CHRISTMAS MOVIE LIST

Read on for our favourite selection of films to curl up on the sofa to this Christmas.

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Scrooged is a more adult and modern take on the classic Dickens A Christmas Carol, starring Bill Murray, which makes it one of the greatest adaptations by default. In this 80’s classic, Murray plays Frank Cross, a cynical television executive who is demanding his employees work on Christmas Eve so that the station can put on a live production of A Christmas Carol. After Frank sees the ghost of his old mentor, we are taken through the traditional Christmas Carol storyline, with the ghosts of present, past, and future all making an appearance.

Love Actually is the classic Christmas rom-com that combines the holiday sentiment we all crave at this time of the year with humor and realism. Set during the extended holiday season, it follows eight couples as they navigate what can ultimately be a lonely and depressing time of the year for many people.

If your favorite childhood Christmas movie is Home Alone, than National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation is the perfect, slightly more adult choice. While not totally inappropriate as a family movie, there is enough profanity and adult jokes to earn the film a PG-13 rating. Writer John Hughes returns with laughs and heart as the Griswold clan stays home to celebrate Christmas, with the traditional Griswold disastrous results.

Office Christmas Party An office Christmas celebration gets out of control after Clay, the branch manager, throws a party to impress a client and retain his branch and employees from his sister.

How the Grinch Stole Christmas (2002) Inside a snowflake exists the magical land of Whoville, wherein live the Whos, an almost-mutated sort of Munchkin-like people who all love Christmas. Just outside of their beloved town lives the Grinch (Jim Carrey), a nasty creature that hates Christmas and plans to steal it from the Whos, which he equally abhors. Little Cindy Lou Who (Taylor Momsen) decides to befriend the Grinch.

Four Christmases Vince Vaughn and Reese Witherspoon lead an all star cast in a comedy brimming with good cheer and great laughs: Brad learns how not to install a satellite dish, Kate battles an army of naughty-list kids and the two fill in for no-shows Mary and Joseph in a wacky holiday pageant. Can Brad and Kate´s relationship survive Four Christmases?

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Miracle on 34th Street Both the original and the remake will warm your heart as the real Santa Claus helps a skeptical mother and daughter believe.

Christmas With the Kranks Tim Allen always shines in Christmas movies, and this classic is no exception. See what happens when Luther (Tim Allen) and Nora Krank (Jamie Lee Curtis) decide to toss Christmas traditions aside and take a cruise in the Caribbean instead.

I'll Be Home For Christmas Jonathan Taylor Thomas gets stranded in the desert by rival classmates, and must make it home to his family before the holidays.

The Santa Clause What happens when you accidentally become the man in the red suit? Tim Allen will keep the whole family in stitches as he attempts to avoid his fate as Santa. And in the sequel, he returns in search of his Mrs. Claus.

Muppet Christmas Carol Join Kermit the Frog, Miss Piggy and all the hilarious Muppets in this merry, magical version of Charles Dickens classic tale. 

The Grinch is a surly, antisocial green creature with a heart "two sizes too small" who lives alone in a cave atop Mt. Crumpit, located above the village of Whoville. He especially hates Christmas and has spent the last 53 years annoyed by their Christmas celebrations. On Christmas Eve, he finally has had enough and decides to stop Christmas Day from coming to Whoville at all.

Jingle Jangle Decades after his trusted apprentice betrayed him, a once-joyful toymaker finds new hope when his kind and curious granddaughter comes into his life.

Arthur Christmas At Santa Claus's super-secret toy-making facility, Mr. Claus entrusts his son, Arthur, to carry out an ultra-important Christmas mission.

Frozen This popular winter Disney animated feature is just-right for kids of all ages to enjoy. But be warned—your family may not be able to "Let it go!" We feel a sing-along coming on!

Elf There are many lessons to be learned from Buddy the Elf, played by Will Ferrell. For one, "The best way to spread Christmas cheer is singing for all to hear." Oh, and that maple syrup can go on spaghetti.

The Snowman and the Snowdog Do your kids love The Snowman? Then they'll adore this sequel to the classic, which debuted on the occasion of the original's 20th anniversary.

The Christmas Chronicles 2 In this newer film from Netflix, two siblings join an unorthodox Santa Claus for an unforgettable Christmas Eve adventure.

The Polar Express This holiday film reminds us that seeing isn't always believing. Plus, who wouldn't want a steaming cup of hot chocolate delivered with a little song and dance?

Home Alone When 8-year-old Kevin McAllister is left, well, home alone, he has to fend for himself and protect his family's house from two robbing con men. For a movie marathon, check out the sequel below!

Home Alone 2: Lost In New York Kevin McCallister is back, and this time, he’s taking on the Big Apple. But can he survive another run-in with the Wet Bandits?

Jack Frost Grab the tissues! This heartwarming story about a young boy dealing with the loss of his dad will make you laugh and cry.