Netflix Heard We Were Good This Year and Gifted Us So Many Sexy Movies For December

Rom-com duo Kate Hudson and Matthew McConaughey star in this sultry comedy about a treasure hunter's compulsive fascination with unearthing the fabled Queen's Dowry. Playing on-screen lovers is nothing new for these two; but this time, their characters are falling back in love after being on the brink of divorce. So, they've got lots of making up to do.

When it's available: Dec. 1

Is it getting hot in here or is that just Amanda Seyfried steaming up our screens? Convinced her husband (Liam Neeson) is having multiple affairs, a timid wife (Julianne Moore) seeks out the counsel of a sex worker named Chloe (Seyfried), whom she hires to tempt her husband. Things get drastically out of hand when a flirty outing turns into the two of them fogging up the windows of a botanical garden, leaving Catherine dazed, confused, and jealous at same time. So, Chloe gives her a sexual awakening of her own.

When it's available: Dec. 1

Temptation takes over a quaint religious town after a vivacious chocolatier named Vianne begins selling magical chocolate candies that are known for their aphrodisiac qualities. Vianne's never had such luck with her own chocolates, but then a sexy townsman named Roux comes into her life, making her feel all sorts of ways.

When it's available: Dec. 1

Closer is a very messy tale about four strangers whose lives are tangled together after one man's boredom leads him to having an affair with Anna, (Julia Roberts) a successful photographer. Still bored and clearly unhappy with his life, Dan begins cat-fishing a dermatologist named Larry as Anna. Unbeknownst to Dan, Larry and the real-life Anna find themselves in the same room one day and things unfold from there. This seducing title features Jude Law so clearly it's oozing with sexiness.

When it's available: Dec. 1

Adapted from the 1954 play titled Sabrina Fair, this late '90s remake follows the very beautiful Sabrina Fairchild, who's now all grown up and ready to claim what's rightfully hers: David Larrabee. However, his older brother, Linus (Harrison Ford), is under the impression that their courtship is bad for their's family reputation so he takes matters into his own hands. But is Linus strong enough to withstand Sabrina's alluring charm and beauty?

When it's available: Dec. 1

In this ultimate battle of the sexes, four women utilise Steve Harvey's self-help book, Act Like a Lady, Think Like a Man, as a playbook for their own relationships, and it works! But all's fair in love and war and when the men catch on to their sneaky plan, they hatch a playbook of their own to get them back. Expect to see several familiar faces in this sexy flick including Gabrielle Union, Regina Hall, Taraji P. Henson, Michael Ealy, and Terrence J.

When it's available: Dec. 1

Desperate to get his mom and entire family off his back, Peter convinces his best friend to be his fake boyfriend for the holidays. Of course, his meddling mom already has a planned blind date for him upon his arrival, which goes swimmingly (wink, wink). But as the Christmas festivities commence, Peter realises that maybe the person who makes him the happiest has been standing next him all along. Jennifer Coolidge also stars in this holiday rom-com so you know the one-liners will be highly hilariously, yet also mildly inappropriate.

When it's available: Dec. 2

What happens when a heartbroken, hopeless romantic wins over the heart of an affluent artist with the chiseled physique of a goddess? An epic and very — like, veryyy — sensual love story. Marta and Arturo's chemistry is unparalleled, but there's a big piece of Marta's life she's not sharing with him. Time isn't on her side and if she waits too long, she may lose him forever.

When it's available: Dec.10

Fans of Netflix's idyllic holiday romance film A California Christmas will be delighted to hear that the cast is back for round two in A California Christmas: City Lights. Lovebirds Joseph and Callie (played by spouses Josh and Lauren Swickard) seem stronger than ever. That is until Joseph gets word that he must return to San Francisco to workout some unfinished family business. You can feel the chemistry and heat between this real-life husband and wife duo through the TV screen.

When it's available: Dec. 16

Forced to pretend like all is right in their "marriage," divorced couple Don (Robert De Niro) and Ellie (Diane Keaton) put on a loved-up show for their son's wedding guests. The only problem is, Don's new leading lady (Susan Sarandon) is lurking right next door and is aching to get her hands on her man.

Watch The Big Wedding on Netflix.

In this 1995 love affair, a striking swordsman named Lancelot must put his burning love for Guinevere, the future queen of Camelot, aside in order to focus on his trade — but Guinevere is having sensual thoughts of Lancelot herself, and it's only a matter of time before their feelings for each other take over.

Watch First Knight on Netflix.

Starring Rachael Leigh Cook and James Van Der Beek, this sultry Western film set in the post-American Civil War revolves around a group of young men who work together to protect the Texan frontier and the women they love.

Watch Texas Rangers on Netflix.

