10 Warm, Fuzzy And Magical Christmas Special Films To Watch This Year

That time of the year is here when the smell of cakes, the sparkle of lights and the warmth of hot beverages surrounds us. Many of us wait for Christmas every year especially for the films and television shows that are released for the occasion. From romantic comedy to family drama, the watch list of 2021 is filled with fresh content.

The thing about Christmas special films and shows is that they guarantee warm and fuzzy feelings to the audience. A genre that is only about good things and nothing else. The emotions of love, the joy of reuniting with family members and everything else that goes with the spirit of the holidays.

Here Are 10 Christmas Films Released in 2021 You Can Put On Your Watchlist:

• Love Hard

Actor Nina Dobrev starrer plays with the infamous practice of catfishing. When you talk to person A online and meet person B offline. The film playfully explores how being catfished is not such a bad thing because the catfisher is often an insecure person unsure if they are lovable hence they find a way to by making up lies about their identity.

The show also has Jimmy O Yang and Darren Barnet. The romantic comedy has been written by Danny Mackey and Rebecca Ewing. Hernán Jiménez has directed the film. You can watch the film on Netflix.

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• Home Sweet Home Alone

The Home Alone franchise much loved by kids and adults alike has come up with its sixth film and it is just as mischievous as the old films. A kid named Max is mistaken for a thief by two adults who plot to get their possession back from him. The kid gets left behind alone in his house when his family members leave the town to celebrate holidays and he mishears the adults plotting to kidnap him. The kid leaves no stone unturned to give hell to the adults. The film has been directed by Dan Mazer and stars actors such as Ellie Kemper, Archie Yates, Aisling Bea among others. You can watch this film on Disney+Hotstar

• A Boy Called Christmas

This adventure film, as the name suggests, is about a boy named Nikolas. He goes out in search of his father to the snowy regions of the north and discovers magical beings-elves. He ends up in a place called Elfhelm. His cute companions, a pet mouse and a reindeer make his journey worthwhile and an absolute treat to watch on Christmas this year. The film has been directed by Gil Kenan. It is based on the book of the same title written by Matt Haig. Catch this movie on Netflix.

• The Princess Switch 3

The third season of the bizarre yet magical series was released this year for the holiday season. Earlier, there were just two look-alikes but they meet their doppelganger named Fiona in the new season and make her join their very identical looking group. The catch is that the Christmas relic has been stolen by someone and only Fiona can help retrieve it and save the holiday spirit. The series is available to stream on Netflix and has been directed by Michael Rohl.

• Single All The Way

This fun romantic comedy starring Jennifer Coolidge, Luke Macfarlane and Michael Urie is about two best friends who came to be romantic partners. When a man named Peter is worried about his family asking about his date for Christmas, he asks his best friend James to play his fake boyfriend. Peter's family play such good matchmakers that the boys realise their love for each other and the audience gets their happy ending. Watch this movie on Netflix.

• Castle Christmas

Mary Lambert has directed a star-studded romantic comedy in which the female protagonist drives the story. The bestselling author, played by Brooke Shields, escapes in event of a scandal and finds herself at a mystical castle in Scotland. She falls in love with it and makes every attempt to own it. That is when she locks horns with the real owner of the castle, a duke who she won't hate later on. The story has been written by Ally Carter and Kim Beyer-Johnson. It's available to watch on Netflix.

• Robin Robin

One of the most endearing releases of 2021 is about a little bird who is raised by a family of mice. Unaware of how to fly and her identity, she makes a wish on a Christmas star. The animated film later gives one of many important lessons on life. It has been directed by Michael Please and Dan Ojari. This film is also available on Netflix.

• Father Christmas Is Back

This holiday comedy revolves around four sisters who have met each other after a long time on Christmas in the Yorkshire mansion. Their meeting uncovers an age-old family secret and changes the course of the film. But everything happens in good humour. The family members share a peculiar last name-Christmas. The film has been directed by Mick Davis and Philippe Martinez.

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• 8-Bit Christmas

This Christmas special is about a 10-year-old boy's quest for the greatest video game. The catch is that he lives in the Chicago of 1980s hence the story is anything but realistic. Actor Neil Patrick Harris has been starred in the film and plays the adult, Jake Doyle.

• Silent Christmas

The black comedy featuring Keira Knightly and Mathew Goode is far from an ordinary Christmas film. It is set in the countryside of England and starts with a strange dinner. To quote the official plot of the film, it deals with "mankind's imminent destruction" and how the holiday spirits are not enough for it to go away. The film has been directed by Camille Griffin and produced by Maven Screen Media, Endeavor and Marv Studios.