The countdown for Christmas 2023 has begun and people around the world have already started planning their holidays. Like every year, the 2023 Merry Christmas is expected to bring joy and togetherness into people's lives. Although Xmas is majorly the festival of Christians, it is celebrated by people of other religions as well. This is the reason why people are hopeful that this 2023 Happy Xmas will bring them much closer to their family since it also marks the start of the holiday season. Notably, there are many countries or places that face heavy snowfall on Christmas and as a result, they may not be able to go out and hang out on holidays. In that case, True Scoop News brings you a list of Christmas movies streaming on OTT (streaming) platforms like Disney Plus Hotstar, Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, and others.
1) Home Alone 1
Whenever Christmas movies list pops up, the name of Home Alone always comes. Home Alone 1 is an American comedy movie that was released in 1990. The movie went on to become a cult classic especially for people planning to watch top Christmas movies. Directed by Chris Columbus and written and produced by John Hughes. Home Alona 1 stars Macaulay Culkin as Kevin, Joe Pesci, Daniel Stern, John Heard, and Catherine O'Hara. Culkin plays Kevin McCallister, a boy who defends his suburban Chicago home from a home invasion by a pair of robbers after his family accidentally leaves him behind on their Christmas vacation to Paris. Home Alone 1 is available for streaming on Disney Plus Hotstar.
2) Home Alone: Lost In New York
A sequel of Home Alone, 'Lost In New York' brought back Culkin as Kevin McCallister. After the massive success of Home Alone 1, Home Alone 2 was also based on the backdrop of Christmas. Home Alone 2: Lost in New York is a 1992 American Christmas comedy film directed by Chris Columbus and written and produced by John Hughes. Talking about Home Alone 2's storyline, Kevin McCallister gets separated from his family on their holiday vacation to Florida, this time in New York City where he has another encounter with the Wet Bandits after their escape during a prison riot. Former US President Donald Trump also made a guest appearance in Home Alone 2. The movie is available for streaming on Disney Plus Hotstar.
3) A Christmas Carol
Arguably the most watched and loved Christmas movies made till now, A Christmas Carol is available for streaming on Disney Plus Hotstar. It is a 2009 American animated Christmas fantasy film written for the screen and directed by Robert Zemeckis. Based on Charles Dickens's 1843 novel of the same name, the film was animated through the process of motion capture. Hollywood actors like Jim Carrey, Gary Oldman, Colin Firth, Bob Hoskins, Robin Wright Penn, and Cary Elwes gave their voices to the movie.
4) Best. Christmas. Ever.
Released on Netflix in November 2023, Best. Christmas. Ever is directed by Mary Lambert. Following its release, Best Christmas Ever was also featured in the weekly most-watched movies/ series list of Netflix. The official synopsis of the movie says, "Every year at Christmas, Jackie sends a cocky newsletter to her friend Charlotte. Fate brings Charlotte to Jackie's doorstep. As a result, Charlotte tries to prove that her friend's life is not perfect." Talking about the starcast, it features Brandy Norwood as Jackie Jennings, Heather Graham as Charlotte Sanders, Jason Biggs as Rob Sanders, and more in the leading roles.
5) The Grinch
Released in November 2018, The Grinch is an animated Christmas comedy film available for streaming on Netflix. Netflix's The Grinch is the third screen adaptation of the 1957 book How the Grinch Stole Christmas! by Dr. Seuss. Talking about it's storyline, The Grinch is an animated movie based in the town of Whoville. The human-like people called Whos are filled with excitement about celebrating Christmas. However, the only one who is not thrilled is the grumpy, cantankerous, and green-furred Grinch, born with a heart being "two-sizes too small".
6) A Christmas Prince
Available for streaming on Netflix, A Christmas Prince is a romantic comedy directed by Alex Zamm. The rom-com revolves around an aspiring young American magazine journalist, Amber Moore, who is sent to the foreign nation of Aldovia to cover a press conference given by Prince Richard, who is set to take the throne following his father's recent death. The movie features Rose McIver, Ben Lamb, Tom Knight, Sarah Douglas, Daniel Fathers and more in the leading role.
7) The Polar Express
The Polar Express is an animated adventure story of a young boy who boards a train and embarks on an extraordinary journey to the North Pole to meet Santa Claus. Available for streaming on Amazon Prime Video, The Polar Express can be perfect in terms of top Christmas movies to watch on Amazon Prime Video.
8) Harry Potter series
Award-winning critically acclaimed movie Harry Potter series can never get too old. Immortalized by JK Rowling, the Harry Potter movie (1 to 8) features Daniel Radcliffe, Ema Watson, Rupert Grint, and more leading roles. Although the Harry Potter saga revolves around Harry and Lord Voldemort, the mention of Christmas in its multiple parts showcases the essence of the festival in the 'darkest of times'. In India, Harry Potter is available for streaming on Netflix, Amazon Prime Video as well as on Jio Cinema.