7.1

MagicScore

Love the Coopers

2015

When four generations of the Cooper clan come together for their annual Christmas Eve celebration, a series of unexpected visitors and unlikely events turn the night upside down, leading them all toward a surprising rediscovery of family bonds and the spirit of the holiday.

6.0

MagicScore

The Christmas Setup

2020

Follows the story of New York lawyer Hugo who heads to Milwaukee with his best friend Madelyn to spend the holidays with his brother Aiden and his mom Kate, who is also in charge of the local Christmas celebrations. Ever the matchmaker, Kate arranges for Hugo to run into Patrick, Hugo’s high school friend and secret crush, who has recently returned after a successful stint in Silicon Valley. As they enjoy the local holiday festivities together, Hugo and Patrick’s attraction to each other is undeniable and it looks as though Kate’s Santa-style matchmaking is a success. But as Hugo receives word of a big promotion requiring a move to London, he must decide what is most important to him.

6.2

MagicScore

Memories of Christmas

2018

Noelle was raised by the queen of Christmas. When she inherits her late mother’s house, she finds out that her mother had been hiring someone to decorate it — Dave. The deal is off, but Dave convinces Noelle to let him carry on the tradition. As the display goes up, Noelle’s defenses start to come down. She embraces the town’s Christmas gala that was her mother’s legacy, finds unexpected love, and develops a joy for the holidays that she never thought possible.

5.4

MagicScore

Miracle on 34th Street

1947

Kris Kringle, seemingly the embodiment of Santa Claus, is asked to portray the jolly old fellow at Macy's following his performance in the Thanksgiving Day parade. His portrayal is so complete that many begin to question if he truly is Santa Claus, while others question his sanity.

7.4

MagicScore

Last Christmas

2019

Kate is a young woman who has a habit of making bad decisions, and her last date with disaster occurs after she accepts work as Santa's elf for a department store. However, after she meets Tom there, her life takes a new turn.

7.2

MagicScore

Scrooge

1970

A musical adaptation of Charles Dickens' classic ghost tale starring Albert Finney.

6.8

MagicScore

The Christmas Tree

1991

Heartless Mrs. Mavilda runs an orphanage where kids live in miserable conditions because she keeps all of the donation money for herself. She hires a new assistant who, along with Santa, helps children finally have a merry Christmas.

1.9

MagicScore

Silent Night

2021

Nell, Simon, and their boy Art are ready to welcome friends and family for what promises to be a perfect Christmas gathering. Perfect except for one thing: everyone is going to die.

5.9

MagicScore

#10

Holidays

2016

An anthology feature film that puts a uniquely dark and original spin on some of the most iconic and beloved holidays of all time by challenging our folklore, traditions and assumptions.

4.9

MagicScore

#11

The Shop Around the Corner

1940

Two employees at a gift shop can barely stand one another, without realising that they are falling in love through the post as each other's anonymous pen pal.

8.1

MagicScore

#12

Holiday Affair

1949

Just before Christmas, department store clerk Steve Mason meets big spending customer Connie Ennis, who's actually a comparison shopper sent by another store. Steve lets her go, which gets him fired. They spend the afternoon together, which doesn't sit well with Connie's steady suitor, Carl, when he finds out, but delights her young son Timmy, who quickly takes to Steve.

6.8

MagicScore

#13

A Christmas Wish

2011

MARTHA EVANS has been abandoned by her ne'er-do-well husband, who took all their cash and left her homeless and virtually destitute with her two daughters and stepson. Martha leaves town in hopes of finding a job and a place to stay, she finally finds a job at a sleepy rural diner, formerly famous for its home-made root beer. But with her car broken down and the bills piling up, it looks like it's going to be a bleak Christmas for the Evans family. However, there are warm hearts working behind the scenes that ultimately make this the happiest holiday of Martha's life -- a real answer to her prayers

5.9

MagicScore

#14

The Christmas Secret

2014

While her life is falling apart, single mother Christine finds a magical family heirloom that leads to love and good fortune during Christmas.

6.9

MagicScore

#15

Royal New Year's Eve

2017

An aspiring fashion designer falls in love with her socialite client's prospective fiance, Prince Jeffrey.

6.1

MagicScore

#16

A Snow Globe Christmas

2013

In a temper, Meg, a cynical, overworked TV executive, rants about how the movies she produces lie, making you think dreams can come true, and tries to smash her favorite snow globe. Instead, it hits her on the head and knocks her out. When she comes to, she finds herself magically transported to a perfect snow-covered town like the one in her globe, married to a handsome woodworker and mother to two young children.

5.5

MagicScore

#17

Help for the Holidays

2012

Although she loves Christmas, Santa’s elf Christine (Summer Glau) wonders if there could be more to life than making toys in the North Pole. When Santa receives an emergency wish from a little boy in Los Angeles, he puts Christine on a special assignment, sending her to L.A. to give the VanCamp family—mom Sara (Eva La Rue), dad Scott (Dan Gauthier), and their two kids Ally (Izabela Vidovic) and Will (Mason Cook)—a holiday wake-up call. Will Christine fail her assignment and be sent back to the North Pole for good, or will the VanCamps come to their senses about the meaning of Christmas?

6.1

MagicScore

#18

Little Women

1994

With their father away as a chaplain in the Civil War, Jo, Meg, Beth and Amy grow up with their mother in somewhat reduced circumstances. They are a close family who inevitably have their squabbles and tragedies. But the bond holds even when, later, male friends start to become a part of the household.

7.3

MagicScore

#19

Christmas at the Ranch

2021

When Haley Hollis returns to her family ranch to try and save it from closure, she wasn't banking on spending so much time with ranch hand Kate - or falling for her.

6.3

MagicScore

#20

A Gift Wrapped Christmas

2015

Personal shopper Gwen's newest client, Charlie, is a high-rolling, workaholic, single father. When Gwen meets his 8-year-old son, Owen, during a package drop, she is saddened to see just how little time Charlie spends with him. Determined to get Charlie to appreciate his family, Gwen makes it her Christmas mission to get him into the festive spirit.

6.2

MagicScore

Frequently asked

What are the best movies like Christmas on the Bayou?

The top films similar to Christmas on the Bayou by MovieMagicScore are Happiest Season (7.1), Love the Coopers (6.0), The Christmas Setup (6.2). Each shares drama/romance/tv movie themes and is ranked by real viewer ratings, not critics or studios.

Is Christmas on the Bayou worth watching?

Christmas on the Bayou holds a MovieMagicScore of 6.0/10 from 39 viewer ratings.

What kind of movie is Christmas on the Bayou?

Christmas on the Bayou (2013) is a drama, romance, tv movie film directed by Leslie Hope, starring Hilarie Burton, Tyler Hilton, Randy Travis.

Where can I find more recommendations like Christmas on the Bayou?

Browse the full ranked list above, or explore more drama recommendations on MovieMagicScore, where every list is ordered by genuine viewer ratings.

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About movies like Christmas on the Bayou

This ranked list pairs Christmas on the Bayou (2013), a drama and romance and tv movie film from Leslie Hope, with similar titles by genre, theme and cast overlap (fans of Hilarie Burton take note). Unlike critic-driven sites, every position here is ordered by MovieMagicScore — a rating built only from real viewers, with no studio marketing or paid placement. Scores update as more people rate, so the list stays current.

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