Online dating takes on a whole new meaning in this Nina Dobrev-led holiday romance, which centres on a single woman living in LA who flies to the other side of the country to meet her impeccably sexy dating-app match. Upon arrival, she learns she's been catfished by her match's real-life friend (Jimmy O. Yang), who's on a love quest of his own.

Watch Love Hard on Netflix.

With a life-changing job opportunity on the line, newlyweds Sundar and Meenakshi must put their love to the ultimate test: distance. Determined to keep their fiery romance alive, the couple try to find new ways to spice things up in the bedroom (and dodge as many fights as possible) while living hundreds of miles apart.

Watch Meenakshi Sundareshwar on Netflix.

Set in New York City, this musical drama follows an ambitious theatre composer as he struggles to juggle a passionate love affair while also succumbing to the pressure of producing the next big thing. The film features tons of A-list talent including Andrew Garfield, Vanessa Hudgens, Jordan Fisher, and Alexandra Shipp.

Watch Tick, Tick... Boom! on Netflix.

Inspired by a true story, this steamy period romance tells the story of author Virginia Woolf's illicit love affair with an aristocratic woman named Vita Sackville-West. The two embark on a series of sexy rendezvous (which get highly seductive), regardless of the fact they both have husbands at home. While tumultuous at times, their lust-filled relationship goes on to inspire one of Woolf's most talked-about novels in the literary world, Orlando.

Watch Vita & Virginia on Netflix.

Things get spicy in this new Netflix original comedy, which centres on a group of individuals who embark on a journey toward sexual self-discovery.

Watch More the Merrier on Netflix.

Just when Elizabeth (Cameron Diaz), a recently single teacher with an attitude and a foul mouth, thinks she's lost her chance at a luxurious lifestyle, Scott (Justin Timberlake) waltzes onto campus as the new substitute teacher. From her flirty advances to a provocative car-wash dance, Elizabeth is determined to win over Scott's heart — and his bank account.

Watch Bad Teacher on Netflix.

This forbidden love story follows star-crossed lovers Jade and David. Jade is on track to intern at one of the most prestigious medical schools in the country, and David is a working-class teen with a rocky history. Despite their different upbringings and Jade's father's public distaste toward David, the two can't keep their hands (or lips) off each other. Take our word for it, you're going to want to keep a tall drink of water nearby for this one. Wowza.

Watch Endless Love on Netflix.

Two single women from opposite ends of the world swap homes for the holidays in an attempt to escape reality. It's a shot in the dark, but it just might work. While this Christmastime classic may lean more to the rom-com side, it stars Jude Law, so it's pretty clear why it falls into the sexy-movie category.

Watch The Holiday on Netflix.

Things take a very steamy turn in this office romance that features Katherine Heigl as a hopeless romantic and Gerard Butler as a cynical, crude TV personality. Their hostility toward one another unexpectedly leads to late nights outside of the TV studio and a fiery-hot connection neither one of them saw coming.

Watch The Ugly Truth on Netflix.

When the parents are away, the kids will play. With graduation around the corner, three high school seniors set out to throw the school's biggest, craziest, wildest party. Alcohol is mandatory, but clothing and good decisions are definitely optional.

Watch Project X on Netflix.

Looking to spice things up at home, two couples agree to temporarily swap partners. However, things go awry (and get very hot) when it's revealed on their joint getaway that one of the swapped couples broke the only rule: no sex.

Watch The Four of Us on Netflix.

In this Hindi-language psychological thriller, a woman suspected of murdering her husband recounts how a dangerous love triangle between her and two men eventually led to a murder.

Watch Haseen Dillruba on Netflix.

Starring Nicole Kidman, Kirsten Dunst, Elle Fanning, and Colin Farrell, this sexy Southern Gothic flick tells the story of an injured Union soldier who seeks refuge at an all-female Southern boarding school, where both the students and the teachers are more than eager to help him out.

Watch The Beguiled on Netflix.

Based on the novel of the same name by JoJo Moyes, this romance revolves around a journalist living in present-day London who discovers a series of letters exchanged between ill-fated lovers (played by Shailene Woodley and Callum Turner) living in the French Riviera back in the 1960s. Spoiler alert: the letters get pretty steamy.

Watch The Last Letter From Your Lover on Netflix.

Based on a true story, this sexy Mexican romance tells the story of an affair between a congressman and the Mexican president — which is made illicit by the fact that the congressman is married to the president's daughter.

Watch Dance of the Forty One on Netflix.

This erotic thriller — which tells the story of an awkward 16-year-old, her dysfunctional single mom, and her mom's mysterious new aquatic geneticist fiancé — isn't exactly a cinematic masterpiece, but it will get you hot and bothered regardless. (Spoiler alert: the fiancé has a penchant for walking around the house naked.)

Watch What Lies Below on Netflix.

