My Secret Santa is a Christmas romantic comedy film directed by Michael Rohl from a screenplay co-written by Ron Oliver and Carley Smale. The 2025 film follows Taylor, a desperate single mother who loses her job and decides to disguise herself as an elderly man to get hired as a Santa Claus at a local ski resort, but things take a turn after she begins falling for the owner’s handsome son. My Secret Santa stars Alexandra Breckenridge, Ryan Eggold, Madison MacIsaac, Barry Levy, Diana Maria Riva, and Tia Mowry. So, if you loved the swoon-worthy romance, hilarious antics, and entertaining characters in Netflix’s My Secret Santa, here are some similar movies you should check out next.
Mrs. Doubtfire (Hulu, Tubi, MGM+, Philo, & Rent on Prime Video)
Mrs. Doubtfire is a comedy-drama film directed by Chris Columbus from a screenplay co-written by Randi Mayem Singer and Leslie Dixon. Based on Anne Fine’s 1987 novel Madame Doubtfire, the 1993 film follows Daniel Hillard, a struggling voice actor who loses custody of his children after his divorce. To rectify that, he disguises himself as an elderly woman to stay close to them. Mrs. Doubtfire stars Robin Williams, Sally Field, Pierce Brosnan, Harvey Fierstein, and Robert Prosky.
Tootsie (iQIYI & Rent on Prime Video)
Tootsie is a satirical romantic comedy film directed by Sydney Pollack from a screenplay co-written by Larry Gelbart and Murray Schisgal. The 1982 film follows Michael Dorsey, a talented but arrogant actor whose reputation is ruined, but things take a turn when he disguises himself as a female and ends up falling for a co-star. Tootsie stars Dustin Hoffman, Jessica Lange, Teri Garr, Dabney Coleman, Charles Durning, Bill Murray, and Sydney Pollack.
‎She’s the Man (Paramount+ & Rent on Prime Video)
‎She’s the Man is a teen romantic comedy film directed by Andy Fickman from a screenplay co-written by Ewan Leslie, Karen McCullah Lutz, and Kirsten Smith. Based on William Shakespeare’s play Twelfth Night, the 2006 film follows Viola Hastings, a football fan who decides to disguise herself as a boy to join the boys’ soccer team after her school cuts the girls’ soccer team. She’s the Man stars Amanda Bynes, Channing Tatum, Laura Ramsey, Vinnie Jones, Robert Hoffman, Alex Breckenridge, Julie Hagerty, and David Cross.
‎Christmas With a View (Pluto TV, Philo, The Roku Channel, Plex, & Rent on Prime Video)
‎Christmas With a View is a romantic comedy-drama film directed by Justin G. Dyck from a screenplay co-written by Teresa Southwick, David Finley, and Rebecca Lamarche. The 2018 film is set at a ski resort, and it revolves around a blossoming romantic relationship between a failed restaurateur and a celebrity chef. Christmas With a View stars Kaitlyn Leeb, Scott Anthony Cavalheiro, Mark Ghanime, Kristen Kurnik, Jess Walton, Patrick Duffy, and Vivica A. Fox.
‎Last Christmas (Netflix & Rent on Prime Video)
Last Christmas is a romantic comedy-drama film directed by Paul Feig from a screenplay co-written by George Michael, Emma Thompson, and Greg Wise. The 2019 film follows Kate, a disillusioned Christmas store worker who falls for a handsome, mysterious man, but things change when she learns the truth about him. Last Christmas stars Emilia Clarke, Henry Golding, Michelle Yeoh, and Emma Thompson.
‎A Christmas Masquerade (FRNDLY TV & Philo)
‎A Christmas Masquerade is a romantic comedy film directed by Michelle Ouellet from a screenplay by Julia Cranney. The 2022 film follows a woman who’s mistaken for her boss at a masquerade ball by a handsome businessman. When she discovers what’s happening, she decides to keep up the ruse to secure him as a client, but ends up falling for him. A Christmas Masquerade stars Erin Agostino, David Lafontaine, Maya Misaljevic, Cory Lee, Amy Matysio, and Marcia Bennett.
‎Christmas Inheritance (Netflix)
‎Christmas Inheritance is a Canadian comedy-drama film directed by Ernie Barbarash from a screenplay by Dinah Eng. The 2017 film follows a spoiled New York City heiress who must travel to a small New England town for a test before she can inherit her father’s business. When she gets stranded there because of a snowstorm, she learns the true meaning of Christmas. Christmas Inheritance stars Eliza Taylor, Jake Lacy, Andie MacDowell, Michael Xavier, and Neil Crone.