The time of year that gives us an excuse to kick back and get lost in a Christmas film or two. Here are our top five must-watch Christmas films.
Classics
Part of our Christmas tradition, we couldn't feel festive without them!
Elf (2003)
The film follows Buddy the elf's adventure to New York in the search for his biological father.
Where to watch: NOW TV
Naughty or Nice (2012)
Would you read Santa's naughty or nice list? Krissy Kringle begins exposing the naughter deeds of people around her.
Where to watch: Amazon Prime
Home Alone (1990)
Accidently leaving eight-year-old Kevin at home whilst the family goes abroad for Christmas. What would you do?
Where to watch: Disney +
The Holiday (2006)
A home swap for the holidays for a bit of peace and quiet seems a bit too farfetched...
Where to watch: Amazon Prime
Animated
Not just for the kids but something we can all enjoy!
The Grinch (2018)
The grinch tries to engulf the festive cheer of Whoville, will he succeed?
Where to watch: Nowhere yet :{
The Snowman (1982)
Not just an imaginary friend but a magic snowman on an even more magical journey.
Where to watch: Channel 4
Klaus (2019)
Spreading joy in the dark and dreary town.
Where to watch: Netflix
Arthur Christmas (2011)
Can Santa's clumbsy son ruin Santa's mission to deliever the presents?
Where to watch: Amazon Prime
Modern
A 21st century Christmas
A Bad Moms Christmas (2017)
Stressed-out mums rebel against their family traditions and create their 'perfect' day!
Where to watch: Amazon Prime
Last Christmas (2019)
Kate, a young woman is stuck in her bad decisions until she gets a new perspective when she meets Tom.
Where to watch: BBC iPlayer
Holidate (2020)
Fed up of being single, do the two strangers catch feelings?
Where to watch: Netflix
Office Christmas Party (2016)
The ultimate celebration gets out of control.
Where to watch: Netflix
New Releases
Looking for something fresh, take a look at these latest additions!
Falling for Christmas (2022)
A newly engaged heiress has an accident skiing and diagnosed with amnesia, who will be the one to care for her?
Where to watch: Netflix
Scrooge: A Christmas Carol (2022)
Ebenezer is visited by the ghost in the hope he will learn from his mistakes and change his ways.
Where to watch: Netflix
Spirited (2022)
A musical version of Charles Dickens.
Where to watch: Apple TV
Violent Night (2022)
An attack on a wealthy estate but they weren't aware of a surprise combat.
Where to watch: In Cinema
The Randoms
The not-so-Christmassy films that we can't resist at Christmas!
Shrek the Third & Final Chapter (2007)
Shrek in takes on the next in line to take the thrown!
Where to watch: Netflix
The Snowman (1982)
Where to watch: Channel 4
No Time to Die
Where to watch: Amazon Prime
A Matter of Load & Death
Where to watch: BBC iPlaye