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Netflix's Jingle Bell Heist: A Twist on Christmas Crime

11/26/2025

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Netflix film Jingle Bell Heist is set in London at Christmas 2023.
Sophie cares for her sick mother as Nick, an ex-convict, plans to rob a wealthy department store owner on Christmas Eve.
The story explores class struggle but lacks sharp dialogue and humor.
Despite these issues, it stands out among holiday offerings and is a modest improvement over the usual Netflix Christmas fare thanks to characters and surprising twists.

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Story summary

Netflix film Jingle Bell Heist is set in London at Christmas 2023.
Sophie cares for her sick mother as Nick, an ex-convict, plans to rob a wealthy department store owner on Christmas Eve.
The story explores class struggle but lacks sharp dialogue and humor.
Despite these issues, it stands out among holiday offerings and is a modest improvement over the usual Netflix Christmas fare thanks to characters and surprising twists.