While every family has their own holiday traditions, there is perhaps none more universal than sitting down on the sofa and putting a classic Christmas film on the television. Some love theHome Alonetrilogy, others prefer animated movies such asTim Burton’sNightmare Before Christmas, and for those partial to a classic, nothing quite compares toMiracle on 34th Street.
Luckily, if you’ve been meaning to watch all of the aforementioned movies and more,Disney+ has got you covered. The popular streaming service has some of Disney’s most popular holiday movies available to watch, and we’ve rounded up the 12 of our favorites. Even better? The streaming service is offeringdigital gift subscription cards for just $69.99 a yearthat you can purchase right now, making Disney+ just $5.83 per month for new customers eligible to redeem the one-year subscription. (If you need a last-minute gift idea, this is a good one!)
And if the list below isn’t enough for you, there’s a good chance Disney+ will have something in itsvast library for you to binge watchonce the eggnog and sugar cookies have been cleared away. Plus, you can catch even more shows and entertainment offerings fromHulu and ESPN+ if you sign up for the $12.99 per month bundle.
Check out our list below to see the holiday moviesyou can stream on Disney+ this week, but we must warn you: They may leave all your favorite Christmas soundtracks stuck in your head.
Home AloneTrilogy
The originalHome Aloneis the dream movie for kids who just want the house to themselves without their annoying siblings and parents. With its great physical comedy and ingenious set-ups, it’s become one of the most iconic Christmas films. Along withits two sequels, it’s worth a rewatch every holiday season.
The Santa Clause Trilogy
Miracle on 34th Street
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Need I say more? Edmund Gwenn plays Kris Kringle, who may or may not be the actual Santa, opposite Hollywood legends like Maureen O’Hara and Natalie Wood.This film is not only a holiday classic, but a masterpiece in film history as well.
The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe
This adaptation of C.S. Lewis’s epic fantasy books tells the story of four siblings who discover a magical land called Narnia while staying at a country home to escape the Blitz during World War II.This filmhas plenty of memorable moments, but perhaps none more unforgettable than the mere sight of James McAvoy with furry goat legs (and a goatee to boot).
The Nightmare Before Christmas
By goth animation mastermind Tim Burton,The Nightmare Before Christmastells the story of Jack Skellington, also known as the Pumpkin King from Halloween Town, who accidentally crosses over to Christmas Town. Jack decides to take over Christmas Town and mold it according to the traditions of Halloween, but his plan inevitably goes haywire and unleashes chaos. This film is one of Burton’s most lauded musicals, and has since become a Christmas classic in its own right.
The Muppets Christmas Carol
We all know howA Christmas Carolgoes: Cold-hearted Ebenezer Scrooge slowly, over the course of Christmas Eve, learns to become a better person. Starring British legend Michael Caine as Scrooge,this take on Charles Dickens’sA Christmas Carolis a great film to watch with young children enamored withThe Muppets.
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Olaf’s Frozen Adventure
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If you’re already craving more from theFrozenuniverse afterFrozen 2,Olaf’s Frozen Adventureis now available on Disney+ as well. As a small sequel toFrozen, the story finds our favorite snowman on a mission to discover Christmas traditions that he could bring back to Arendelle.
source: people.com
