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The best family-friendly holiday movies to stream
BY MAYA LAIDLER
editorial@qns.com
@QNS
Spending time with your family is
an important part of the holiday season,
and the most entertaining way to
do so is to grab popcorn and a cup of
hot chocolate, bundle up and watch a
family-friendly holiday movie. With
so many classic films as well as new
holiday movies coming out, it can be
hard to decide what to watch together.
This list is filled with options that
every member of the family who loves
Christmas and the holidays is sure to
enjoy.
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“Dr. Seuss’ The Grinch” (2018)
Rating: PG
Where to watch: Hulu, Amazon Prime,
Youtube TV
Th is classic Christmas story was adapted
into an animated fi lm from Dr. Seuss’
book, “Th e Grinch Who Stole Christmas.”
It is a fun and moving story about the
Grinch and his dog Max as they attempt
to thwart the Christmas celebrations of
the residents of Whoville. It is great for all
ages and teaches a lesson of kindness. It’s
a well-loved movie and story and is great
to watch again and again during the holiday
season.
“A Boy Called Christmas” (2021)
Rating: PG
Where to watch: Netfl ix
Follow Nikolas, along with his reindeer
and pet mouse, as he sets off on a magical
adventure to the snowy north in a quest
to fi nd his father. Th is movie has a starstudded
cast with actors such as Maggie
Smith, Henry Lawfull and Kristen Wiig.
“Home Alone” (1990)
Rating: PG
Where to watch: Disney Plus
Regarded as one of the best Christmas
comedy movies, “Home Alone” will make
you laugh and experience the feelings of
cheer, playfulness and warmth that come
with Christmastime. Th is movie holds up to
all of the new movies coming out as a classic
masterpiece. Th e story is about an 8-yearold
boy, Kevin, who is left alone during
Christmas, and must protect his home from
two con men who try to rob the house.
“The Christmas
Chronicles” (2018)
Rating: PG
Where to watch: Netfl ix
An original Netfl ix fi lm, this tells the
story of a brother and sister who meet
a savvy Santa Claus and attempt to save
Christmas on a grand adventure. Th is
movie is family-friendly and is a heartfelt
and exciting movie to watch this
Christmas.
“Miracle on 34th Street” (1994)
Rating: Not Rated
Where to watch: Hulu, HBO Max
A heartwarming comedy-drama about
a department store Santa who convinces a
6-year-old cynic, Susan Walker, to believe
in the magic of Christmas.
“The Nutcracker and the
Four Realms” (2018)
Rating: PG
Where to watch: Disney Plus
Most people know the story of “Th e
Nutcracker” from the popular ballet, but
this movie adaption is a new twist to the
original with a magical world and imaginative
characters. Keeping some of the
original elements of dance, the movie is
a feast for the eyes with all of the fantasy
elements that it employs throughout
Clara’s journey across the four realms.
“The Knight Before
Christmas” (2019)
Rating: Unrated
Where to watch: Netfl ix
Th is cute romance movie is about a
medieval knight (Josh Whitehouse)
who gets transported into the present
day, meets a high school science teacher
(Vanessa Hudgens), and falls in love during
the holiday season. Th is movie is best
for older kids, 10 and up. It is light-hearted,
festive and has a charming fairytale
quality to its storyline.
“The Polar Express” (2004)
Rating: G
Where to watch: HBO Max
A story about self-discovery and the
power of believing, this movie takes the
viewer on a journey with a young boy
who boards the Polar Express heading to
the North Pole on Christmas Eve.
“Elf” (2003)
Rating: PG
Where to watch: Hulu, HBO Max,
Sling TV, Amazon Prime, Philo
Watching this heartwarming comedy
starring Will Ferrell is a great way to get
into the Christmas spirit. Raised among
Santa’s elves in the North Pole, Buddy
grew up feeling out of place. He travels to
New York during Christmas and starts a
tentative relationship with his birth father
where chaotic adventures ensue.
“Klaus” (2019)
Rated: PG
Where to watch: Netfl ix
Th is holiday movie is a little diff erent
from ones you are used to watching, but
it is one that still brings joy and holiday
cheer to all that watch! Postman (Jason
Schwartzman) is sent to a frozen town in
the north aft er becoming the worst student
in his class. While there, he meets
an isolated toymaker named Klaus (J.K.
Simmons) and together they try to bring
joy to the town!
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