'I'm a TV writer and these are my Christmas film top picks and where to watch them'
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Christmas is finally here, so now is the time to stick your feet up and indulge in some beloved festive films. Whether you’re in the mood for a seasonal rom-com or some family friendly animation that everyone can enjoy, there are countless Christmas classics available now on TV and streaming platforms.
All of our top picks come from the likes of Disney+, Netflix, Sky and Amazon’s Prime Video, each of which are available with a raft of money-saving deals. Disney+ now starts at £4.99 a month, while Prime Video is free for 30 days with an Amazon Prime free trial.
Elsewhere, Sky has just unveiled a new £25 TV, Sky Cinema, Netflix and Paramount+ bundle with more than 1,000 films on-demand, including a flurry of festive favourites. There’s still time to get Sky in time for Christmas if you act fast and sign by 9pm on December 23.
READ MORE: TopTech: Our team's favourite Neom, Kindle, Smeg, Garmin and Sky deals from the Christmas sales. READ MORE: Boxing Day sales 2024: Best early deals for last-minute gifts in time for Christmas. So, read on for our pick of the best films to watch over Christmas and where to watch them.
Will Ferrell’s turn as Buddy, the human raised by elves, has made him an unlikely Christmas star. He fronts the beloved 2003 comedy from Iron Man director Jon Favreau as a fish-out-of-water in the Big Apple. Elf opens on Christmas Eve, as an orphan baby crawls into Santa’s bag of gifts and gets mistakenly taken to the North Pole. As a human raised by elves, Buddy (Ferrell) comes to realise he doesn’t fit in, so sets out to New York City determined to find his biological father (James Caan) and a place where he belongs.
