The season of hot chocolate, apple cider, and sparkling gifts is here. Christmas is not just a one-day thing, it's a season, a celebration that goes on till the New Year and what better way to spend the holidays than watching some wonderful films on the marathon with that hot chocolate?
With the Christmas season comes a bucket full of heartwarming films that are most appreciated during the holidays as you cosy up in bed. As we're approaching December, here's a list of films you don't want to miss and must add to your watchlist.
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Christmas Films 2022
The Noel Diary
Directed by Charles Shyer, The Noel Diary explores the story of a best-selling author called Jacob Turner (Justin Hartley) who returns to his childhood home post his mother's demise just around Christmas and finds a diary that holds secrets not just to his past but also to a woman (Barrett Doss) whom he befriends on their journey together to unravel the mystery behind her identity.
Written by Rebecca Connor, Richard Paul Evans, Charles Shyer and David Golden, the film beautifully uncovers layers of relationships in a family and the quest to constantly find happiness inwards and outwards. Based on the novel by Richard Paul Evans, the film also features Bonnie Bedelia and James Remar in supporting roles. Hartley, of the This Is Us fame, performs his character exceptionally well and the film serves as an adorable watch for the audience this season.
The film The Noel Diary was released on the over-the-top (OTT) platform Netflix on November 24.
Falling For Christmas
Directed by Janeen Damian, the film pleasantly beings Lindsay Lohan as the main lead abroad. Lohan essays the role of Sierra Belmont, a young, heiress to a skiing empire, who is newly engaged to her over-the-top influencer fiancé Tad (George Young).
Belmont is on a skiing trip when, in an accident, she falls off a cliff and is diagnosed with amnesia. The story explores how she loses her memory and finds herself in the care of a smaller ski resort owner Jake (Chord Overstreet). The film has all the Christmas feels, the first being a hell lot of snow. Falling For Christmas will make for a decent watch if you’re looking for a light-hearted rom-com.
The film Falling For Christmas was released on the OTT platform Netflix on November 10.
Mickey Saves Christmas
Anything to do with Mickey Mouse and friends will make for a great watch regardless of the season. However, this Christmas brings a special treat as Mickey Saves Christmas will stream on OTT platforms in the coming days.
Disney's holiday special show will explore how Mickey, Minnie and their friends plan a perfect Christmas celebration at their snowy cabin. However, their celebration stumbles upon a huge hurdle when Pluto drives Santa to misplace the presents on his sleigh. The latest ">trailer release shows how the film, true to its title, will follow these friends as they travel to the North Pole on a quest to save Christmas and learn the meaning of the festival.
Mickey Saves Christmas will release on the streaming platform Disney+ Hotstar on December 9.
Something From Tiffany's
This romantic Christmas drama explores how an accidental encounter can lead to a beautiful love story. Directed by Daryl Wein, Something From Tiffany's is one of the most-awaited Christmas love stories of this year and features Zoey Deutch and Kendrick Sampson. The story reveals how the characters Rachel and Ethan function through a gift mix-up and, in the process, find true love. The film also features Shay Mitchell and Ray Nicholson in prominent roles.
Something From Tiffany's will release on Amazon Prime Video on December 9.
The Boss Baby: Christmas Bonus
Everyone waits for a Boss Baby instalment film, and here we're talking about a Christmas-themed Boss Baby story. The film which is all set to release this December will follow the aftermath events of an accidental swap of place between Boss Baby and one of Santa Clause's elves and how he gets stranded at the North Pole.
The Boss Baby: Christmas Bonus will release on the OTT platform Netflix on December 6.