This sultry Japanese psychological thriller tells the story of a woman who learns her former crush is stuck in an abusive relationship and decides to help save her . . . through pretty extreme measures. The two are then forced to go on the run, where their feelings for each other intensify and eventually turn sexual.

Watch Ride or Die on Netflix.

Starring the sexy trio of Mia Wasikowska, Tom Hiddleston, and Jessica Chastain, this gothic romance is set in Victorian-era England, following the strangely intimate love triangle between a young woman, her new husband, and her husband's sister.

Watch Crimson Peak on Netflix.

Based on the Nicholas Sparks novel of the same name, this steamy romantic fantasy follows a love affair between a small-town waitress with a dark past and the kind-hearted widower who teaches her how to trust again.

Watch Safe Haven on Netflix.

Henry Golding stars in this romance as Kit, a British Vietnamese man who returns to his birth country for the first time in over 30 years and finds himself falling for Lewis, an American man in Saigon whose father fought in the Vietnam War.

Watch Monsoon on Netflix.

Based on the novel of the same name by Ryu Murakami, this red-hot thriller stars Mia Wasikowska as a sadistic sex worker who's hired by a married man (played by Christopher Abbott) who hopes to take out his murderous impulses on her.

Watch Piercing on Netflix.

Starring Jane the Virgin's Gina Rodriguez, Pitch Perfect's Brittany Snow, and She's Gotta Have It's DeWanda Wise, this comedy tells the story of aspiring music journalist Jenny (Rodriguez), whose boyfriend of nine years unceremoniously dumps her as soon as she lands her dream job in San Francisco because he's not willing to make long distance work. However, her two BFFs, Blair and Erin (Snow and Wise, respectively), are there to help her get over her ex and give her one last crazy (and sexy) weekend in New York City before she moves across the country.

Watch Someone Great on Netflix.

Based on Anna Todd's bestselling novel of the same name, After is basically Fifty Shades of Grey set at a college, telling the story of bad boy Hardin Scott, who pursues — and eventually falls in love with — innocent college student Tessa Young. Just make sure to watch this one before its sequel After We Collided.

Watch After on Netflix.

In this sequel to After, based on Anna Todd's novel of the same name, Tessa and Hardin's relationship is tested by Hardin's past and by Tessa's handsome new coworker, Trevor, who eagerly pursues her and serves as a welcome distraction. Unlike the first movie in the series, this one is strictly rated R.

Watch After We Collided on Netflix.

Set in 1987 Taiwan, where martial law just ended, this romance tells the story of two students at an all-male boarding school who begin to explore their intense bond in the bedroom.

Watch Your Name Engraved Herein on Netflix.

If you can't get enough of Step Up and Save the Last Dance, you'll love this movie about an affluent dancer whose father's bankruptcy means the end of her formal dance training — and her introduction to a hip-hop dancer who wants to teach her new moves.

Watch Battle on Netflix.

Nicholas Hoult stars in this romantic drama as a Los Angeles-based pharmacist who starts up a relationship with a physical-therapy assistant he met on a dating app, never expecting real intimacy will develop between them after they have sex.

Watch Newness on Netflix.

In Fatal Affair, Nia Long is swept off her feet for a few hours by an old college friend (Omar Epps) — and he can't seem to forget her.

Watch Fatal Affair on Netflix.

If you think you can tell the plot of Gerald's Game by this picture, you can't. Adapted from a Stephen King novel, this movie starts sexy, then turns . . . not sexy.

Watch Gerald's Game on Netflix.

This Netflix movie tells the story of Spain's first modern same-sex marriage, between Marcela Gracia Ibeas and Elisa Sánchez. Just as educational as it is sensual, it's a revealing look at a chapter in Spain's history.

Watch Elisa & Marcela on Netflix.

In this steamy Spanish romance, a young couple visit an old farmhouse that belongs to the woman's family, and it's there that they discover their shared genealogical roots and family histories, as well as a terrible secret that could threaten the future of their relationship.

Watch The Tree of Blood on Netflix.

Love, lust, sex, and modern relationships are all explored in this film from the viewpoint of four Indian women.

Watch Lust Stories on Netflix.

This film follows a pair of strangers who meet on a train in China and form a bond that evolves over several years.

Watch Us and Them on Netflix.

About Time will make you cry, but it will also make you yearn for a connection like the one shared by Rachel McAdams and Domhnall Gleeson's characters.

Watch About Time on Netflix.

Follow two young women through their summer as they take very different paths in this French film.

Watch An Easy Girl on Netflix.

If you count Swimfan among your favourite movies, give You Get Me a shot. Bella Thorne stars in this romance turned thriller as a woman who can't get over her fling. When she moves to be closer to him and discovers he's back with his ex, things turn deadly.

Watch You Get Me on Netflix.