So you’ve had a look across the pages of the Radio Times or flicked through the Electronic Programme Guide on your TV only to discover that there isn’t much taking your fancy.
Well thankfully, given the huge advances in modern technology, you won’t have to make do with what broadcasters want you to watch; instead, we’ve been “blessed” with streaming platforms such as Netflix, Prime Video, Apple TV+ and Disney+...
… all of which just so happen to have some of the festive season’s most quintessential films, all ready for you to pick up the remote, demand to the household you’re watching ‘Die Hard’ and then start streaming away.
Or something wholly different in your household - I only speak from experience.
From the standards such as ‘White Christmas’ and ‘How The Grinch Stole Christmas’ to newer entries in the Christmas pantheon such as ‘The Muppet Christmas Carol’ or ‘Scrooged,’ we’ve compiled not only a list of 19 films to stream this season but where they can be streamed to.
So in the (eventual) event you get bored over that sleepy time period between Christmas and New Year, why not revisit one of the classics - or soon to be modern classics?
13. Spirited (Apple TV+)
This musical comedy reimagines the classic tale of "A Christmas Carol" through the eyes of a modern-day Scrooge (Ryan Reynolds), who is visited by a ghostly trio led by Will Ferrell. With musical numbers and plenty of humour, it's a fresh take on the beloved story. | Apple TV
14. White Christmas (Prime Video)
Set during World War II, this classic musical film follows two soldiers who team up with a singing and dancing duo to put on a holiday show and help their former general. With iconic songs like “White Christmas,” it’s a timeless celebration of the season. | Paramount
15. That Christmas (Netflix)
This 2024 animated holiday film from Netflix follows a series of interwoven stories about love, loneliness, family, and, of course, a very large number of turkeys! Directed by Simon Otto in his feature debut and based on Richard Curtis’s children’s book trilogy That Christmas and Other Stories, the film features an all-star voice cast including Brian Cox, Fiona Shaw, Jodie Whittaker, and Bill Nighy. | Netflix
16. Frozen II (Disney+)
The sequel to the iconic Frozen, this film follows Elsa, Anna, Kristoff, and Olaf as they embark on a journey to uncover the truth about Elsa’s powers. It’s a stunning visual adventure with a deeper exploration of family and self-discovery. | Disney