10 movies to watch during the end-of-year season
Everything from action movies to traditional romantic comedies has had Christmas as a backdrop. Here's a list to enjoy during the season.
One of the plans for all families is to watch movies on their streaming services. This is a list of the most propitious for this season.
1. Home Alone
Year: 1990
Synopsis: Kevin McCallister is accidentally left home alone during Christmas, while his family travels to Paris. Two burglars try to break into his house, thinking he is home alone.
Why see it: It's a laugh-out-loud, adventure classic that never gets old.
2. Die Hard
Year: 1988
Synopsis: Police officer John McClane arrives in Los Angeles from New York during the Christmas holiday to visit his family. There, during a party at the company his wife works for, he must confront a terrorist group that has taken hostages.
Why see it: Although not your typical Christmas movie, it is a classic action film and its Christmas setting makes it a perfect fit for the holidays.
3. The Polar Express
Year: 2004
Synopsis: A boy embarks on a magical journey to the North Pole on a train that takes him to rediscover the spirit of Christmas.
Why Watch: Stunning animation and a heartwarming story.
4. Dr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas
Year: 2000
Synopsis: The Grinch, a green and grumpy being, plans to steal Christmas, but ends up learning the true meaning of the holidays.
Why Watch: Jim Carrey's performance is iconic and full of humor.
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5. Holidate
Year: 2020
Synopsis: Two strangers agree to be their "holiday dates" to avoid awkward questions from their families.
Why Watch: A light and funny romantic comedy for the holidays.
6. Klaus
Year: 2019
Synopsis: A selfish mailman and a lonely toymaker transform a cold, dark town into a place full of hope.
Why Watch: Beautiful animation and a heartwarming Oscar-nominated story.
7. Love Actually
Year: 2003
Synopsis: Several interwoven stories explore the complexities of love during the holiday season.
Why Watch: An incredible cast and a perfect blend of comedy and romance.
8. The Nightmare Before Christmas
Year: 1993
Synopsis: Jack Skellington, the king of Halloween, discovers Christmas and decides to celebrate it in his own unique way.
Why Watch: A masterpiece of stop-motion animation and haunting music.
9. Let It Snow
Year: 2019
Synopsis: A group of teenagers experiences love and friendship during a Christmas Eve snowstorm.
Why Watch: A fresh, youthful perspective on the holidays.
10. A Christmas Carol
Year: 2009 (animated adaptation)
Synopsis: Ebenezer Scrooge, a miserly man, is visited by ghosts who teach him the true meaning of Christmas. A film based on the classic by Charles Dickens.
Why Watch: A classic story that never loses its relevance.
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