Christmas is here and parents love to look plans related to these parties to make with our kids: excursions, crafts, shows ... One of the plans that never disappoints is home theater. Choosing a good movie and watching it as a family is always a fantastic and very helpful leisure idea for winter evenings in which the weather does not accompany.
A few days ago we proposed a selection of movies to watch with children on Netflix, HBO, Amazon Prime and Movistar +. But today we wanted to remember those Christmas classics of our childhood that you will love to see again with your children, and more current ones that are a symbol of cinema at this time.
1) The big family
This classic of Spanish cinema is one of the films that should not be missing at the Christmas party table. It tells the story of a family made up of 15 children and the enormous economic difficulties they have to lead a normal life. Who does not remember the mythical scene of the whole family looking for Chencho in the Plaza Mayor of Madrid at Christmas?
- Year: 1962
- Recommended age: All public.
In Babies and more19 Christmas movies to watch as a family, sorted by age2) Charlie Brown's Christmas
Charlie Brown is depressed because he thinks Christmas is meaningless and has become an exclusively commercial party. A classic animated short film that will make us all reflect on the true value that Christmas parties have.
- Year: 1965
- Recommended age: All public.
3) A Christmas with Mickey
This beautiful animated short film, starring Mickey Mouse, was a classic of our childhood and will now dazzle our children again. It is based on Dickens' "Christmas Tales" and tells the story of Boob, an endearing employee who wants to leave work to return home and celebrate Christmas with his family, in the face of his greedy boss.
- Year: 1983
- Recommended age: All public.
4) Christmas stories
Lovely family comedy that tells the story of Ralphie, a nine-year-old boy who wishes to receive a very special gift for Christmas. But it will not be easy, and to achieve this you must convince your teacher, your parents and Santa Claus himself.
- Year: 1983
- Recommended age: +7 years
5) The Gremlins
Without a doubt, "Los Gremlins" is one of the Christmas classics for all the parents of the 80's generation, although it is not advisable to see it with young children because it contains certain scenes that can be impressive for them.
This is a movie classic, sometimes funny and moving but in others mysterious and scary. The transformation of these little beings and their diabolical behavior will not leave the viewer indifferent.
- Year: 1984
- Recommended age: +12 years.
In Babies and moreThe 11 best Christmas movies of all time for children 6) Ghosts attack the boss
This is a satire of the famous work "Christmas Story" by Charles Dickens, which tells the story of a despotic and greedy television executive who receives the visit of three Christmas ghosts: the past, the present and the from the future. How will your mentality change as a result of these visits?
- Year: 1988
- Recommended age: +7 years
7) Help, it's Christmas!
Clark Griswold, is a family man with a great Christmas spirit that aims to surprise everyone with a magical and special Christmas. But a series of disastrous events will prevent it. A fun comedy to watch as a family where laughter is guaranteed.
- Year: 1989
- Recommended age: +7 years
8) Jack Frost: Dad is a snowman
Jack Frost is an acclaimed musician who, due to his work, spends little time at home with his family. But when he dies in a car accident, he returns to become a spectacular snowman who will become his son's inseparable playmate.
- Year: 1989
- Recommended age: +7 years
9) Home alone
Kevin is eight years old and is part of a very large family. When his parents accidentally forget him at home when leaving on vacation, he will have to face only two thieves who intend to storm his home.
- Year: 1990
- Recommended age: All public
In EspinofThe 33 best Christmas movies10) Eduardo Scissorhands
On Christmas night, an old woman tells her granddaughter the story of a boy created by an inventor who died before finishing her work. The young Eduardo has a sinister and unfinished aspect that forces him to stay away from the world for many years ... until a woman discovers him and decides to welcome him into his house.
- Year: 1990
- Recommended age: +7 years
11) Home alone 2
It's been two years since Kevin's family's fatal carelessness left him alone at home. But history repeats itself again, although this time with New York City as a backdrop ... but also at Christmas!
- Year: 1992
- Recommended age: All public
12) Teleñecos in Christmas Story
Another great adaptation of the work of Charles Dickens, especially aimed at the smallest of the house. On this occasion, Michael Caine, the miser Mr. Scrooge, shares a flat with the funny Teleñecos in an endearing film to revive as a family.
- Year: 1992
- Recommended age: All public
13) Nightmare before Christmas
In this great work by Tim Burton, the lord of Halloween has a vision of Christmas completely contrary to what people feel, so he decides to kidnap Santa Claus and sow terror in every corner.
