Top 15 Family Friendly Christmas Movies for 2024

After a long day of Christmas shopping or tree decorating, there’s nothing better than curling up on the couch with the family, eating lots of snacks and watching a holiday movie on TV.

With a wide selection available, from Disney classics to Christmas comedies, it can be difficult to decide where to start.

We’ve put together a list of our beloved classics and some new releases for 2023 for you to enjoy. So open Quality Street, snuggle up under a blanket and start watching!

Home alone

Photo credit: Disney+

Age classification: PG

We enjoy watching this timeless Christmas film every year and are happy to share it with our children as soon as they are old enough. Believe it or not, Home Alone has been around for 33 years!

Available for streaming on Amazon Prime or Disney+.

Snoepgoedlaan

Debuting in 2023, Candy Cane Lane is a family-friendly comedy that we’re eagerly awaiting. Eddie Murphy plays Chris Carver, who unknowingly makes a deal with a mischievous elf to secure victory in a home decorating competition, without realizing the unrest it will cause in his community.

Age classification: YOU

Released in 1992, it is perhaps the BEST film version of a Christmas Carol ever made, and suitable for all ages. This musical extravaganza features Kermit, Miss Piggy and Gonzo in the classic story of Scrooge and the 3 Ghosts and is one of our festive must-watches EVERY year.

Watch on Disney+

Age classification: YOU

A magical train heading to the North Pole on Christmas Eve, and a young boy who isn’t convinced about Santa Claus… will he change his mind about the wonder of Christmas? Join him on his extraordinary journey to find out in the fantastic Polar Express.

Watch on Netflix

How the Grinch Stole Christmas

Age classification: PG

A fantastic new film to watch with tweens and teens this year, Family Switch sees a family switch bodies just days before Christmas, with the teens becoming the parents and vice versa. They have to complete college interviews, get promoted at work, and land a record deal in their new role.

Watch on Netflix.

Age classification: PG

With the likes of James McAvoy, Hugh Laurie, Bill Nighy, Imelda Staunton and Ashley Jensen playing the characters, this feel-good family film tells the story of Arthur Claus, Santa’s well-meaning but clumsy son, who is determined to make Christmas extra special for 1 special little girl.

Check out Amazon Prime

Age classification: PG

With a star-studded cast including Jim Carrey, Colin Firth and Gary Oldman voicing the characters, this animated version of the Christmas classic is another fantastic way to introduce the story to children and the perfect follow-up if they’ve already enjoyed the Muppet Christmas Carol. !

Check out Amazon Prime

Eleven

Age classification: PG

Will we ever get tired of watching Elf during the Christmas season? We doubt it. The film may be over twenty years old now, but it’s also the ultimate silly, funny and heartwarming holiday film that the whole family can enjoy together.

Check out Amazon Prime

The naughty nine

Age classification: PG

A brand new Christmas movie for 2023, The Naughty Nine tells the story of a young boy, Andy, who is furious at being on Santa’s naughty list. He teams up with eight other children who are also in Santa’s bad books to stage an intervention to change the big man’s mind. A great watch for the kids!

Watch on Disney+

Klaus

Photo credit: Netflix

Age classification: YOU

Is it even Christmas if you haven’t seen The Snowman? It is consistently rated as one of the best holiday movies of all time and is simply the most perfect movie ever for Christmas Eve.

Watch on Channel 4 on Christmas Eve

Frozen

Age classification: PG

While it may not be a traditional Christmas movie, the abundance of snow will captivate the kids. Every child loves it, giving you the chance to wrap presents or prepare food while they are engrossed. (You can also feign interest for the hundredth time and enjoy a quiet nap!)

Available on Amazon Prime