We've listed our faves to really get you into the spirit!

Is there really a better feeling than watching a Christmas film?

Watching Christmas films has now become essential to getting you in the mood for the festive season and rightly so. This is the only time of year that you’re allowed to watch Christmas films so enjoy it.

But now we have a problem. Which films do you choose? We've listed our top ten favourites to help you decide!

Elf

We start this list off with a universally loved and hugely popular Christmas hit, Elf. The film stars Will Ferrell as Buddy the Elf in his search for his real father in New York City, getting into trouble everywhere he goes.

Elf is a family favourite and perfect for getting you in the Christmas spirit.

Home Alone & Home Alone 2: Lost In New York

Next up on this list is Home Alone and its sequel Home Alone 2: Lost In New York. Home Alone tells the story of a young boy in a big family who gets accidentally left behind at Christmas as the family leave for their family trip to Paris. What follows is a crazy mixture of events for young Kevin (played by Macaulay Culkin), including fighting off two burglars. The craziest part is that they somehow lose Kevin again in the sequel! Both films feature a great cast and a lot of laugh out loud moments.

Love Actually

 Love Actually boasts an impressive cast of British actors in this Christmas themed rom-com and follows the lives of multiple different people around the festive season. The cast list is too long for us to name in this list and there is plenty of laughs to be had throughout. If you haven’t seen this film yet, what are you waiting for?

It’s A Wonderful Life

It’s A Wonderful Life is generally considered one of the most critically acclaimed films ever and for good reason. George Bailey (James Stewart) is a man who is down in the dumps (to say the least) and has given up on life. But what happens when his guardian angel arrives on the scenes and shows him all of the lives he has touched?

The Muppet Christmas Carol

The Muppet’s take on the classic tale of A Christmas Carol is fun for all the family. Michael Caine takes up the role of Scrooge and Kermit and the gang make up the rest of the cast. We’re sure you know the plot of this film by now, so enjoy!

Nativity! 

Paul Maddens (Martin Freeman) is a schoolteacher who’s always dreamed of being in show business. When he’s tasked with running the school’s nativity play, Paul must enlist the help of Hollywood producer/ex-girlfriend Jennifer (Ashley Jensen) to make sure they beat the rivalling school.

The Polar Express

The Polar Express is a story about a young boy who has his doubts about how real Santa is and the magical journey he takes on The North Pole aboard the Polar Express. This animated film is very popular Christmas movie and stars Tom Hanks in various roles.

The Grinch

The Grinch is a live action adaptation of the Dr Seuss story ‘How The Grinch Stole Christmas!’ and stars Jim Carrey in the lead role. The film tells the tale of a mean, old Grinch with a hatred of Christmas and the residents of Whoville and the lengths he will go to ruin it for everyone. Does he manage to pull it off?

Miracle On 34th Street

The 1994 remake of the classic Miracle On 34th Street is a classic in its own right. The film focuses around 6 year old Susan (Mara Wilson) who doesn’t quite believe in Santa, but ends up meeting a man who claims to be him. Is this man the real Santa Claus? Watch it to find out.

The Nightmare Before Christmas 

The ultimate debate on whether The Nightmare Before Christmas is a Christmas film or a Halloween film is a legendary one. We like to think it’s both!

This stop-motion animated film tells the tale of Jack Skeleton (The Pumpkin King of Halloween Town) and his discovery of the neighbouring Christmas town. This sends Jack on a crazed quest to put on his own Christmas and what follows is unique to say the least.

If you’re looking for a film to get you in the mood for Christmas, we’re sure you’ll enjoy at least a few of these.