5 best Christmas movies to stream on Disney Plus

Mixi December 23, 2020 | 14:38

Disney Plus Christmas movies are the perfect way to celebrate the holidays as we get closer to the big day. Let's round up the best Christmas movies Disney has to offer.

Tis the season for Christmas movies! If you’re looking to get into the holiday spirit, look no further than Disney+. Since there’s no place like home for the holidays, gather your family, grab a cup of hot cocoa and make it a December—and November—to remember with these Christmas films streaming on Disney+. Here are all the family Christmas movies on Disney Plus right now.

The Santa Clause

5 best Christmas movies to stream on Disney Plus

The Santa Clause. Photo: ABC News

This is possibly one of my favourite Christmas movies of all time, which sees Tim Allen play the role of a divorced father, who unwittingly kills Santa Claus and ends up taking on the mantle of Santa Claus. I love how the movie plays on fact that Tim Allen’s character doesn’t want to be Santa and over the next year, slowly transforms into a traditional looking Santa. It’s got some daft moments and plenty of humour. Judge Reinhold also has a great role in the movie as the “step-father” who is trying to discredit the ex-husband.

Noelle

Noelle. Photo: Disney Plus

Anna Kendrick in a Christmas movie. If that doesn't sell this enough, Bill Hader plays the anxious brother to her bright and sparky Noelle, Santa's daughter and bringer of Christmas spirit to all. When Santa dies, it's Nick Kringle's time to take over the Santa mantle. Instead, he takes off on a reindeer. It's up to Noelle to bring her brother back to the North Pole in time for the big day. Kendrick channels all the charming fish-out-of-water high jinks as she navigates the world south of the pole.

The Christmas Carol

A Christmas Carol. Photo: Citadel Theatre

Disney’s animated movie starring Jim Carrey as the classic Scrooge, in this version of the classic Christmas story. There have been many remakes and modern versions of this story, but this one stands out as my favourite Disney version. I love the animation style in this movie and how it allows the movie to explore a more fun adventurous side of the story, plus show a great representation of that period.

Iron Man 3

Iron Man 3. Photo: Reddit

We're starting with Iron Man 3. Yes, really. This is a Christmas movie, because Marvel published an 1,800-word article telling you it's a Christmas movie. "It's hard to argue with the holiday setting, the gift-giving, the repenting for past mistakes, and Tony wanting to be better -- not just for himself but the people around him, too." The movie is also about Iron Man facing a national terrorism campaign on the United States. Happy holidays!

Miracle on 34th Street

Miracle on 34th Street. Photo: Focus Newspaper

The classic 1947 version of this holiday tale deserves to be in our list of the best Disney Plus Christmas movies. Macy’s department store in New York City, like many stores, has its own Santa Claus for Christmas. However, the man who has Macy’s Santa gig, Kris Kringle (played by Edmund Gwenn), insists that he’s the real deal. It all comes together in a now-famous court scene, where we find out whether or not Santa Claus is real. Be prepared with some tissues.

That’s a look at the best Disney Plus Christmas movies. And if you’re looking for more to watch, head here for a list of even more Christmas favorites on all of the streaming platforms. We hope you have a great holiday watching movies on your favorite streaming service.