At Movieland, we’re always excited to recommend great films, and with the holiday season upon us, it’s the perfect time to revisit timeless classics like The Grinch, Christmas Vacation, and the ever-popular Elf. However, this year, we invite you to step beyond the usual festive fare and explore some more unconventional choices—controversial picks, hidden gems, and perhaps a few you’ve never encountered before. Enjoy our curated Christmas selections throughout December and into the New Year. Merry Christmas from all of us at Movieland!
1. BATMAN RETURNS (1992)
The evil Penguin wants to take control of Gotham City and uses Max Shreck to reach his goal. Meanwhile, Batman does everything in his power to stop the Penguin while Catwoman has an agenda of her own.
Watch on BINGE2. EDWARD SCISSORHANDS (1990)
Edward, a synthetic man with scissor hands, is taken in by Peg, a kindly Avon lady, after the passing of his inventor. Things take a turn for the worse when he is blamed for a crime he did not commit.
Watch on disney+3. DIE HARD (1988)
Just as Detective McClane lands in LA to spend Christmas with his wife, he learns about a hostage situation in an office building. Hans Gruber is the culprit and McClane’s wife is one of the hostages.
watch on DISNEY+4. DEAR SANTA (2024)
When a young boy mails his Christmas wish list to Santa with one crucial spelling error, a devilish Jack Black arrives to wreak havoc on the holidays.
watch on BINGE5. BAD SANTA (2003)
Rather than spreading good cheer, Willie, a swindler dressed up as Santa, and his elf partner Marcus try to rob a mall. Their motive fails when the thief befriends an eight-year-old boy.
RENT ON PRIME VIDEO6. THE FAMILY MAN (2000)
Jack is a businessman who rejected family life many years ago for carefree bachelorhood. One day, he wakes up in a completely new world where he is married to an old girlfriend and has children.
watch on netflix7. FRIDAY AFTER NEXT (2002)
When a burglar robs Craig and D-Day on Christmas Eve, the penniless cousins must acquire rent money quickly. Chaos ensues as they get hired as a security guard and stumble into trouble.
watch on APPLE TV8. SCROOGED (1988)
A cynically selfish TV executive is haunted by three spirits from the past, present and future. With the help of the ghosts, he realises that he must reform himself.
watch on BINGE9. CHRISTMAS WITH THE KRANKS (2004)
The Kranks scandalise everyone when they declare that they won’t be celebrating Christmas. But, when their daughter decides to visit home, they get off on a mad rush to organise a spanking Christmas.
watch on BINGE10. DECK THE HALLS (2006)
Steve and his new neighbour, Buddy, try to outdo each other in decorating their houses for Christmas. However, Buddy’s extravagantly-decorated house overshadows Steve’s, causing a conflict.
WATCH ON NETFLIX11. JINGLE ALL THE WAY (1996)
Howard, a mattress salesman, is always busy with his work. On Christmas Eve he finds himself running all over town and competing with every parent to get his son a Turbo Man action figure.
WATCH ON DISNEY+12. GRUMPY OLD MEN (1993)
Two friends turned foes find their rivalry escalating to new heights when they fall for the same woman. However, amid their feud, they still find a reason to help each other.
RENT ON PRIME VIDEO13. JACK FROST (1998)
When Charlie’s father Jack Frost dies in a car accident, Charlie slips into depression at a young age. However, his joy meets no bounds when Jack returns as a snowman to spend quality time with him.
RENT ON APPLE TV14. LOOK WHO’S TALKING NOW (1993)
James and Mollie expand their family by adopting a street dog and a pedigree poodle, who talk to each other. Meanwhile, James’s new job requires him to spend more time with his employer Samantha.
WATCH ON BINGE15. THE HOLIDAY (2006)
Two girls from different countries swap homes for the holidays to get away from their relationship issues. However, their lives change unexpectedly when they meet and fall in love with two local guys.
WATCH ON BINGE16. HOME ALONE (1990)
Eight-year-old Kevin is accidentally left behind when his family leaves for France. At first, he’s happy to be in charge; but when thieves try to break into his home, he puts up a fight like no other.
WATCH ON DISNEY+17. 8-BIT CHRISTMAS (2021)
In 1980s Chicago, a 10-year-old embarks on a quest to get the latest and greatest video game system for Christmas.
RENT ON PRIME VIDEO18. THE NIGHT BEFORE (2015)
Ethan, Isaac and Chris are best friends who have celebrated every Christmas Eve together. Things take a turn when Isaac and Chris decide to end their decade-long tradition.
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