Jingle Bell Heist is a 2025 Netflix original Christmas romantic comedy directed by Michael Fimognari. The film blends crime caper thrills with holiday charm, delivering wit, warmth, and a surprising spark between unlikely partners. It’s a seasonal movie that’s as much about sneaky payback as it is about love.
Plot Overview
Sophia (played by Olivia Holt) is a sharp-witted retail worker at a posh London department store. Nick (played by Connor Swindells) is a down-on-his-luck repairman. As Christmas Eve approaches, both set their sights on the same big score: robbing their Scrooge-like boss’s lavish store.
They reluctantly team up, forming an uneasy alliance. But as they continue to plot and scheme, unexpected secrets slowly begin to surface, and new feelings emerge just as quickly. Consequently, their growing connection threatens both the heist and the emotional walls they’ve built around themselves. Meanwhile, Sophia and Nick must navigate love, deception, and a high-stakes crime under twinkling holiday lights.
Cast
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Olivia Holt as Sophia Martin
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Connor Swindells as Nick O’Connor
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Lucy Punch as Cynthia
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Peter Serafinowicz as Maxwell Sterling
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Poppy Drayton as Brianna
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Natasha Joseph as Rita Martin
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Michael Salami as Ralph
Why It’s Worth Watching
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Fresh Christmas Twist: Not your typical cookie-cutter rom-com it’s a crime caper with holiday magic.
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Charismatic Leads: Olivia Holt and Connor Swindells bring charm, chemistry, and comedic timing.
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Stakes and Emotion: Beyond the heist, the movie explores personal struggles, trust, and redemption.
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Stylish Setting: Filmed in London, the movie uses iconic city locations and holiday visuals for that cozy-but-daring vibe.
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Fun & Heart: It balances witty banter, sneaky action, and heartwarming romance.
Final Thoughts
Jingle Bell Heist takes the festive rom-com formula and gives it a clever twist, two underdogs plotting a Christmas Eve robbery, only to discover that the biggest payout might be love. With its mix of crime, comedy, and Christmas sparkle, it’s poised to be one of Netflix’s most fun holiday originals of 2025.
