HUBUB UNVEILS 8 BEST CHRISTMAS FAMILY MOVIES OF ALL TIME 2020
With all that is currently going on, there is one thing we can be reassured of: Christmas will go on. No matter what the coming months will look like, you can bet that this grinch of a year will not dampen our holiday spirit.
As you are planning your festive activities, remember to leave some time for quality family movie-watching. From magical family films and musical specials to real-life theatre releases and streaming gems-just what we asked Santa for! So, come through with the holiday cheer and enjoy hubub’s guide to 8 Best Christmas Family movies of all Time 2020.
1.Jingle Jangle: A Christmas Journey (2020)
For a Merry Christmas movie that feels creative and fresh, look no further. This playful Christmas movie is a musical adventure about ‘family strength and the power of possibility’.
The story follows a young girl (Madalen Mills) on a magical mission with her grandfather (Forest Whitaker) to recover his greatest invention which was stolen from him by his apprentice (Keegan-Michael Key). With David E. Talbert as the writer-director and John Legend as the producer, this is definitely a heartfelt movie both adults and kids will love. This movie is available now on Netflix to watch.
2.Dear Santa
This is a heart-warming movie that shines a light on the 100-year-old ‘Operation Santa’ program of the United States Postal service by veteran filmmaker Dana Nachman. Each year, thousands of letters addressed to Santa are collected at Post Offices across the country. From there, the USPS makes it possible for individuals to adopt and respond to these letters on Santa’s behalf. The movie invites audiences along, travelling the country just like Santa does on Christmas Eve and focusing on ‘Operation Santa’ Centres. The true spirit of giving at Christmas is on display throughout this film. Dear Santa is available to watch on Amazon Prime Video.
3.The War with Grandpa
If you are a lover of family comedy films, then The War with Grandpa is certainly a must see. This American family comedy film directed by Tim Hill is about a young boy who is upset that he has to share a room with his gramps who moves in with his family. In an attempt to get his room back, Peter declares war. Catch a laugh this holiday season at the comfort of your couch. Available to watch on Amazon Prime.
4.The Princess Switch: Switched Again
Netflix Christmas Movie Queen, Vanessa Hudgens is stepping back into both her lookalike roles again and we are here for it. But this time around, she is taking on a third-party girl, Fiona, who comes to shake things up in the Kingdom. Enjoy every bit of this Christmas family movie on Netflix.
5.Dolly Parton’s Christmas on the Square
Dolly Parton’s film makes you excited for Christmas. It is a sweet musical treat that is an escape for everyone amid what has happened this year. The movie is about a woman who receives a visit from an angel after plans to sell a small town without regard for the people who live there, making them homeless even with Christmas around the corner. If you love musicals based on festivals and want a happy ending, this is definitely a must-watch movie available on Netflix.
6.Alien Xmas
Like its name suggests, a young elf mistakes a tiny alien for a Christmas gift, not knowing her new plaything has plans to destroy Earth’s gravity and steal all the presents but one little guy names X from outer space sets on stopping them and spreading the holiday spirit. Don’t miss out on this holiday animated tale for almost all ages. Available to watch on Netflix.
7.Mariah Carey’s Magical Christmas Special
Faced with a holiday cheer crisis, the North Pole is aware of only one person who can save the day: Mariah Carey, Santa’s great friend. The undoubted Queen of Christmas bounces into action to produce a holiday extravaganza by combining musical performances, innovative animation and dynamic dancing to make the whole world go merry. Something we all need right now. Available to watch on AppleTV+
8.Holidate
This romantic comedy holiday movie is about two strangers who happen to be fed up of being single on holidays. They both decide to join romantic forces by agreeing to be each other’s platonic plus-one all year round. Do they inescapably fall in love? Certainly hard to say! Starring Emma Roberts and Luke Bracey, catch this movie on Netflix.
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