Is Love Actually a Christmas movie?

Love Actually is one of the most debated Christmas films — is it a Christmas movie or a romance that happens to be set at Christmas? The Tis the Podcast elves weighed in. Listen to the full episode for the verdict.

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Welcome to Tis the Podcast, the podcast that's determined to keep the spirit of Christmas alive 365 days a year! Join us and our community as we talk all things Christmas! So what can you expect from this group of misfit toys? Every week we're going to look at a different Christmas movie, special, or TV episode. As we talk, we'll share our reviews, insights, and witty banter. As our reviews grow, you can find the canonical ranking of Christmas movies here on our site. Really, what more could you want out of a Christmas podcast?

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Love Actually (2003) Review

2003Dir. Richard Curtis135 minStreaming: Peacock, Tubi

RomanceComedyDebate Film

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Is Love Actually a Christmas movie?: Love Actually is one of the most debated Christmas films — is it a Christmas movie or a romance that happens to be set at Christmas? The Tis the Podcast elves weighed in. Listen to the full episode for the verdict.

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