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A few hours before Christmas, while it's getting colder and colder, we only want one thing: to wrap ourselves up under a huge blanket in front of the TV and drink a nice hot chocolate. It's the perfect time to (re)watch the great Christmas classics, to immerse ourselves in the magical atmosphere of the holidays. After careful consideration and many debates in the editorial office, discover our selection of must-see Christmas films. And there is something for everyone.
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If I have a favorite during this period, it’s The Polar Express. It's simple: it's the Christmas movie I watch every year without fail. Released In 2004, this animated film by Robert Zemeckis is one of the best Christmas stories. The Polar Express, is the story of a little boy who doubts the existence of Santa Claus. On the night of December 24 to 25, he is invited to board a strange train, heading for the North Pole. A magical adventure awaits him…
The first film shot entirely in motion capture, The Polar Express definitely stands out from the crowd. Magical, enchanting, touching, it is the Christmas animated film par excellence, which will please young and old alike. A few days before Christmas, this film allows us to reconnect with our inner child. And that feels good. The Polar Express is available on MAX.
This is a huge classic. And it's always nice to see Home Alone! when the holidays come around. While the family McCallister decides to spend the holidays in Paris, the parents realize that they have left the youngest at home. If Kevin is at first desperate, he quickly ends up enjoying these moments of freedom. Finally… Until to have two burglars break into his house. But they don't know who they're dealing with! Cult and hilarious, this film released in 1990 has not aged a day since. It is at ( re)watch on Disney+ without moderation from now on.
In view of the success, Home Alone! has had several sequels. And the sixth installment, Home Alone! (Here We Go Again) hit Disney's streaming platform not so long ago. With this, it's safe: you are ready to face Christmas.
Christmas is also the magic of love. What would this selection be without Love Actually ? With its quality cast and many now iconic scenes, Love Actually is THE Christmas romantic comedy that we never tire of watching. Linked destinies, crossed destinies, we follow several characters, a few weeks before Christmas…
Meetings, declarations, disillusionments, deceptions, all this against a backdrop of end-of-year celebrations, we love it. Funny and touching, Love Actually is to be watched without sparing on Prime Video.
In another genre, fans will tell you that Die Hard is indeed a Christmas movie. Music, theme, photography… Everything converges. Die Hard takes place on Christmas Eve when John McClane, a former New York police officer played by Bruce Willis, takes advantage of the end-of-year celebrations to join his estranged wife. But not everything goes as planned. The festive reunion will have to wait.
Cult action film, Die Hardis available on . If you were looking for a Christmas movie far from the usual cheesiness, you're going to be served. Even better ? It's a saga : so there are five films to devour in total if you feel like having a marathon…
A grumpy hermit who hates Christmas, the Grinch is a now legendary character. Starring the majestic Jim Carrey, this film released in 2000 is downright crazy with a wacky green monster determined to steal Christmas. Good news: after disappearing from streaming platforms, this monument is back on Netflix. Bingo.
Between Halloween and Christmas, it's the perfect time to watch The Nightmare Before Christmas. In Halloween-ville, Jack Skeleton is the king (of the pumpkins). But he's starting to get tired of this monstrous holiday… Yes, every year, it's the same thing. So when he discovers Christmas, it's a revelation. He wants to import this tradition into his home and take over this holiday. With a screenplay by Tim Burton, a production by Henry Selick and a top-notch soundtrack, this animated film continues to charm us every year. To see and see again on .
Starring Arnold Schwarzenegger as a slightly off-the-wall dad, Toy Chase is a comedy that we delight in seeing again every year. While New Year's Eve is just a few hours away, a father realizes that he forgot to get the famous Turbo Man so desired by his son. And it is out of stock EVERYWHERE. A race against time begins to find the famous toy before the presents are opened…
Another great Christmas classic: Super Noël. When a father witnesses Santa Claus fall from a roof, he finds himself having to put on the famous red coat. Funny, magical, touching: Super Christmas has it all with Tim Allen as the headliner. Available on . If you want a breath of fresh air while staying in the classics, Disney recently offered us a series Super Christmas. Six episodes are available on the platform.
For Christmas, Billy is given a funny animal: a mogwai. Be careful though, you must not expose it to light, avoid any contact with water and never feed it after midnight. But of course… This fantastic film rocked the childhood of many and continues to punctuate Christmas every year. To (re)see it, it happens on MAX.
Another romantic comedy on this list, this film with Jude Law, Cameron Diaz, Kate Winslet and Jack Black seduces us. Two young women, one American and one English, decide to exchange apartments after romantic disappointments. Determined to isolate themselves, especially from men, encounters will nevertheless change their plans. Enough to put a little balm on our hearts as the end-of-year holidays approach. The Holiday is available on MAX or Netflix!
It's not necessarily a classic, since this movie is relatively recent, but we wanted to put it in anyway. This animated film released in 2019 by Netflix is a wonderful Christmas tale with stunning graphics. One thing is for sure: young and old will be touched by the magic of Klaus.
A really bad postman, Jesper, is sent to a snowy island as a “punishment”. Except that there, people don't get along and therefore don't send each other mail. The mission thus proves to be complicated for Jesper. That was without counting on unexpected encounters that will give him hope and bring the magic of Christmas to the small village of Smeerensburg. An animated film that is absolutely essential to see, especially during this magical time.
Released in 1982, it is the quintessential French Christmas comedy with Josiane Balasko, Marie-Anne Chazel, Gérard Jugnot, Thierry Lhermitte, Anémone, Christian Clavier… The SOS distress-friendship hotline is disrupted on Christmas Eve by the arrival of offbeat characters who cause disaster after disaster. A classic that we happily watch again a few days before Christmas. But since it's not available on any platform, we hope you have the tape lying around somewhere at home…
On Christmas Eve, George loses all hope and is about to commit suicide. But an apprentice angel, Clarence, is tasked with helping him out of this bad situation. Released in 1946, this film by Frank Capra has touched many people, becoming a must-see during the holiday season. But here again, you will have to count on a good old DVD…
For fans of Japanese animation, Tokyo Godfathersis the perfect film. Satoshi Kon, the director of Perfect Blue and Paprika, offers a more mainstream work with Tokyo Godfathers. During the holiday season, Gin, Hana and Miyuki, three homeless people, find an abandoned baby and a mysterious key. Determined to find the child's mother, they embark on a crazy quest together.
Christmas is also about rediscovering your inner child. So of course, a Disney animated film is a must. It's hard to recommend one over another. In the editorial office, we already have a hard time agreeing on the best Disney of all time. However, the majority goes to the unbeatable Lion King. While Mufasa has just been released in theaters, you can take advantage of it to kill two birds with one stone.
But everyone is free to choose their classic. Mulan, Pocahontas, Snow White, Tangled, Aladdin, The 101 Dalmatians… The Disney catalog is full of gems. In short, you will certainly find what you are looking for and will have a good time with your family.
Of course, everyone has their own classics. We hope that this list has made you want to watch or rewatch these Christmas movies. A little hot chocolate, a blanket, a movie and off you go! Enjoy watching and don't hesitate to tell us your Christmas must-have in the comments.
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