The ULTIMATE Holiday Family Movie List & Where to Watch Them

Dec
15
2020

The ULTIMATE Holiday Family Movie List & Where to Watch Them

In last week’s blog, I shared with you my Ultimate Disney Christmas Movie Checklist On Disney+. Now it’s time to branch out and explore my COMPLETE Holiday Movie Guide, aka, My Best Holiday Family Movies of ALL TIME List.

And to keep on top of it, I’ve created this handy checklist to tick off each family-friendly holiday movie as you see it. Feel free to print off your own copy which you can share with your holiday-obsessed friends and family. I’ve also left links to all my previous movie checklists at the end of this post too in case you want to have all day movie marathons like we are doing right now in our house.

So curl up under a warm blanket and make some popcorn. Let’s get watching!

Holiday Family Movies On Netflix:

Christmas Chronicles 1 & 2

A modern classic. Siblings Kate and Teddy Pierce hatch a scheme to capture Santa Claus on Christmas Eve. But, as expected, it all goes horribly wrong. Christmas Chronicles 2 is just as golden when a troublemaker threatens to cancel the festive season.

How the Grinch Stole Christmas

One of the best Christmas movies around and an ideal treat for you and your family. The Grinch lives in solitude just outside Whoville. He hates the townsfolk and despises Christmas. Cindy Lou, a six-year-old girl who believes in the spirit of the festival, sets out to reform him.

The Grinch

A 2018 reboot of the classic holds up to its shadow. Benedict Cumberbatch is excellent voicing everyone’s favorite bright green grouch.

Jingle Jangle: A Christmas Journey

Jingle Jangle is both incredibly modern, but also wholesomely old-fashioned. Decades after his apprentice betrays him, a once joyful toy maker finds new hope when his bright young granddaughter appears on his doorstep. Jayda says it’s not overly Christmasy, and I tend to agree, but the music and message will warm your heart.

Klaus

A beautifully animated Netflix original. After proving himself to be the worst postman at the academy, he is sent to a frozen town in the North where he discovers Santa Claus is hiding out.

Dreamworks Holiday Classics

Some seasonal shorts based on DreamWorks classics, perfect for younger viewers who may not last an entire movie. There’s plenty of tales to tell including some hilarious stories from the world of Madagascar, Shrek and How To Train Your Dragon.

Get Santa

After crashing his sleigh and coming to the attention of the local police, Santa Claus asks a father and son for help to round up his reindeer so he can return home and ensure that Christmas is not ruined for all.

Operation Christmas Drop

This 2020 romantic comedy stars Kat Graham and Alexander Ludwig and is loosely based on the real-life U.S. Air Force Operation Christmas Drop humanitarian mission. A NEW Netflix Original.

The Princess Switch 1 & 2

One week before Christmas, a duchess switches places with an ordinary woman from Chicago. They each fall in love with each other’s potential suitors. Comedy chaos is guaranteed across both movies.

The Holiday Calendar

A photographer inherits an antique advent calendar that seems to predict her future — including a budding romance. A fab twist in this family-friendly film.

Free Reign: The 12 Neighs of Christmas

The Twelve Neighs of Christmas is the Free Rein 2018 Christmas Special. But this holiday TV-movie can be enjoyed by newcomers and super fans alike.

48 Christmas Wishes

My family loves this wholesome film as two junior elves misplace a town’s letters to Santa and set out to retrieve the missing wishes.

Holiday Family Movies On Hulu:

The Star

Ever wondered what the animals were thinking during the nativity? Well this hilarious animation answers exactly that. Bo, a donkey, is bored of his regular life and wants to do something different. He sets on an adventurous journey where he meets Ruth, a sheep, and Dave, a duck, who make his journey worthwhile.

The Man Who Invented Christmas

Based on the true story behind The Christmas Carol, in 1843 London, author Charles Dickens finds himself in financial trouble after writing three unsuccessful novels in a row. Desperate for a hit, Dickens relies on real-life inspiration and his vivid imagination to bring Ebenezer Scrooge, Tiny Tim and other classic characters to life.

A Puppy for Christmas

Noelle has it all, and decides to adopt a new, adorable puppy. But her furry friend turns her world upside down and soon they are facing Christmas alone.

The Dog Who Saved Christmas

Think Home Alone but with man’s best friend. A former K9 police dog has his day when he saves his adoptive family from a pair of holiday burglars.