- Year: 1993
- Recommended age: +7 years
14) Something to remember
Lovable romantic comedy starring Tom Hanks that you will love to see again in the company of your family. It tells the story of a widowed man, whose son decides to call a radio show on Christmas day asking for a very special wish: that his father find love again.
- Year: 1993
- Recommended age: +7 years
15) Go Santa Claus!
Funny comedy that will make you have a good time with your family, with laughter and emotion guaranteed. It tells the story of Scott, a man who must take responsibility for becoming Santa Claus for one night, when he discovers that the true Santa Claus has suffered a terrible accident.
- Year: 1994
- Recommended age: All public
16) Miracle in the city
During a Christmas parade organized by department stores, the man who plays Santa Claus is replaced by indisposition by an old man named Kris, who perfectly embroiders his role. So much so, that he ends up assuring everyone that he is the real Santa!
- Year: 1994
- Recommended age: All public
17) Little Women
Set in the American Secession War, four middle-class sisters must face the economic sufferings of the time and overcome the difficulties caused by the absence of their father in the family. Several scenes from the movie have Christmas as a backdrop.
- Year: 1994
- Recommended age: +7 years
18) A father in distress
Who does not remember this great comedy by Arnold Schwarzenegger, in the role of a father burdened to fulfill his son's wishes? It tells the story of a busy businessman who promises his son to give him his favorite doll for Christmas, without knowing that the toy he has ordered will not be easy to get.
- Year: 1996
- Recommended age: All public
19) Rudolph, the red-nosed reindeer
This beautiful animated film tells the story of Rudolph, the extraordinary red-nosed reindeer that guides Santa's sleigh. But before that, Rudolph will live a great adventure to face the evil ice queen, who intends to destroy Christmas.
- Year: 1998
- Recommended age: All public
20) The Grinch
"The Grinch" is one of the films that can be seen on the billboard of the cinemas this Christmas, but before this adaptation we could enjoy another film starring Jim Carrey, which also marked the beginning of the adolescence of many of the parents of today.
- Year 2000
- Recommended age: All public
In Babies and more Children's films: the most anticipated film premieres for Christmas 2018-201921) Family Man
Jack Campbell is an egocentric businessman whose only obsession is work and a life full of luxury. One day, after an incident in a store on Christmas Eve, he wakes up living another life completely different from the one he led. A comedy to watch as a family that will make us reflect on the true meaning of life.
- Year 2000
- Recommended age: +7 years
22) Elf
On Christmas night, a baby accidentally sneaks into Santa's sack and ends up in his magical North Pole workshop, being educated and raised by elves. When he grows up, this peculiar elf discovers that he is not like the others, and decides to undertake a trip to the city in search of his true family.
- Year 2003
- Recommended age: All public
23) A crazy Christmas
When the only daughter of the Krank marriage leaves home for the first time, her grieving parents decide to skip the holiday season and go on vacation. But everything changes when the girl returns home, and her parents must seek hasty ideas to celebrate Christmas. A crazy and fun comedy to enjoy as a family.
- Year: 2004
- Recommended age: +7 years
24) Christmas story
Based on the work of Dickens, this adaptation interpreted by Jim Carrey captivates the whole family for the emotionality of his story. Scrooge is a grumpy and grumpy man who after receiving the visit of three ghosts realizes that he must act immediately to counteract so many years of selfishness and resentment.
- Year 2009
- Recommended age: All public
25) Arthur Christmas: Operation Gift
Great animated film that responds to the two Christmas riddles that all children ever consider: how is Santa Claus able to distribute gifts to all the children in the world in one night? ... and what would happen if he had a I forget?
- Year 2011
- Recommended age: All public
26) The origin of the guardians
Santa Claus, the Tooth Fairy, the Easter Bunny, the Guardian of Dreams and a boy with powers called Frost join together on a unique mission to protect children from an evil spirit that wants to sow all hearts with fear .
- Year 2012
- Recommended age: All public
In EspinofThe 29 best animated films in history27) Rescuing Santa Claus
The elf Bernard has only one desire: to join the team of elves who work helping Santa Claus so that Christmas reaches every corner of the world. But when a wicked villain wants to put Santa Claus in check, Bernard will show off his bravery and ingenuity to save Christmas.
- Year 2013
- Recommended age: All public
