December is the perfect month to watch Christmas movies. With the festive atmosphere, the decoration, the lights and the closeness of the celebrations, the christmas movies They help you get even more into the spirit of the season.
In fact, for several years now, different platforms began to offer films made especially for December with Christmas themes. And, in addition to the premieres, they are also back in the options menu the classics of all time.
From the must-haves, like Home Alone or The Grinch, to recently released movies. December is full of options for all tastes. That's why in this note, we compile the best 15 Christmas movies to watch with the children and have a nice time with the family.
Comedies or romantic comedies that culminate with some emotional demonstration linked to the values that Christmas promotes. And it never gets boring to see or see again.
The best Christmas movies for kids
Children's Christmas movies are usually primarily comedies, although they sometimes also include elements of adventure or fantasy. Its focus is on humorthe magic of Christmas and values like amistadthe generosity and the importance of family.
And, of course, they cannot lack positive messages about love, neighbors and hope. Ideal to close the year with good feelings.
Therefore, if the goal is to soak the children in the Christmas spirit between now and the end of the year, these are the 15 Christmas titles to watch as a family and share a nice moment with everyone. All are options available on different platforms such as Disney+, Netflix, Prime Video, Apple TV y HBO Max.
1. My poor little angel. 1990. On Disney Plus.
Macaulay Culkin immortalized Kevin McAllister, a boy who is literally forgotten by his family when he goes on vacation and in the middle of Christmas he has to face Harry and Marv, two thieves (Joe Pesci and Daniel Stern) who find out that he is alone and They decide to raid his house.
Unforgettable film with very good performances also by Kieran Culkin, Catherine O'Hara and John Heard.
2. The Strange World of Jack. 1993. On Disney Plus.
A classic story by Tim Burton (he devised the story and produced the film), but directed by Henry Selick. A musical animation film, with romance, fantasy and horror.
The protagonist, Jack Skellington, tries to mix Halloween and Christmas, with unexpected results. And their ideas are quite far from the Christmas ideology.
3. Santa Clause. 1994. On Disney Plus.
Christmas movie starring Tim Allen. The plot follows Scott Calvin, an ordinary man who accidentally causes Santa Claus to fall from the roof of his house on Christmas Eve.
Unknowingly, by putting on the Santa suit, he activates a “magic clause” that turns him into the new Santa Claus.
4. The Promised Gift. 1996. On Disney Plus.
A Christmas comedy starring Arnold Schwarzenegger. The film follows Howard Langston, a family man who promises his son, Jamie, the most desired Christmas gift: a Turbo Man action figure, which is sold out in all stores.
The film is a mix of physical comedy and themes about family love and the importance of spending time together instead of focusing solely on material gifts.
5. El Grinch. 2000. And Netflix.
It is difficult to forget the gestures of Jim Carrey behind The Grinch, the unfriendly green monster from the fictional city of Who Villa who hates Christmas.
The green grouch tries to steal Christmas, but learns about love and generosity, in a film directed by Ron Howardalso maker of A Beautiful Mind and The Da Vinci Code, among others.
6. The polar express 2004. On Apple TV.
This Christmas classic to watch with the family is an animated film directed by Robert Zemeckis, based on the children's book by Chris Van Allsburg and starring Tom Hanks, who plays several characters.
The story follows a boy who, on Christmas night, travels on a magical train called “The Polar Express” to the North Pole, where he will meet Santa Claus. Along the journey, along with other children, they face various adventures and challenges as they discover the true spirit of Christmas. The film uses a motion capture technique to create realistic and unique animation.
7. A crazy Christmas. 2004. On HBO Max.
The comedy tells the story of Luther (Tim Allen) and Nora Krank (Jamie Lee Curtis), a couple who decide to skip the Christmas festivities and take a break from the traditional celebration, because their daughter is going to spend the holidays with her boyfriend abroad.
Instead of decorating the house and making big preparations, the Kranks plan a tropical vacation. However, the idea of not celebrating Christmas causes a series of problems with his neighbors.
8. Scrooge's Ghosts. 2009. On Disney Plus.
It is an adaptation of the classic story by Charles Dickens. It was directed by Robert Zemeckis and stars Jim Carrey and Gary Oldman.
The film uses motion capture technology to create realistic animation and tells the well-known story of Scrooge, a greedy and bitter man who is visited in Christmas Eve by the ghosts of the past, present and future. These spirits lead him to reflect on his mistakes and give him a chance to redeem himself.
9. Operation Gift. 2011. On Prime Video.
A charming animated film that offers a modern and humorous perspective on the legacy of Santa Claus. The story centers on Arthur, Santa's youngest son, who is clumsy but has a big heart.
When he discovers that a gift was not delivered due to an error in the sophisticated Christmas logistics system, Arthur embarks on an exciting and chaotic mission to ensure that no child is left without a gift on Christmas.
10. Christmas Chronicles. 2018. On Netflix.
The story follows two siblings, Kate and Teddy, who, while trying to film Santa Claus on Christmas Eve, end up destroying his sleigh.
As a result, they must help Santa repair it and save Christmas before dawn comes. The film is full of action, humor and magic, with Kurt Russell as a charismatic and slightly rebellious Santa Claus.
11. Klaus. 2019. A Netflix.
An acclaimed animated film directed by Madrid-born Sergio Pablos, which reinvents the origin of Santa Claus with a fresh and moving narrative.
The story follows Jesper, a selfish and lazy postman who is sent to the remote and gloomy island of Smeerensburg as punishment. There, he discovers Klaus, a mysterious carpenter who lives in the forest and makes toys.
12. The boy who saved Christmas. 2021. On Netflix.
It revolves around Nikolas, an 11-year-old boy who lives in a small town in the north, at a time when Christmas did not yet exist.
In the company of a reindeer and a dog, he must find his father, who was entrusted with the mission of finding a magical town. A Christmas fantasy adventure film based on the book by Matt Haig, which talks about the importance of believing and never giving up. Starring Henry Lawfull as Nikolas.
13. Olaf: another frozen adventure. 2017. On Disney Plus.
This proposal is a 21-minute animated short, which mixes comedy with music. The film focuses on Olaf, the charming snowman created by Elsa and Anna in Frozen (2013).
The story takes place during Christmas, when Elsa and Anna decide to create new family traditions to celebrate the holiday. Olaf, wanting to be a part of these new customs, sets out on a mission to find the best Christmas traditions.
14. The spirit of Christmas. 2022. On Apple TV.
It is a modern and musical version of the classic Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens 'A Christmas Carol', starring Ryan Reynolds, Will Ferrell and Octavia Spencer.
The film puts a fresh spin on the traditional tale, focusing on a modern and comedic Christmas spirit. For the first time, the classic “A Christmas Carol” is told from the perspective of ghosts.
15. That Christmas. 2024. On Netflix.
This is an animated Christmas fantasy comedy film released on Netflix on December 4, 2024. It is based on the children's book trilogy “That Christmas and Other Stories” by Curtis. In a small Suffolk seaside town, Christmas is approaching, but not everyone is enjoying the festive spirit.
Danny, a young man still trying to adjust to his new home and school, and whose mother works long hours at the local hospital, confronts the strict Miss Trapper. When a series of events upsets the townspeople's Christmas plans, it seems only a miracle can fix everything in time.