10 Christmas films to watch this Christmas (and yes, Die Hard is in the list)

Just in case you’ve been living under a rock since Halloween, a popular holiday is about to kick off… Christmas! What better way to celebrate with your friends and family than to sit back with a glass of mulled wine, a plate of Christmas treats and your jazziest Christmas jumper. We’ve listed out 10 of our favourite Christmas films (which is more difficult than you think) and where you can watch them.

The Santa Clause
Tim Allen stars as a toy salesman who inadvertently becomes Santa Claus. Perfect for all of the family stream it on Prime Video, Google Play Movies & TV and NOW TV.

The Holiday
This holiday heartwarmer will make you feel all the feels. The star-studded cast features Camron Diaz, Kate Winslet, Jude Law, Jack Black and more. Check it out on Google Play Movies & TV, Prime Video and Netflix.

Die Hard
The debate is over, Die Hard is a Christmas film, and you can watch John McClane save Christmas… sorry the world on NOW TV, Prime Video and Google Play Movies & TV.

A Muppet Christmas Carol
There’s a muppet film for every occasion (no seriously, there probably is!). Find out what the meaning of Christmas is from our puppet-pals on Google Play Movies & TV, Prime Video and NOW TV.

Home Alone
It wouldn’t be Christmas without some hijinks, watch a teeny version of Macaulay Culkin outwit some ‘accident-prone’ burglars in this classic on Prime Video and Google Play Movies & TV.

Elf
For some the film Elf = Christmas, and we agree. Watch Will Ferrell play the human elf, Buddy in this modern classic on Google Play Movies & TV and Prime Video.

The Princess Switch
If you miss the romcoms of the 00s, then The Princess Switch will be a kind reminder. Stream the High School Musical star, Vanessa Hudgens’s latest identity swap flick on Netflix.

Love Actually
A British classic with all of the sensibilities, Love Actually shows Christmas in London from eight couples viewpoints (*warning, prepare to cry). Watch the A-list cast on Netflix, Prime Video and Google Play Movies & TV.

Ghostbuster 2
Halloween may have only been two months ago, but ghosts and ghouls are always lurking. Check out the second instalment from our favourite phantom-fighters on Prime Video, NOW TV, Netflix and Google Play Movies & TV.

Gremlins
Last but not least, take a look at why you shouldn’t feed a mogwai after 12, get it wet or expose it to bright lights. Check out this dark comedy-thriller on Google Play Movies & TV and Prime Video.