12 movies to stream for a perfect Christmas on Netflix, Disney+ and Prime Video

The cold is coming, the decorations appear, and the race for toys has begun… No doubt, Christmas is coming! To accompany the holidays as it should be, Digital offers you its selection of the best Christmas programs to watch on the Netflix, Disney+ and Amazon Prime Video streaming platforms.

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Netflix is ​​a paid subscription application and service that provides access to an online library of several thousand films, series, documentaries, shows and TV shows.

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• Release date :
  08/12/2022
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  Netflix, Inc.
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  Video – Leisure

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  Android, Online service All Internet browsers, Windows 10/11, iOS iPhone / iPad
  

Ruby fallen from the nest

Raised by a family of mice, a young, clumsy but optimistic robin named Ruby searches for her place in this world. In her quest, she will find herself facing a Christmas star supposed to fulfill the dearest wishes.

A medium-length film (32 minutes) in fluffy and fluffy stop-motion, which puts us in the shoes of the mice and birds that inhabit our gardens. Ruby fallen from the nest is an adorable Christmas gift created by Aardmann Studios (Wallace and Gromit, Shaun the Sheep) which will appeal to adults and children alike, and which is also endowed with a quality voice cast.

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Klaus

A selfish postman and a lonely toymaker strike up an unlikely friendship to bring joy to a cold, dark township that desperately needs it.

Released in 2019, this little gem of animation, skilfully mixing 2D and 3D, cleverly revisits the myth of the end of year celebrations and Santa Claus. Klaus offers a clever story, filled with emotions and touching comedy, with scenes that will certainly tear you away. A comforting cocktail perfect for the event, and a timeless classic of the genre on the platform.

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The Polar Express

A young boy who begins to doubt the existence of Santa Claus boards a mysterious train bound for the North Pole. As the Pôle Express sinks into enchanted lands, adventure awaits and the young passengers become aware of the extent of their gifts.

Directed by Robert Zemeckis — father of Back to the future, Forrest Gump and Alone in the world — The Polar Express is a true love letter to the Christmas spirit. If this film entirely in synthetic images (and in motion capture, five years before Avatar) has necessarily aged technically, we quickly let ourselves be taken on an adventure thanks to the magic of the staging, the evocative power of the images and the contagious optimism of Tom Hanks as a train conductor.

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Bonus: Fireplace in your house

What would Christmas be without its traditional fire crackling in the fireplace? And since not everyone has the luxury of having such a facility, the streaming platform has thought of everything with this program. An essential.

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Disney+

Mickey’s Christmas

On Christmas Eve, Ebenezer Scrooge is visited by the ghost of his former associate, Jacob Marley. He tries to make him listen to reason about his behavior as a usurper. The following night, he receives the successive visit of three ghosts embodying Christmas past, present and future. Each of the three ghosts makes him realize that he will only find peace by devoting himself to others.

This rereading of the novel A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens, published in 1843, propels our favorite Disney characters (Mickey, Donald, Pluto, Scrooge…) into this cult story of the end of the year celebrations. A short film (25 minutes) signed by the director of Basil, private detectiveendowed with an animation with crazy charm, and which smacks of childhood evenings in front of the set and worn VHS. Mickey’s Christmas is this small regressive pleasure, to see, see again and make discover to the new generations.

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Mom I missed the plane

The McCallister family decided to spend the Christmas holidays in Paris. Only Kate and Peter McCallister realize on the plane that they are missing their youngest child, 9-year-old Kevin. Desperate at first, Kevin quickly takes things in hand and organizes himself to live as best as possible. When two burglars choose his house to commit their misdeeds.

We continue this little regressive pilgrimage with undoubtedly THE Christmas film par excellence, and a pure childhood fantasy – having the family home all to oneself – on film. A happy cocktail between the burlesque of Laurel and Hardy, the action of a Crystal trapand the magic of Christmas, signed by director Chris Columbus (Harry Potter at the Sorcerer’s Stone), and wrapped in the enchanting music of John Williams (Star Wars, IndianaJones).

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Miracle on 34th Street

A man claiming to be Santa Claus is interned in a specialized institute. Convinced that he is telling the truth, a young lawyer decides to defend him.

Remake of a 1947 classic – which we also advise you to see on Disney+ – this 1994 film begins with a very contemporary and cynical consideration, to remind us of the importance of faith and the spirit of Christmas. Written by the talented John Hughes (Mom I missed the plane), Miracle on 34th Street is still as enchanting as ever, and delivers some magnificent scenes, such as that of the young deaf girl. And then, Richard Attenborough (Jurassic Park) as Santa Claus is the kind of perfect casting you never get tired of.

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Bonuses: Crystal trap

Couldn’t make a Christmas recommendation without Crystal trap. This first adventure of policeman John McClane, struggling with terrorists in the Nakatomi Plaza building, reinvented theactuate when it was released in 1988. Funnier, more uninhibited, the film alternates between seriousness and lightness, its action thriller and its party setting, the better to deliver a peak of tension and efficiency. The film that revealed Bruce Willis, and imposed its director John McTiernan (predator, Last Action Hero) as one of the best filmmakers of the 80s and 90s.

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Amazon Prime Video

The Grinch

An exiled misanthrope, the Grinch is a green-haired bogeyman who has lived for 53 years in a cave on Mount Crumpit with his dog Max, and he has a heart three times too small to love anyone. To take revenge on the inhabitants of Whoville, he then has a monstrous idea and goes from house to house with his big empty bag to steal all the presents, Christmas trees, logs, turkeys and thus spoil New Year’s Eve.

Adaptation of a children’s tale by Theodor “Dr. Seuss” Geisel from 1957, the film by Ron Howard (Apollo 13) transcends the universe of the original book in a blockbuster with dizzying means. Fabulous sets, hundreds of extras, crazy make-up and a perfect Jim Carrey in the lead role. If the film has aged a little at the corners, The Grinch remains a must-see Christmas movie.

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Happy Brothel

While his sister threatens to close the unprofitable branch of the family business he runs, Clay tries one last gamble: he organizes a totally epic and extraordinary Christmas party in the offices in order to impress a of their coveted biggest clients and sign a contract that could save their jobs.

If you want to get away from the Christmas classics, Happy Brothel is made for you. Take very bad tripa pinch of Jackass, add garlands and a fir tree in a corner, and you get a gonzo and entertaining comedy, served by a friendly cast (Jason Bateman, Randall Park, Jennifer Aniston…). A good delirium that will change you from the traditional holiday meetings.

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Santa’s Apprentice

Santa Claus does not want to retire, but the rules are formal: he must find an apprentice to replace him. A little boy fits the criteria perfectly, but his lack of self-confidence and his dizziness make him a poor candidate.

This film adapted from the television series of the same name is a delight that will delight young audiences as much as adults. An adventure in traditional animation full of marvelous scenes, Regressive and tasty, Santa’s Apprentice is a real gem, ideal for parties.

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Bonuses: an endless day

Phil Connors, a grumpy and arrogant weatherman, has to shoot a report on the groundhog party. But when he wakes up the next day, he discovers with amazement that the date has not changed and that he is condemned to relive the events of the previous day one by one. Connors is therefore forced to face the endless repetition of Groundhog Day.

Our last recommendation is a bit of a cheat, since the story ofan endless day takes place on Groundhog Day, February 1. But seeing Bill Murray reliving the same day over and over again, in a snowy party setting, instantly propels the film to the top of our list. A modern tale, both hilarious and touching, which will go perfectly with the yule log and the turkey with chestnuts. To see and review without moderation.

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