‘Tis the season to be jolly, and what better way to ignite the festive spirit than by indulging in a few Christmas movies?
As the holiday lights twinkle, you can embark on a cinematic journey from the comfort of your own home thanks to the various streaming platforms now available.
But with so much choice at your fingertips, it can be hard to know which Christmas films are actually worth watching.
Never fear, we’ve rounded up the best Christmas movies that Disney Plus has to offer. Let the holiday movie marathon begin!
Home Alone
Director: Chris Columbus
Starring: Macaulay Culkin, Joe Pesci, Daniel Stern, Catherine O’Hara
Genre: Comedy, Family
Release: 1990
It’s an absolute Christmas classic. Young Kevin McCallister is accidentally left home alone during the holidays. While his family rushes back from Paris, Kevin must defend his home from two burglars named The Wet Bandits…
This is slapstick comedy at its finest and it’s a film that the whole family will enjoy.
Stream Home Alone now on Disney+ with a mth-to-mth no lock-in contract. Subscribe here.
Home Alone 2: Lost in New York
Director: Chris Columbus
Starring: Macaulay Culkin, Joe Pesci, Daniel Stern, Catherine O’Hara
Genre: Comedy, Family
Release: 1992
Set a year after the events of the first film, Kevin mistakenly ends up on a different flight to his family and spends Christmas by himself in New York. He also tries to stop The Wet Bandits, who have recently escaped from prison, from robbing a toy store.
This is one of those rare sequels that are just as good as the first; we’d even argue it’s better than the first!
Stream Home Alone 2: Lost in New York now on Disney+ with a mth-to-mth no lock-in contract. Subscribe here.
The Santa Clause
Director: John Pasquin
Starring: Tim Allen, Judge Reinhold, Wendy Crewson
Genre: Comedy, Drama, Family
Release: 1994
Scott Calvin is upset when he learns that his ex-wife has informed their 6-year-old son Charlie that Santa isn’t real. But Scott ends up proving Santa is real by becoming him, all thanks to an unexpected visitor on his roof on Christmas Eve!
If you’re looking for a funny yet heartwarming movie to put you in a festive mood, we highly recommend The Santa Clause.
Stream The Santa Clause now on Disney+ with a mth-to-mth no lock-in contract. Subscribe here.
Miracle on 34th Street
Director: George Seaton
Starring: Edmund Gwenn, Maureen O’Hara, John Payne
Genre: Comedy, Drama, Family
Release: 1947
It’s been over 70 years since its release, and yet, Miracle on 34th Street is still one of the best Christmas movies of all time. It rightfully won three Academy Awards back in 1948, and if you’ve somehow never seen this classic, which follows a man named Kris Kringle who believes he’s the Santa Claus, please do so immediately!
Stream Miracle on 34th Street now on Disney+ with a mth-to-mth no lock-in contract. Subscribe here.
Noelle
Director: Marc Lawrence
Starring: Anna Kendrick, Shirley MacLaine, Bill Hader
Genre: Comedy, Family, Fantasy
Release: 2019
Noelle, the daughter of a now-retired Santa Claus, is forced to step up when her brother Nick — who was supposed to take over their dad’s job — disappears. Anna Kendrick is the real highlight of this movie; her performance as the titular character is top-notch.
Stream Noelle now on Disney+ with a mth-to-mth no lock-in contract. Subscribe here.
Godmothered
Director: Sharon Maguire
Starring: Isla Fisher, Jillian Bell
Genre: Comedy, Drama, Family
Release: 2020
Godmothered follows Eleanor, an unskilled fairy godmother who’s determined to prove her worth. To do so, she decides to find 10-year-old Mackenzie who wrote a letter to the fairy godmothers asking for help.
However, when Eleanor tracks down Mackenzie in the real world, she’s no longer a 10-year-old; she’s a 40-something single mother. Hilarious chaos ensues.
Stream Godmothered now on Disney+ with a mth-to-mth no lock-in contract. Subscribe here.
The Muppet Christmas Carol
Director: Brian Henson
Starring: Michael Caine, Kermit the Frog, Miss Piggy
Genre: Comedy, Drama, Family
Release: 1992
Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol has been adapted numerous times but the Muppet version is honestly one of our favourites. It’s ridiculously funny seeing iconic Muppet characters — like Kermit, Miss Piggy and Gonzo — portray classic Dickensian characters, and Sir Michael Caine’s performance as Ebenezer Scrooge is one of the best performances of his entire career.
Stream The Muppet Christmas Carol now on Disney+ with a mth-to-mth no lock-in contract. Subscribe here.
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