Last Christmas (2019)
Kernel Score: 81% · 2,618 ratings · Rated PG-13
Genres: Comedy, Romance
Released: 2019-11-07
Runtime: 103 minutes
Is Last Christmas worth watching?
Depends on your taste. A messy young woman working as a department-store elf in London meets a charming stranger. It's a sweet, cheesy Christmas romance with a likeable cast and a twist, but it's uneven and tone-shifting.
Watch it if you
- like cosy Christmas romances
- enjoy Emilia Clarke and Henry Golding
- are a George Michael fan
Skip it if you
- dislike cheesy, sentimental films
- want a sharp comedy
Best for: Cosy Christmas night
Fresh Kernels verdict, AI-assisted from our scores, audience reviews and the official rating.
Where to watch Last Christmas
- Stream: Hulu
- Rent: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
- Buy: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
Overview
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.
Last Christmas parents' guide: ages 11+
Parents need to know that Last Christmas is a PG-13 holiday romantic comedy about a woman turning her life around after meeting a mysterious man.
- Drinking, drugs & smoking: A little — Some social drinking depicted in London settings.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official PG-13 rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
Movies like Last Christmas
If you liked Last Christmas, these are the movies we'd watch next.
- Love Actually (2003) — 78%: Ensemble Christmas romance in London with lots of heart.
- About Time (2013) — 89%: Warm British romance with a gentle fantasy twist.
- Happiest Season (2020) — 78%: Christmas rom-com with a warm, crowd-pleasing feel.
- Sing Street (2016) — 87%: Feel-good romance driven by great music.
- La La Land (2016) — 90%: Bittersweet musical romance with a lovely feel.
- Love, Simon (2018) — 89%: Warm, funny romance that is easy to love.
Director
Cast
- Emilia Clarke as Kate Andrich
- Henry Golding as Tom Webster
- Michelle Yeoh as Santa
- Emma Thompson as Petra Andrich
- Lydia Leonard as Marta Andrich
- Boris Isaković as Ivan Andrich
- Rebecca Root as Dr. Addis
- Ingrid Oliver as Police Woman Crowley
- Laura Evelyn as Police Woman Churchill
- Patti LuPone as Joyce
Last Christmas FAQ
Is Last Christmas worth watching?
Depends on your taste. A messy young woman working as a department-store elf in London meets a charming stranger. It's a sweet, cheesy Christmas romance with a likeable cast and a twist, but it's uneven and tone-shifting.
Where can I watch Last Christmas?
In the US you can stream Last Christmas on Hulu and rent it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and YouTube.
Is Last Christmas OK for kids?
Last Christmas is rated PG-13. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 11+. Parents need to know that Last Christmas is a PG-13 holiday romantic comedy about a woman turning her life around after meeting a mysterious man.
What movies are like Last Christmas?
If you liked Last Christmas, try Love Actually, About Time, Happiest Season and Sing Street.