9 Christmas Movies that the Kids and Grown-ups Will Love

Snuggle with the kids this holiday and put on a Christmas flick that the whole family will enjoy

Amidst the holiday craze, choose to stay home with your little ones and set up a fun movie marathon perfect for the happy season. While there are various movies to choose from, both classics and new releases, Tatler lists down a few movies that will never lose their spark and is worth your time.

1. The Polar Express

The Polar Express, adapted from the eponymous children’s book, is an animated movie that inspires all to keep their faith in Christmas. Released in 2004, the movie will transport the whole family from the couch to a train bound for the North Pole. Don’t forget the tickets!

2. Home Sweet Home Alone

Home Sweet Home Alone is the retelling of the iconic 1990 holiday blockbuster, Home Alone. This time, we see a fresh, new approach to the original movie’s premise and even reimagines how a child today can handle burglars while alone on Christmas. Trust that the kids will be wiser and cautious after watching this film!

3. A Boy Called Christmas

The holidays wouldn’t be complete without a bit of magic and adventure. Watch A Boy Called Christmas, a new fantasy movie, and discover the village of Elfhelm with the lead character and meet various unforgettable characters.

4. Klaus

Klaus, an animated movie about Santa's origin, explores Father Christmas's origin story. The movie begins with two unlikely characters forming a friendship like no other. Discover how Klaus became Santa, the gift-giving man in red.

5. Elf

The comic Will Ferrel stars as Buddy in Elf, a comedy with a hilarious plot that will make the adults of the family snicker and chuckle with the young ones. Although first debuted in 2003, some might agree that it’s a Christmas flick that just has to be played every year.

6. The Santa Clause

The Santa Clause is an old but gold holiday movie that’s fun for all ages. The story is inventive and features the charming Tim Allen as the new Santa. While there are various origin stories of St Nick, it’s great to show this tale to the kids. It seems jolly, old Nick might be like one of us.

7. Jingle All the Way

A father’s love is strong enough to brave through all sorts of challenges just to provide for their children. We see this in Arnold Schwarzenegger’s character in Jingle All the Way, a family movie that shows the Christmas chaos that we have endured at some point in our lives.

8. The Grinch

The Grinch, another star of the Christmas season (despite being a grump), has had various movie adaptations over the years. But Jim Carey's performance in Dr. Seuss' How The Grinch Stole Christmas is top tier. This classic live-action film will definitely win both the kids and grown-ups' hearts.

9. Nightmare Before Christmas

Enter a new world by watching The Nightmare Before Christmas with the kids. This classic stop-motion musical is one of Tim Burton's best creations, making every kid's childhood experience memorable. Make your little ones' even better by putting this on this holiday!

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9 Family-friendly Christmas Movies to Watch: The Polar Express, Elf, and more