That Christmas

That Christmas is currently streaming in Australia on Netflix, and in the US on Netflix, and it delivers exactly the kind of comedy that earns a loyal following. The runtime earns every minute, with nothing here that feels like padding. 439 viewers have already rated it on TMDB — the kind of consensus that does not happen by accident. Brian Cox is the obvious draw, but the whole ensemble earns its laughs. There is no real reason to keep putting it off — it is right there on Netflix.

That Christmas arrived without much fanfare and built its audience the hard way — through word of mouth. That Christmas does what great comedies rarely manage — it is actually funny, consistently, across the whole run. It's an unforgettable Christmas for the townsfolk of Wellington-on-Sea when the worst snowstorm in history alters everyone's plans — including Santa's. Brian Cox and Bill Nighy lead a cast that brings real weight to the material. It was released in 2024. That Christmas earns its laughs from character rather than situation, which is why it does not wear thin the way pure farce tends to. It knows exactly what it is, and does not try to be anything else.

For viewers who want something light without wanting something stupid, That Christmas respects your intelligence. It does not lean on comparisons to make its case. A contained runtime means every scene is doing real work. Brian Cox's comic timing carries it through its weaker moments. The kind of comedy you recommend to someone who claims they do not watch much.