Angie Ambos
Without a little good-natured holiday enthusiasm in the shape of a joyful Christmas movie, the holidays aren’t complete for many families. However, finding the finest of the best family-friendly Christmas movies can be challenging, given the abundance of options available.
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To help make your seasonal movie search a little easier, we’ve compiled the ultimate guide to finding the best family Christmas movies. From classic animated flicks to modern holiday favorites, here is an extensive list of family-friendly holiday films.
The popular CGI animated film The Polar Express (2004), which follows a little boy’s journey as he boards a magical train that will take him to the North Pole, has Tom Hanks as the voice actor. Along the way, Santa Claus encounters the child and his new friends, teaching them the value of getting into the Christmas spirit.
A Christmas Story (1983): Fans of this holiday classic will never forget memorable catchphrases from Ralphie Parker, the young protagonist obsessed with getting a Red Ryder BB gun for Christmas. The film follows the misadventures of Ralphie as he pleads his case to skeptical parents and faces obstacles on his journey to owning his coveted “official Red Ryder, carbine action, two-hundred shot Range Model air rifle.”
Elf (2003): Will Ferrell and Zooey Deschanel star in this comedic Christmas movie about a human raised by Santa’s elves who goes to New York City to find his biological father. Along his journey of self-discovery, Buddy accidentally messes up Santa’s workshop, learns the true meaning of Christmas, and offers some much-needed Christmas cheer to the cynical citizens of the big city.
The Grinch (2000): Actor Jim Carrey lights up the screen in this film adaptation of Dr. Seuss’ classic holiday tale about a green, grumpy hermit determined to steal Christmas from the nearby village of Whoville. Filled with hijinks and clever dialogue, this classic Christmas movie will bring the whole family joy.
Home Alone (1990): This classic Christmas movie stars Macaulay Culkin as Kevin, a young boy who accidentally gets left behind when his family leaves for a holiday vacation. But Kevin’s misfortunes become fortunate adventures when he faces an onslaught of clever pranks against would-be robbers.
National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation (1989): This classic comedy follows Clark Griswold as he embarks on a mission to have the perfect family Christmas. However, Clark’s dream quickly devolves into a nightmare when a cantankerous boss and overbearing relatives make unwanted guest appearances.
The Santa Clause (1994): This feel-good family movie stars Tim Allen as Scott Calvin, a divorced dad who accidentally causes Santa to fall off his roof and takes his place as the head jolly elf. Along his journey as Santa Claus, Scott rediscovers the holiday spirit and the joys of fatherhood.
Behold, presented before you, is the quintessential compendium, a paragon among guides, illuminating the quest to discover the most illustrious family Christmas movies of epochs past. Whichever cinematic masterpiece thou shalt elect, be confident that thy kin shall revel in an enchanting season abundant with delight, affection, and the brilliance of yuletide felicity.
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