Christmas Movies
Are There Any Good Christmas Movies on Netflix?
Netflix has several good Christmas movies to choose from such as "Klaus," "Dash & Lily," and "Jingle Jangle." While movies like "A Christmas Prince" and "The Princess Switch" are not critically acclaimed, they have spawned popular franchises on the platform. Overall Netflix has a solid lineup of Christmas films from family-friendly animated movies to romantic comedies and more.
What Films Are on TV This Christmas 2023?
Many great kids' Christmas films will be airing on TV this holiday season including classics like "How The Grinch Stole Christmas," "Home Alone 2: Lost in New York," "Miracle on 34th Street," "Toy Story 4," "Chitty Chitty Bang Bang," "The Lion King," "Inside Out," and "Paddington 2." These free showings give families the chance to enjoy holiday favorites together.
Where Can I Watch Christmas Movies in 2023?
There are many places to stream and watch Christmas movies this year. Netflix has Oscar contenders like "Carol" alongside original holiday films like “Klaus” and “Jingle Jangle." Hulu and Disney+ also have family-friendly animated classics and adult comedies perfect for getting in the Christmas spirit. Channels like Hallmark, Lifetime, TNT and TBS will be airing Christmas movies around the clock as well in the lead up to the holiday.
What is the Best Christmas Movie Ranked?
Some of the highest critically ranked Christmas movies include classics like Frank Capra's "It's A Wonderful Life" (1946) starring James Stewart as well as more recent films like the black comedy "The Long Kiss Goodnight" (1996) and the romantic drama "Carol" (2015) directed by Todd Haynes and starring Cate Blanchett.
Other top-ranked holiday films are classics like "Meet Me In St. Louis" (1944), "Gremlins" (1984), Billy Wilder's "The Apartment" (1960), Sean Baker’s "Tangerine" (2015) and "The Muppet Christmas Carol" (1992) along with many more.
What Are the 2 Most Popular Christmas Movies?
According to surveys and polls, the two most popular and watched Christmas movies in America are Frank Capra’s 1946 classic “It’s a Wonderful Life” starring James Stewart as well as Rankin/Bass Productions' 1970 animated musical TV special "Scrooge” based on Charles Dickens' “A Christmas Carol.” These are followed closely by 1947's "Miracle on 34th Street" and Disney's 1994 hit "The Santa Clause" starring Tim Allen.
Are There Actually Any Good Christmas Movies?
There are many excellent and highly entertaining Christmas movies for both children and adults. Families can enjoy animated classics like “A Charlie Brown Christmas,” “How the Grinch Stole Christmas,” and Will Ferrell’s popular comedy “Elf.” Those looking for more adult fare can indulge in dark comedies like “Bad Santa,” the1974 proto-slasher “Black Christmas,” or the Finnish fantasy-horror “Rare Exports.”
What Movie Comes Out December 2023?
Some major theatrical releases coming to theaters in December 2023 include the action film "Salaar: Part 1 - Ceasefire" (Dec 21), Indian comedy “Dunki” (Dec 21), Zac Efron’s wrestling drama “The Iron Claw” (Dec 22), the indie movie “Anyone But You” (Dec 22), the documentary “Migration” (Dec 22), the superhero sequel “Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom” (Dec 22), and more.
What TV Channels Have Christmas Movies?
Many television channels air Christmas movies and special programming during the holiday season. The Hallmark Channel features its “Countdown to Christmas” lineup while Lifetime airs its “It’s A Wonderful Lifetime” slate. TNT and TBS also have holiday lineups branded as “Winter Break.” Meanwhile networks like Great American Family, UPtv, and TCM broadcast Christmas classics through December.
Is Elf on TV This Christmas 2023?
The 2003 Will Ferrell comedy “Elf” is indeed scheduled to air many times in December 2023 across various Sky Cinema channels. It can also be streamed online by those with a NOW Sky Cinema pass. As one of the most popular Christmas movies in recent decades, it is sure to be on TV a lot over the holidays.
Is There a Christmas Chronicles 3 on Netflix?
Netflix has not yet confirmed a third installment in “The Christmas Chronicles” franchise starring Kurt Russell and Goldie Hawn as Mr. and Mrs. Claus. However, given the success of the first two Christmas Chronicles movies, it is highly likely there will be a new sequel at some point centered around another Christmas adventure.
Does Peacock Have Christmas Movies?
The Peacock streaming service includes many Christmas movies thanks to its partnership with Hallmark as well as a catalog of films from Universal Pictures. Subscribers can find Hallmark Channel original holiday rom-coms alongside classics like “E.T.,” “The Preacher’s Wife,” “How the Grinch Stole Christmas” and other seasonal family favorites.
Are There Any Christmas Movies on Hulu?
In addition to hosting TV holiday episodes and specials, Hulu and sister streaming platform Disney+ have a variety of Christmas films like “The Polar Express,” adult cartoon “The Simpsons Meet the Bocellis in Feliz Navidad,” “A Christmas Carol,” Tim Allen’s “The Santa Clause,” “The Night Before,” “Mickey’s Once Upon a Christmas," "Mickey's Twice Upon a Christmas" and many more.
Does Paramount Plus Have Christmas Movies?
Paramount+ has a solid lineup of Christmas movies including “A Loud House Christmas,” the family film “Tiny Christmas,” vintage comedies like “Scrooged” and “Mixed Nuts,” Will Ferrell’s beloved “Elf” and others. The service also includes the popular Nickelodeon film “A Fairly Odd Christmas” and various holiday episodes from Nick Jr. shows.
