Disney+: the 10 must-see Christmas films on the streaming platform

Only a few weeks left until Christmas evening, the good meal, the presents and the party. In order to prepare well for the event, some people want to get into the Christmas spirit while watching good films.

That’s good, after having cooked up your Netflix selection for the holidays, The Digitals offers you the list of the ten best Christmas films to watch on the Disney+ streaming platform.

Mickey’s Christmas

On Christmas Eve, Ebenezer Scrooge is visited by the ghost of his former partner, Jacob Marley. The night following this interview, he receives successive visits from three ghosts embodying Christmases past, present and future. Each of the three ghosts makes him realize that he will only find peace by devoting himself to others.

Why see it: for the charming rereading of the novel A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens, the gallery of Disney characters, and its handful of traumatic (and cult) scenes.

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Mom I missed the plane

Forgotten by his family who went on vacation too quickly for Christmas, Kevin McCallister must protect his house from two clumsy burglars until his loved ones return.

Why see it: for the magical achievement of Chris Columbus (Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone), the brilliant writing of John Hughes (Breakfast Club), music by John Williams (Star Wars, Indiana Jones) and a duo of villains as funny as they are terrifying.

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Santa & Cie

Nothing is going well as New Year’s Eve approaches: the 92,000 elves responsible for making the children’s presents all fall ill at the same time! It’s a hard blow for Santa (Claus), better known as Father Christmas… he has no choice: he must urgently go to Earth with his reindeer to look for a cure. Upon his arrival, he will have to find allies to help him save the magic of Christmas.

Why see it: for a funny, modern and enchanting reinterpretation of Christmas, “the paw” Alain Chabat as effective as ever, and a five-star cast (Pio Marmai, Golshifteh Farahani, Audrey Tautou, the Palmashow…),

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Christmas at the Muppets

Another adaptation of the tale A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens, published in 1857.

Why see it: if you prefer Muppets puppets to Disney animation, for a Michael Caine (The Dark Knight) tasty in the role of Scrooge, and a string of gags that haven’t aged a bit.

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Miracle on 34th Street

At six years old, Susan has doubts about the childhood miracle that is Santa Claus. But she meets Kriss Kringle, a shopping mall Santa convinced he is the real one. Convinced that he is telling the truth, a young lawyer decides to take up his defense.

Why see it: an effective rereading of a 1947 classic by John Hughes (Mom I missed the plane), and for a perfect Richard Attenborough as Santa Claus. And if you prefer black and white films, the 1947 film is also available on Disney+.

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The strange Christmas of Mr. Jack

Tired of Halloween pranks, Jack Skellington, the Pumpkin King, decides to import the magic of Christmas into Halloween Town. But his joyful mission turns into a nightmare for the good children.

Why see it: for the gothic-marvellous universe of Tim Burton, the charm of stop-motion animation by Henry Selick (Coraline), and the many cult songs.

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Crystal trap

John McClane, a New York cop, arrives in Los Angeles to spend the Christmas holidays with his wife. But the tower hosting the New Year’s Eve party is invaded by a group of terrorists, and the occupants are taken hostage.

Why watch it: for the humor and brilliant histrionics of Bruce Willis as John McClane, the idea-packed direction of John McTiernan… and if you want a little extra action and tension on the evening of Christmas.

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Snow Queen

The mischievous Anna and the hardened mountaineer Kristoff begin a journey to find Elsa, Anna’s sister, whose ice powers have plunged the kingdom of Arendelle into eternal winter.

Why see it: for its modern rereading of Anderson’s tale, its excellent animation, the double meaning jokes made for children as much as for parents, and if you want to see a Disney classic for the holidays.

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Super Christmas

On Christmas Eve, Scott Calvin and his son discover that Santa Claus has fallen from their roof. By taking the queens of the magic sleigh, Scott realizes that he is the new Santa Claus.

Why watch it: for the regressive spirit of the 90s, the highly corrosive second degree, the slew of formidably effective comic scenes and the high sympathy capital of Tim Allen (Toy Story).

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The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe

Young Lucy, Edmund, Susan, and Peter access the kingdom of Narnia through a magic wardrobe. They will discover a once peaceful and charming place filled with magical creatures, but now dominated by the eternal winter of the White Witch. Helped by the lion Aslan, the children will try to free Narnia.

Why see it: to get your dose of fantasy universe at Christmas, for the enchanting world of CS Lewis not so far from Tolkien (the two men were friends), and sympathetic supporting roles: James McAvoy, Tilda Swinton, Jim Broadbent. ..

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