5 family movies to watch on Christmas

Moneycontrol News December 17, 2023

Christmas is just around the corner and it is the time to curl up in a blanket with a hot chocolate and watch movies with your family.

To add to the festive season cheer, here are a few movies available on OTT platforms that you can enjoy with your family and even laugh out loud.

Home Alone: A great watch for you and your family, Home Alone follows the shenanigans of 8-year-old Kevin McCalister after he is accidentally left alone while his whole family goes on vacation. He even saves his house from burglars in this wholesome flick. Available on Hotstar. 

Christmas as Usual: This holiday comedy stars Kanan Gill as Jashan and Ida Ursin-Holm as Thea, an Indian-Norwegian couple celebrating their engagement and Christmas at the latter’s home. A great combination of laughs and love, this film is available on Netflix.

Miracle on 34th Street: Released way back in 1947, this film is a family drama/comedy that follows the journey of Susan, a little girl and her mother trying to prove that a man claiming to be Santa is the real deal with the help of a lawyer. Available on Hotstar. 

Jingle all the Way: Another old classic, Jingle all the Way starring Arnold Schwarzenegger, released in 1996 and is available on Hotstar. It is a story about a father who has vowed to get his son a Turbo Man action figure for Christmas.

The Polar Express: On Christmas Eve, a young boy boards a mysterious train called The Polar Express that is bound to the North Pole. There, Santa Claus offers him any gift he desires. A perennial Christmas classic, this movie released in 2004 and is available to watch on Jio Cinemas.