As the end of 2024 approaches, how about taking advantage of the festive atmosphere to dive into films that celebrate Christmas? Disney+ offers a wide variety of titles perfect for those who want to enjoy the month of December with the magic of Christmas.
With this in mind, we’ve put together a selection of 10 Christmas films available on the platform, ideal for watching this end of the year.
10 best Christmas movies on Disney+ in 2024
The Nutcracker (2024)
With Ben Stiller, is a Christmas comedy-drama released in 2024.
Stiller plays Mike, a workaholic who must go to the country to care for his four orphaned nephews until the social worker finds them a new home.
However, children are unruly and cause a lot of confusion. Directed by David Gordon Green.
Christmas Shenanigans (2023)
Heist film in children’s version, follows Andy, a mischievous boy who discovers he didn’t receive a gift from Santa Claus.
Angry, the boy gathers eight other children and carries out a plan to steal presents from Santa’s village.
The film also features actor Danny Glover in the role of Santa Claus.
A Christmas Call (2023)
Fantastic comedy, follows Eddie (Ludacris), a social worker who doesn’t believe in Christmas after a childhood trauma.
Together with his daughter, Eddie embarks on a magical adventure that could restore his faith in Christmas by helping a man who claims to be Santa Claus (Lil Rel Howery) and who has become the target of a corrupt politician.
Diary of a Wimpy Kid at Christmas: House of Horrors (2023)
Adaptation of the book of the same name, animation It’s an option to watch with the whole family. It is the third animated film based on the “Diary of a Wimpy Kid” book series, which also includes live-action films.
In the plot, Greg Heffley fears he won’t get the new video game he dreamed of for Christmas after he accidentally damages a snowplow truck. To make matters worse, he’s stuck at home with his family after a snowstorm.
New Christmas? (2021)
With clear inspirations from the film “The Enchantment of Time”, stars Scarlett Estevez in the lead role.
In the plot, a girl, dissatisfied with the Christmas she is experiencing, makes a wish to a local Santa Claus so that the date will be as special as before. However, this causes Christmas to happen again and again.
Noella (2019)
Anna Kendrick stars in the film “Noelle” as the protagonist, Santa Claus’s daughter.
In the plot, Noelle goes in search of her missing brother (Bill Hader), who will be next in line to become the new Santa Claus, before Christmas arrives. The cast also includes Shirley MacLaine.
Home Alone, Home Sweet Home (2021)
Published in 1990, “Home Alone” is one of cinema’s most beloved Christmas classics. The success was such that the film gave rise to several sequels. The most recent, the sixth in the series, is .
In the plot, a boy is accidentally left at home while his family travels to Japan, alone, to defend their home from invaders.
Ellie Kemper, Rob Delaney, Archie Yates, Aisling Bea and Kenan Thompson are among the cast.
The Man Who Invented Christmas (2017)
Combining biographical and fictional elements, explores the creative process of Charles Dickens as he wrote his classic work “A Christmas Carol.”
Dan Stevens plays Dickens, with Christopher Plummer and Jonathan Pryce rounding out the cast.
Damn Merry Christmas (2014)
With a sour sense of humor, features actors Robin Williams and Joel McHale in the lead roles. The plot follows Boyd (McHale), forced to spend Christmas with his estranged and dysfunctional family.
However, Boyd forgets his children’s gifts at home. Now, to save Christmas, he travels with his eccentric father (Williams) to get the presents on time.
Family Christmas (1998)
For the more nostalgic, It is a good option for those who like the style of “old” films.
The plot follows Jake (Jonathan Taylor Thomas), a college student who doesn’t spend the holidays with his family after his mother’s death. However, Jake’s father offers him his Porsche if he comes home by Christmas Eve.
Now begins a mad race to get there in time and win the car. The cast also includes Jessica Biel.
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