The Best Christmas Movies to Watch this Festive Season!
A truly great Christmas movie should channel the mood of the holiday season. Since we all have different traditions, that means Christmas films can take many forms: unrelentingly cheery musicals, vaguely religious dramas, defiantly grim horror films, or romantic comedies. We don’t want to make any assumptions about you or your family.
The movies you are about to read about depict Christmas with all its joys, anxieties, and surprises it brings. Like Santa Claus himself, we are making a list.
We are also going to give you information on where to watch them right now, with an emphasis on streaming services that include them with a subscription, though you can usually rent most of these movies from platforms likes of Amazon, iTunes, and YouTube for cheap.
let’s dive into the list:
1- HAPPIEST SEASON (2020)
A film directed by Clea DuVall, tells the story of Abby (Kristen Stewart) and Harper (Mackenzie Davis), who finds herself spending the Christmas holidays with the family of the second, who however, doesn’t know that the two are together…. comedy full of introspective ideas.
Stream it now: Italy, Canada, United State, United Kingdom and France
2- HOLIDATE (2020)
Film directed by John Whitesell
Sloane (Emma Robert) the only one still single in the family, is continually obsessed with relatives to find a boyfriend so she decides to accept the request of a stranger (Luke Bracey) to be the platonic plus-ones at all the parties of the year.
Stream worldwide now on Netflix
3- NOELLE (2020)
a film directed by Marc Lawrence After the sudden death of the current Santa Claus, his son Nick (Bill Hader) is found to inherit his job but is not inclined to stress so he decides under the advice of his sister Noelle (Anna Kendrick) to take a weekend break … will it be enough?
Stream worldwide now on Disney Plus
4- LAST CHRISMAS (2019)
A film by Paul Feig.
Kate (Emilia Clarke) plays a Christmas store shop girl who meets charming Tom (Henry Golding) and his life takes a sudden turn.
Stream it now: Italy, Canada, United State, United Kingdom, Spain, and France
5- LET IS SNOW (2019)
A film by Luke Snellin.
A snowstorm hits a small town on Christmas Eve, and a celebrity will be stranded, but the snow will bring unexpected surprises.
Stream worldwide now on Netflix
6- A BAD MOMS CHRISTMAS (2017)
film written and directed by Jon Lucas and Scott Moore
As if the task of preparing the perfect Christmas for their families weren’t difficult enough, three little-appreciated, busy mothers Amy (Mila Kunis), Kiki (Kristen Bell) and Carla (Kathryn Hahn) find themselves managing the surprise visit of their respective mothers.
Stream it now: Italy, Canada, United State, United Kingdom and France
7- A CHRISTMAS PRINCE (2017)
Film directed by Alex Zamm.
Amber (Rose McIver), a journalist sent to the state of Aldovia for a report on the coronation of Crown Prince Richard (Ben Lamb), becomes, by chance, the new guardian of the disabled princess Emily. During her stay at the palace, Amber will have the opportunity to discover the machinations of the royal family and the true personality of Prince Richard.
Stream worldwide now on Netflix
8- DICKENS — THE MAN WHO INVENTED CHRISTMAS (2017)
Film directed by Bharat Nalluri, It is a biopic on Charles Dickens that tells of the author’s return to London after a triumphal tour of six months in America. Desperate for money and inspiration, Dickens (Dan Stevens) is illuminated by the wonderful tales of a young Irish maid; Thus, begins to come to life A Christmas song, destined to become a classic of literature.
Stream it now: Italy, Canada, United State, United Kingdom and France
9- THE HOLIDAY (2006)
Film directed by Nancy Meyers.
Amanda, an American producer from Los Angeles, and Iris, a British journalist, decide to exchange homes during the holiday season to escape from their sentimental disappointments and from men. Instead, they will find love.
Stream it now: Italy, Canada, United State, United Kingdom, Spain and France
10- SURVIVING CHRISTMAS (2004)
Film directed by Mike Mitchell.
It follows the vicissitudes of Drew Latham, (Ben Affleck) a wealthy businessman who, after being left by his girlfriend, decides to visit his childhood home, ending up spending Christmas with the new tenants. All this in exchange for $ 250,000.
Stream it now: Canada, United State, United Kingdom, Spain, and France
11- LOVE ACTUALLY (2003)
Film directed by Richard Curtis with and with an exceptional cast (Colin Firth, Hugh Grant, Alan Rickman, Emma Thompson, Keira Knightley, and Liam Neeson), the stories of nine characters intertwine to tell the complexity of human relationships and love. A truly must-have film for true lovers of Christmas movies.
Stream it now: Italy, Canada, United State, United Kingdom, Spain, and France
12- ELF (2003)
Film directed by Jon Favreau.
On Christmas Eve, a newborn reaches Santa’s gift sack to get a teddy bear. The boy thus reaches the North Pole, where he is adopted by an elf who calls him Buddy (Will Ferrell). At the age of thirty, dad Elf decides to confess the truth to him, so he goes in search of his family and ends up in New York.
Stream it now: Italy, Canada, United State, United Kingdom and Spain
13- SERENDIPITY (2001)
Film directed by Peter Chelsom.
Sarah (Kate Beckinsale) and Jonathan (John Cusack) fall in love at first sight. The two, however, are already engaged. They then decide to entrust their future to Fate.
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14- THE GRINCH (2000)
Film directed by Ron Howard and masterfully performed by Jim Carrey.
It is a true Christmas classic, an indispensable presence of television programming during the holiday period. The Grinch, a grumpy green being who lives on Mount Briciolaio and hates Christmas, is invited by sweet little Cindy Lou (Taylor Momsen) to take part in the festivities in the country of the Chinonso. Things, however, will not go as hoped.
Stream it now: Italy, Canada, United State, United Kingdom, Spain and France
15- MIRACLE ON THE 34TH STREET (1994)
Remake of the 1947 film, Kriss Kringle is hired by a department store to distribute gifts to children. The success is immediate and unexpected, perhaps due to the authenticity of the character, who claims, with unshakable confidence, to be the real Santa Claus. Will she be able to convince skeptical little Susan of the truthfulness of what she says? A true classic of the Christmas holidays, always capable of warming the heart.
Stream worldwide now on Disney Plus
16- HOME ALONE (1990)
A timeless cult among Christmas films, it is a 1990 film directed by Chris Columbus. Little Kevin McCallister (Macaulay Culkin) is forgotten at home during the Christmas period and it’s up to him to protect the house from attack by two unscrupulous thieves (Joe Pesci and Daniel Stern). A funny comedy suitable for the whole family.
Stream worldwide now on Disney Plus
17- TRADING PLACES (1983)
Directed by John Landis.
Is the story of a bet between two bored billionaires involving the swapping of positions between Louis Winthorpe III (Dan Aykroyd), a wealthy stockbroker, and Billie Ray Valentine (Eddie Murphy), a homeless scammer; the two, once discovered the deception, will try in every way to make the bettors pay.
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18- THE SNOWMAN (1982)
Animated short film directed by Dianne Jackson, Jimmy T. Murakami.
After a night of heavy snow, a boy named James makes a snowman. At the stroke of midnight, the snowman comes to life, thus starting a magical adventure.
Stream it now: Canada, United State and United Kingdom
Thank you for reading.
Let us know what your favorite Christmas movie are!
Happy Holidays and enjoy your movies!!
