We are just counting hours to Christmas, and there are plenty of activities planned for the festive season. But why not enjoy a great movie to get into the holiday spirit? Whether you're spending Christmas with family, friends, or even on your own, watching a good film can help you make the most of the season and keep the festive momentum going. Looking for movie recommendations to consider this Christmas? We’ve got you covered. Below is the list you can choose from. ALSO READ: Struggling to manage your finances during festive season? Here's what experts advise A Christmas Carol Starting off with the classics, this 2009 animated movie follows the transformation of Ebenezer Scrooge, a miserly moneylender in Victorian London, who is visited by three spirits on Christmas Eve. Through visions of his past, present, and future, Scrooge confronts his greed, witnesses the hardships of others, and sees the dire consequences of his actions. Redeemed, he awakens with newfound kindness and embracing the true spirit of Christmas. Home Alone No Christmas season is complete without revisiting the iconic ‘Home Alone’. The film follows eight-year-old Kevin, who is accidentally left behind when his family travels to France. While he initially enjoys having the house to himself, his holiday takes an unexpected turn as he outsmarts two burglars with clever and hilarious traps to protect his home. Office Christmas Party This must-watch 2016 comedy is about Clay, a branch manager, who throws an extravagant Christmas party to impress a potential client and save his branch from being shut down by his no-nonsense sister. Chaos unfolds as the celebration quickly spirals out of control, leading to hilarious and unexpected consequences. ALSO READ: Christmas movies to add to your watch list The Holiday Starring Cameron Diaz, Kate Winslet, Jude Law, and Jack Black, this film is about two women from different countries who swap homes during the holidays to escape their relationship troubles. Unexpectedly, their lives take a romantic turn when they each meet and fall in love with local men, leading to transformative and feel-good moments. The Grinch The 2018 animated movie tells the story of a grumpy cynic determined to steal Christmas from the cheerful villagers of Whoville. Annoyed by their ever-growing festive spirit, the Grinch teams up with his loyal dog to ruin the holiday. However, his plans take an unexpected turn when a young girl's kindness and generosity begin to melt his icy heart. Meet me the next Christmas Layla, played by Christina Milian, a hopeless romantic, races across New York City to find a ticket to a sold-out Pentatonix Christmas concert, hoping to meet the man of her dreams from a pact made the year before. Along the way, she teams up with Teddy, and their quest leads to unexpected love and holiday magic. This Christmas If you’re not watching this movie, it won’t feel like Christmas. Starring top actors like Idris Elba, Regina King, Chris Brown, and more, the film follows the Whitfield siblings as they return home to their mother for Christmas after four years. But things get complicated as their personal problems start to surface. Our little secret This new film, available on Netflix, stars Lindsay Lohan who makes an incredible comeback with this Christmas movie. It follows Avery (Lohan) as she spends her first Christmas with her boyfriend's family but discovers that her ex is also part of the holiday festivities. Avery decides to hide their romantic history. Almost Christmas Walter Meyer, a retired automotive engineer, invites his four grown children to spend Christmas with him after losing his wife. As they gather, family tensions rise due to personal issues. Each faces their own struggles, from relationship troubles to career pressures. Over the five days, secrets are revealed, old wounds are reopened, and the family learns to come together.
