Netflix fans are 'tearing up' over new 'Christmas classic'

Netflix released a new Christmas film this week which already has fans calling it a "classic".

The streaming giant has been pushing out a lot of Christmas content since December has begun, including 'Our Little Secret' starring Lindsay Lohan which was released to Netflix at the end of November.

And now Netflix has released an animated film called 'That Christmas', with a star-studded cast, which fans have dubbed a "true Christmas classic" since its launch on Wednesday 4 December,

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The film, starring Brian Cox as Santa Claus, Bill Nighy as Lighthouse Bob plus Fiona Shaw, Rhys Darby and Guz Khan, was directed by Simon Otto and is based on the book 'That Christmas and Other Stories' by Richard Curtis.

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And now Netflix fans have flocked to social media to share their love for the new film.

@cozyY29 wrote on X, formerly Twitter: "Got to watch #ThatChristmas on @NetflixUK Here are my thoughts. It's funny and cute. And the animation style I just amazing the way we was able to see into the house was just perfect. The voice actors were just great. the voice actor for dasher was perfect A great family film".

@Vee_Co_Fandom said: "Just watched #ThatChristmas on @NetflixUK! It was fantastic, it’s going to be a true Christmas classic for years to come. Left me feeling so thankful and Christmassy! I think I’ll watch again on Christmas Eve".

@penprah wrote on X: "Just finished watching the movie That Christmas on Netflix, super cute. Highly recommended giving it a watch", and @VD2013 added: "Do me a favor & go watch “That Christmas” On @netflix You might find a new treasure for the holidays & a reminder of what’s truly important in the world".

@MoviesRegular said: "“That Christmas” on @Netflix is a very cute Christmas film that you should include in your rotation this holiday season.", and @Charlie__Lottie agreed: "Just watched That Christmas on Netflix. It's brilliant. So many twists & turns & funny jokes".

Netflix fans took to X to say how emotional they found the film. @thugkilam said: "That Christmas on Netflix is so good. Have me tearing up", and @laurans_life added: "not me, a nearly 24 year old, tearing up over that Christmas on Netflix".