The Ultimate Christmas Film Tick List

Christmas is fast approaching, the days are dark and cold, and there’s really nothing for it but to use these coming weeks to tick off all your favourite holiday movies and get in the festive feel.

“Challenge accepted” you say? Lucky for you, we’ve curated the Ultimate Christmas Film Tick List including your very own downloadable scoresheet. So get crackin’!
Download HERE

THE HOLIDAY
We’ll start you off on an obvious one, because who doesn’t need a bit of Mr Napkin Head in their lives. Catch Jude Law, Jack Black, Kate Winslet and Cameron Diaz in a Christmas love story that would melt even the Grinch’s heart.

KLAUS
Following a classic with a newbie… a newbie that should automatically become a classic.
Beautifully animated, Klaus presents an origin story for Santa Claus, set in the bleak, snowy town of Smeerensburg. Both kids and adults will get a kick out of this one.

MIRACLE ON 34TH STREET
Defending Santa Clause in court might just be the most honourable job you could ever have. This 1947 classic stands the test of time for Christmas cheer. Tickets still available to catch Miracle on 34th Street in the Winter Night Garden.

ELF
We love him, we love him, we love him. Buddy will bring cheer into the darkest winter afternoon, so load up your spaghetti with maple syrup, marshmallows and M&Ms, and hunker down for your annual screening.

FROZEN 2
Yes we are going with the sequel here. One) because we love it, but two) what screams Christmas spirit more than peace for all, and neighbourly reconciliation. The follow up to smash-hit Frozen does not disappoint with enchanted forests, magical salamanders and enraged spirits.

IT’S A WONDERFUL LIFE
Guardian Angels and good deeds. This year it’s more fun to review George Bailey’s life than the disaster that is 2020. So put your feet up and enjoy some escapism with this timeless classic.

HOW THE GRINCH STOLE CHRISTMAS
His heart was three sizes too small, but the punch this movie continues to deliver isn’t! Tune in for the ultimate redemption story, and all the cheer Whoville and their over-the-top Christmas joy can provide.

LOVE ACTUALLY
Although it might feel a little hard to watch Alan Rickman break Emma Thompson’s heart this year, would the festive season really be complete without the soul-soothing tradition of Love Actually?

THE OFFICE, SEASON 2 EP.10, ‘THE CHRISTMAS PARTY’
Rouge, because this isn’t technically a movie… but as we can’t have Christmas Parties this year this side-shaking comedy is more appropriate than ever.

THE MUPPET CHRISTMAS CAROL
The Muppets’ version of Scrooge’s tale… do we really need to say more? Head back to your childhood with this fantastic musical comedy. Plus, you’ve still got a chance to see it on the big screen in our enchanted Winter Night Garden.

THE GRINCH
Jim Carrey will forever be in our hearts but this new animated version of The Grinch is not to be missed. With a killer new soundtrack including a new ‘You’re A Mean One, Mr. Grinch’ by Tyler, the Creator, parents will be grooving along too. Bring the whole family along and catch The Grinch in the Snow Kingdom.

THE SANTA CLAUSE
Nothing ignites nostalgia like some Tim Allen chuckles. Scott Calvin and his son step up big time to make sure that Christmas isn’t cancelled.

THE BEST MAN HOLIDAY
Nearly 15 years after they were last together, our favourite college friends reunite. With long forgotten rivalries and passions, this film is perfect for living out our most dramatic lives.

HOME ALONE
With all our extra time at home this year, we bet you know exactly how you’d booby trap it to protect against holiday invaders. But if you’re struggling, just turn to Kevin for some inspiration.

DIE HARD
To be honest we were too scared of the Die Hard fans to leave this off a Christmas film list. But maybe a little bit of action-packed, Bruce Willis rescuing is exactly what we need this year. Want that big screen action, catch Die Hard in the Snow Kingdom this Jan.

Completed your tick list? Let us know what film came out on top for your household on our Instagram: @Backyardcinema

*Images copyright of Netflix, New Line Cinema, Universal Pictures, Walt Disney Pictures and Jim Henson Productions, Blackmaled Productions and Sean Daniel Company (in order of appearance).