Jingle All the Way

Howard, promises his son a Turbo Man toy for Christmas. But, after he forgets to buy it, he’s forced to fight every parent and travel all over town to get the toy before Christmas morning.

A Christmas Story

My family loves this classic from 1983. A little boy in 1950s America desperately wants an air-rifle for Christmas, but everyone seems dead against it. In his quest for the BB gun, Ralphie undergoes many hilarious trials.

It’s a Wonderful Life

What can I say about this Christmas classic that hasn’t been said before? If you haven’t seen it already go watch now. Go, go, go! This is one of the best holiday family movies of all time!

Christmas Crush

When Addie makes a Christmas wish for her neighbour, Sam, to fall in love with her, she’s not expecting anything to happen – and she definitely isn’t expecting the wish to go awry and cause her other neighbour, Pete, to fall in love with her instead.

The Mistle Tones

Holly is all set to audition for the newly vacated spot in a local Christmas group founded by her late mother. When the slot goes to the best friend of the group’s leader, Holly sets out to create her own musical group – The Mistle-Tones.

Santa Baby 2: Christmas Maybe

Santa’s approaching retirement. Is his daughter Mary ready to take over the family business?

Holiday Family Movies On Disney+

The Nightmare Before Christmas

Add some spook to the festive season with Tim Burton’s wonderful The Nightmare Before Christmas. Jack Skellington, king of Halloween Town, discovers Christmas Town, but his attempts to bring Christmas to his home causes confusion. This family-friendly horror is rated PG and in my opinion is perfect for those aged 6 and over.

Noelle

A brilliant play on the old Christmas trope, this time it’s Santa’s daughter, Noelle, who has to save the day and find her brother, Nick, who’s supposed to be taking over with the present deliveries this season. An important message for any young daughters but also sons as well.

LEGO Star Wars Holiday Special

It’s the most wonderful time of the year on Kashyyyk, and LEGO Star Wars fans are invited to journey back to Chewbacca’s homeworld for a Wookiee-sized celebration of the galaxy’s most cheerful and magical holiday — Life Day! Released in November this year, this movie is an instant must-see for any Lego, Star wars and Lego Star Wars fans.

Olaf’s Frozen Adventure

A fine film for any Frozen fans. Snowman Olaf is on a mission to round up the very best holiday traditions to make Anna and Elsa’s Christmas unforgettable. It’s hilarious and wholesome. A perfect family treat.

Home Alone 1 & 2

What can I say about Home Alone that hasn’t already been said before. Both movies are AMAZING. If you and your family haven’t already watched these 90s classics, then read no further and start streaming now. These two are some of the best holiday family movies ever for a reason!

I’ll Be Home for Christmas

I love this hilarious comedy classic. Self-centred college student Jake is desperate to make it home for Christmas not to see his family but to win his Dad’s vintage car. A comedy of errors ensues on his journey, and along the way, he discovers the true meaning of Christmas.

Mickey’s Once Upon a Christmas and Mickey’s Twice Upon a Christmas

It’s time to move on to a whole new world of festive tales and adventures. Each main Disney character recalls their own festive story in a unique, funny and seasonal way.

Richie Rich’s Christmas Wish

Another gem from the 1990s, after Richie Rich is blamed for a sleigh crash caused by his mischievous cousin, Richie wishes that he didn’t exist. When a wishing machine invented by professor Keenbean hears Richie’s wish, it grants it magically. Cue festive chaos and important messages.

Beauty and the Beast: The Enchanted Christmas

Celebrate the holidays with the whole family with this feature inspired by the Disney Classic! Mrs. Potts recounts an exciting tale of an Christmas on the brink as a scheming composer is desperate to keep Belle and the Beast apart.

The Santa Clause 1-3

A hilarious Christmas trilogy treat. When a man inadvertently makes Santa fall off of his roof on Christmas Eve, he finds himself magically recruited to take his place.

Prep & Landing and Prep & Landing Naughty and Nice

A high-tech team of elves from an elite unit known as `Prep & Landing’ ensures homes around the world are prepared for Santa’s visit. But when an old veteran and an idealistic rookie are paired up, chaos ensues, and the pair have to save Xmas before it’s too late! Oh, and the sequel’s just as fun!

Ready to start watching? Get the checklist!

Download and print my Ultimate Holiday Family Movies Checklist by clicking here!

Not Into Printing?

Not into printing things? That’s ok too! You can download it to your phone and check off the boxes as you go that way too. Looking for a smaller version to share on Instagram? Check out my Instagram Story highlights with Xmas movie checklists.