Holiday family movies
It's the most wonderful time of the year - full of snowy adventures, cups of hot chocolate and time spent with the kids. What better time to curl up with a Christmas movie? With so many available options we decided to make it a little bit easier for you! Here are our Top 10 family holiday movies!
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A Charlie Brown Christmas (1965)
The quintessential holiday classic, this animated short from Peanuts creator Charles M. Schulz reflects on the true meaning of Christmas. A jaded Charlie Brown - turned off by all the commercialism of the season - takes it upon himself to direct his school's Christmas pageant and, in the process, rediscovers his holiday spirit.
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A Christmas Story (1983)
You'll shoot your eye out - or crack up laughing - with this Christmas comedy. Set in the 1940s, young Ralphie attempts to charm his way into getting a Red Ryder BB Gun by reassuring his parents, teacher and Santa himself that it's the ideal gift for a young boy.
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Elf (2004)
A man raised as an elf at the North Pole embarks on a journey to the U.S. to discover his birth parents and learn more about the world he left behind as a baby. Since Will Farrell is the star, expect both wacky antics and overly enthusiastic holiday cheer.
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Frosty the Snowman (1969)
This animated television classic has been a Christmas staple for decades. When a mysterious magician attempts to steal the magic hat that allows Frosty to walk among people, Frosty enlists the help of his young friend, Karen.
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Home Alone (1990) and Home Alone 2: Lost in New York (1992)
Probably at the top of most kids' Christmas viewing, Home Alone (and its sequel) is centred on the holiday misadventures of Kevin McCallister. Whether he's fighting with his older siblings or laying booby traps around his house, Macaulay Culkin continues to charm audiences in his breakout role.
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>Dr. Suess' How The Grinch Stole Christmas (1966 and 2000)
Whether you prefer the original animated classic or the 2000 live-action remake starring Jim Carrey - or both! - this timeless tale of a cranky green hermit who plans to steal Christmas from Whoville but winds up with a “heart that grew three sizes!” is perfect for your family holiday tradition.
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The Muppet Christmas Carol (1992)
With the Muppets' recent reemergence in pop culture, now would be the perfect time to (re)introduce your kids to this holiday hit! This funny and charming take on the iconic Charles Dickens tale features Michael Caine as the miserly Scrooge and a band of merry Muppets who help him rediscover his Christmas cheer!
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The Polar Express (2004)
Based on the classic Chris Van Allsburg book, this Christmas classic infuses holiday cheer and childlike wonder with groundbreaking motion capture technology. Tom Hanks plays six (!!) characters, including the Conductor, who takes a skeptical young boy aboard his magical train to visit Santa at his home in the North Pole.
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Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer (1964)
One of the most recognized and beloved holiday features, this timeless animated television tale of the adventures of Rudolph and his glowing red nose is best enjoyed wrapped in a blanket with your kids and cups of hot chocolate.
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The Santa Clause (1994)
An instant holiday classic when it hit theatres 18 years ago, this first film in the Santa Clause trilogy is the best of them all. When Scott Calvin (Tim Allen) accidentally kills Santa Claus on Christmas Eve, he is thrust into the spotlight as the new Santa when he puts on the magical red suit.
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May we also suggest...
Here are some other holiday titles you can enjoy with the whole family!
A Child's Christmas in Wales (1987)
A Christmas Carol (2009, Jim Carrey)
All I Want for Christmas (1991)
Ernest Saves Christmas (1988)
Father Christmas (1991)
Jingle All the Way (1996)
The Little Drummer Boy (1968)
Merry Christmas, Mr. Bean! (1992)
Mickey's Christmas Carol (1983)
The Nightmare Before Christmas (1993)
Santa Claus is Comin' to Town (1970)
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