Top 10 Must-See Christmas Movies This Festive Season 2022
Spirited
Spirited
Where to watch: Apple TV
Type: Movie
Age: 12A
You have Will Ferrell and Ryan Reynolds together… need i say more? A classic typical redemption story. the film is a modern retelling of Charles Dickens’s 1843 novella A Christmas Carol and its various adaptations since. One for all the family.
Falling for Christmas
Falling for Christmas
Where to watch: Netflix
Type: Movie
Age: PG
The return of Lindsay Lohan! A young, newly engaged heiress has a skiing accident in the days before Christmas. After she is diagnosed with amnesia, she finds herself in the care of the handsome cabin owner and his daughter. Cuddle up on the sofa with bae kind of material.
Fatman
Fatman
Where to watch: Sky
Type: Movie
Age: 15
A rowdy, unorthodox Santa Claus is fighting to save his declining business. Meanwhile, Billy, a neglected and precocious 12 year old, hires a hit man to kill Santa after receiving a lump of coal in his stocking. Action heavy. Mel doing what Mel does.
Last Christmas
Fatman
Where to watch: BBC iPlayer
Type: Movie
Age: PG-13
Influenced by ambivalence, Katarina, an aspiring singer, works as an elf in Central London. However, she gains a new perspective on life when she meets Tom. Very cute rom com with a heavy twist.
The Guardians of the Galaxy Holiday Special
The Guardians of the Galaxy Holiday Special
Where to watch: Disney+ –
Type: Movie
Age: PG-13
The gang gather together for the closing of phase 4 with a light hearted short story. It follows the travels of Mantis and Drax trying to locate a Christmas present for Star Lord. A fun but short movie.
The Best Man: The Final Chapters
The Best Man: The Final Chapters
Where to watch: Peacock
Type: Series
Age: TBC
As relationships evolve and past grievances resurface in the unpredictable stages of midlife crisis meets midlife renaissance. An absolute classic brought back to life with all our favourite returning characters. 8 episodes which is definitely due to be binged all day Xmas day.
Home Alone 2: Lost in New York
Home Alone 2: Lost in New York
Where to watch: Disney + –
Type: Movie
Age: 15
A timeless classic in which you can put any and every generation on. Kevin accidentally boards a flight to New York City and gets separated from his family who are on their way to Miami. He then bumps into two of his old enemies, who plan to rob a toy store.
Violent Night
Violent Night
Where to watch: Cinema
Type: Movie
Age: 15
A team of elite mercenaries breaks into a wealthy family compound on Christmas Eve, taking everyone inside hostage. But the team isn’t prepared for a surprise combatant: Santa Claus is on the grounds, and he’s about to show why this Nick is no saint.
Elf
Elf
Where to watch: Cinema/Sky
Type: Move
Age: PG
Its a must watch every year without fail. One of my favourites. Buddy, a human, is raised amongst elves at the North Pole. When he discovers that he is not an elf, he travels to New York to search for his biological father. Will Ferrell at his best.
Klaus
Klaus
Where to watch: Netflix
Type: Movie
Age: PG
Jesper, a selfish postman, is forced to relocate to Smeerensburg by his father. However, he joins hands with a reclusive toymaker, Klaus, to spread joy in the dark and dreary town.