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Holiday Movie Marathon: 20 Must-Watch Films to Distract You and Your Loved Ones

As the holiday season approaches, it’s essential to have a lineup of entertaining movies to keep everyone occupied. To help you out, we’ve curated a list of 20 festive films from the top four streaming services: Netflix, Max, Hulu, and Prime Video.

Netflix Favorites

1. Klaus: A beautifully animated, award-winning film that’s often overlooked. It’s a heartwarming Christmas tale that’s perfect for the whole family.
2. The Christmas Chronicles: While it may not be everyone’s cup of hot cocoa, Kurt Russell shines as a jolly Santa Claus.
3. The Family Man: A modern Christmas classic starring Nicolas Cage, which is a rare gem in the 21st century.
4. The Christmas Chronicles 2: Not as impressive as the original, but it’s still a fun, lighthearted watch for kids.
5. Hot Frosty: So bad it’s good – a hilarious, cringe-worthy movie to poke fun at with friends and family.

Max Must-Sees

1. Christmas Vacation: A timeless classic that never gets old, with Clark Griswold’s relatable struggles making it a holiday staple.
2. A Christmas Story: A nostalgic, feel-good film that’s often misunderstood – it’s a warm, fuzzy slice of Americana.
3. 8-Bit Christmas: A recent gem that’s reminiscent of A Christmas Story, but with a Nintendo 64 twist.
4. The Polar Express: A visually stunning film that captures the essence of Christmas, despite its slightly creepy animation style.
5. Elf: The best Christmas movie of the last 20 years – no introduction needed!

Hulu Highlights

1. Christmas Vacation: Yes, it’s on both Max and Hulu – it’s that good!
2. A Christmas Story: Another dual-listing, because it’s a holiday classic.
3. Jingle All the Way: An Arnold Schwarzenegger classic with an inexplicable Austrian accent – a fun, nostalgic watch.
4. The Polar Express: Another dual-listing, because who doesn’t love a good train ride to the North Pole?
5. Elf: Yep, it’s on Hulu too – because Will Ferrell’s Buddy is a holiday icon.

Prime Video Picks

1. Santa Claus is Coming To Town: A Rankin/Bass classic with Fred Astaire narrating and Mickey Rooney as Santa – a holiday treat.
2. Jingle All the Way: Another Prime Video listing, because Arnold’s humor is infectious.
3. Love Actually: A British ensemble cast delivering a heartwarming, feel-good film.
4. It’s A Wonderful Life: A timeless classic that needs no introduction – a must-watch during the holidays.
5. The Holiday: A solid, underrated British film that’s perfect for a cozy night in.