Does Prime Have Christmas Movies?
Amazon Prime Video hosts a vast library of quality Christmas films like “It’s A Wonderful Life,” “Holiday Inn,” “White Christmas,” A Christmas Story,” “Bad Santa,” “The Night Before,” “Mickey's Once Upon a Christmas," "Four Christmases," "Arthur Christmas," along with Amazon Studios originals and lesser-known indie movies perfect for getting in the holiday spirit.
Where Can I Watch Classic Christmas Movies?
Many streaming services feature libraries of older Christmas movie classics. Disney+ hosts all-time favorites like “Miracle on 34th Street” (1947) as does Apple TV+ which has an extensive collection. HBO Max features Christmas classics like “It’s a Wonderful Life,” “Meet Me in St. Louis” (1944), and “Little Women” (1949). Services like Netflix allow you to stream yuletide favorites like “White Christmas” (1954) and “The Apartment” (1960) as well.
Where Can I Watch Disney Christmas Movies?
The Disney+ streaming service includes pretty much every Disney Christmas movie ever made from animated films like Mickey’s “Once Upon a Christmas" (1999) and the Toy Story short “Toy Story That Time Forgot” (2014) to live-action comedies like “The Santa Clause” trilogy (1994-2006), “Home Alone” 1 & 2 (1990-1992), “The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe” (2005) and many more.
What is the Number 1 Most Watched Christmas Movie?
According to worldwide box office data, 1990’s “Home Alone” starring Macaulay Culkin is the most commercially successful Christmas film in history having grossed over $914 million total. “How The Grinch Stole Christmas” (2000), “Elf” (2003), and “Home Alone 2: Lost In New York” (1992) round out the top five top-grossing Christmas movies.
What is the #1 Christmas Movie of All Time?
Frank Capra’s 1946 holiday drama “It’s A Wonderful Life” starring James Stewart is almost universally regarded as the greatest Christmas movie ever made. The timeless classic about a man named George Bailey who gets a chance to see how much he matters to his family and community continues to resonate with audiences young and old.
What Makes a ‘Great Film’ ?
There are several elements that make a truly great film including an original, compelling story and multi-dimensional characters brought to life by talented actors and directors. Great films also often feature gorgeous cinematography, emotive musical scores, superb editing and production design, and the ability to remain impactful across generations. However above all, an enduringly great movie tells a story that profoundly moves and resonates with audiences.
How Have CGI and 3D Affected Filmmaking?
Advances in computer-generated imagery (CGI) and 3D technologies have fundamentally altered modern filmmaking by vastly expanding what is possible visually. CGI allows for the seamless integration of imaginary environments, settings, and characters alongside live-action footage.
Filmmakers like James Cameron and major studios such as DreamWorks have shown that if applied effectively, 3D can further immerse viewers into movie stories and worlds. And animation has been revolutionized enabling studios like Pixar to create beloved stories, characters and unprecedented visuals.
What Impact Has the Internet Had on Movies?
The rise of the internet has been highly disruptive to the film industry but has also opened up new opportunities. Studios can no longer control content distribution which has fueled massive piracy. However social media now plays a make-or-break role in marketing while sites like YouTube have democratized access for upstart filmmakers.
On-demand streaming has vastly increased films' availability but shattered DVD sales. While challenging, these digital innovations have allowed visionary directors and studios to connect with wider audiences worldwide.
How Can Movies Influence Society and People’s Behavior?
Because films can strongly influence emotions and ideas, they wield immense influence over society and human behavior. Movies shape pop culture trends and icons. They can perpetuate stereotypes and toxic tropes or promote empathy. Storytelling gives audiences new perspectives on people and cultures.
Films inspire fashion, music, activism, politics and more. This is why representation and ethical storytelling matter deeply. Overall movies mirror, comment on and change the societies they engage with in a profoundly symbiotic relationship.
Why Are Movies Important?
Movies represent one of civilization’s most influential mediums of storytelling, documentation and mass communication. Cinema is a profoundly popular art form and source of escapism and inspiration spanning billions worldwide. Films economically and culturally link societies globally.
They influence culture, politics, innovation and human progress itself. Movies resonate uniquely through the alchemy between visuals, music, narrative and ideas that reflect humanity’s imagination and condition. That is why cherished films feel eternally vital as both artifact and living art.
Final Thoughts
Society would be incredibly dim without the light of movies to tell stories, spark ideas, inspire emotions, capture beauty and transport us- if briefly - to the most wondrous places.
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Happy Holidays!
TheRachele
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Christmas wouldn't be the same without a few of those special movies, Rachele! It's all part of the festive magic.
Susan :-))
Hi there, Suzie.
You are so right, dear.
Some of these movies takes us back to memory lane. As the Christmas Holiday draws near, there is no better way to celebrate than settling around a nice warm, bowl of Orville's air-popped popcorn on a comfortable reclining couch as you tune into a good Christmas movie. And maybe a few hits of Ghirardelli's sea salt caramel squares.
However, life, in and of itself, is a gift that we all can be thankful for during the holiday season. Movies, chocolate, and popcorn are just an extra bonus, right?.
Happy Holidays!🔔
Rachele 🎁
I couldn't agree more, Rachele! Now you're talking my language lol!
Happy Holidays and Merry Christmas,
Susan 🎄🎁
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Thanks,
There are a couple in here I have not seen yet.
Alex
Hi there, Alex.
The Christmas season puts us in the mood for a good, substantive movie, right?
There's quite a full selection. I tend to love the original, classics. They do it for me.
Happy Holidays!
Rachele🎀