3 alternative Christmas movies to stream on Netflix, Prime Video and Disney+

EntertainmentStreaming3 alternative Christmas movies to stream on Netflix, Prime Video and Disney+Elf and Home Alone are obviously brilliant, be here are three other films you might not have thought to watch this holiday seasonWhen you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works.

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Ever since it was scientifically proven thatDie Hardis the greatest Christmas film ever made, studios have pushed to take that elusive second-place slot in our seasonal viewing.

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Wizards, dragons, romance, murder and the existential dread of our school years might not seem very festive but there is simply no doubt that theHarry Potterseries of films are modern day Christmas classics.

There are sections set at Xmas time, there is snow, the giving of gifts and every year since 2011 the networks have bombarded us with the films being used as a weekly run up to the big day.

And we are absolutely fine with this.

We see them lined up and instantly we know its holiday season, such is their appeal and impact. Nothing says Christmas like a grown man with no nose chasing children around a school.

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Tim Burton’s 1993 stop motion classic is as alternative as can be, while still remaining an absolute banger of a Christmas film.

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A modern day (well, 80s) interpretation of Charles DickensA Christmas Carol,Scroogedstars the biggest alternative comedy legend of the day – Bill Murray. It also features a raft of special effects and a script sharper than was really necessary, proving that Christmas and comedy are great bed fellows.

Add to this stand-out performances from Carol Kane and Bobcat Golthwait and you have one of the best Xmas movies ever.

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