The best Christmas films streaming now across Netflix, Disney+ and Amazon Prime Video
19.12.2023 - 09:29
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The countdown to Christmas is well and truly on, with December 25 quickly creeping up. Indulging in a festive film is a sure-fire way of getting into the holiday spirit, especially if you're feeling like a bit of a Scrooge.
Let's face it, there are plenty of awful Christmas flicks out there. And with the likes of Netflix, Disney+ and Amazon Prime Video at our finger tips, it can be time-consuming to trawl through and find the ones worth watching.
Based on scores from Rotten Tomatoes critics, we've compiled a list of the highest-rated Christmas films which are available to watch now. All you need is a streaming service subscription. Of course, there are a few classics you'd expect, but there will be some you've never even heard of.
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From uplifting musicals suitable for all the family, to downright creepy tales of Father Christmas, the selected movies have a critics score of 76% or higher. The selection spans from the 1940s all the way through to the present day and covers action, animation and coming-of-age.
Here are 10 of the highest-rated films available to stream now across Netflix, Disney+ and Amazon Prime Video.
Rotten Tomatoes score: 96%
Where to stream: Disney+
Kris Kringle becomes a hit after filling in as Santa Claus at Macy's annual thanksgiving parade. But things quickly turn sour when he begins to claim he's the real deal.
Young Susan and her mother must prove Kris really is Father Christmas to stop him being institutionalised. The original film stars Natalie Wood, Maureen O'Hara and Edmund Gwenn.
Written and directed