Here are a few movies that are often watched at Christmas. This is not an exhaustive list, but it will jog your memory and give you some clues. Here they are.
1. It's a Wonderful Life. Christmas classic by Frank Capra about a good man on the brink of ruin, about hope and the value of life.
2. Miracle on 34th Street. A heartwarming story about faith, kindness, and the Christmas spirit.
3. A Christmas Story. Classic family comedy with heartwarming humor about Christmas in the 1940s.
4. Home Alone (1 and 2). An iconic Christmas comedy with lots of laughs and mischief, especially from the child protagonist.
5. The King of Kings, a successful animated film in the United States and also in Spain. On Christmas Eve, Charles Dickens tells his son the greatest story ever told.
6. Mickey's Christmas Carol. Short animated adaptation of Dickens' classic featuring Disney characters.
7. The Muppet Christmas Carol. A fun adaptation of Dickens' story featuring the Muppets, ideal for all ages.
8. Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone. Although it is not a Christmas movie, many consider it to be winter/Christmas-themed because of its scenes at Hogwarts with snow and a magical atmosphere. Not all Harry Potter movies are “Christmas movies,” but the first one has iconic scenes for the season.
9. Star Wars. The Star Wars saga encompasses the eternal struggle between good and evil. Good: light, sacrifice, compassion, hope, loyalty. Evil: power, fear, pride, violence, corruption. Related to biblical stories, classical myths, etc.
The Lord of the Rings (10) and The Chronicles of Narnia (11), like the previous one, are often recommended at Christmas, in the same moral and epic vein as Star Wars, each with its own tone.
12. The Polar Express. A magical family adventure during Christmas.
13. Elf. A Christmas comedy beloved for its humor and heart.
14. ‘Life is beautiful’ (1998). Oscar-winning bittersweet comic fable in which a bookseller (Roberto Benigni) uses his imagination to convince his young son that their existence in a Nazi concentration camp is just a game and that they will win the grand prize.
15. Jesus of Nazareth, by Franco Zeffirelli. It depicts the birth of Christ in Bethlehem, narrating in detail the Annunciation, the journey to Bethlehem for the census, and the birth of Jesus in the manger, following the accounts in the Gospels of Luke and Matthew.
16. Love Actually. –Romantic with intertwined stories. A film for adults, not for children, according to critics. An alternative could be Serendipity (17) for example. Or the almost classic Sense and Sensibility (18)u Pride and Prejudice (19), which are not childish.
20. On Sundays. Highly topical. A bright, idealistic 17-year-old girl has to decide what to study at university. Or at least, that's what her family expects her to do. However, the girl feels increasingly closer to God, pray and considers his religious vocation.
Obviously, there are many films missing for lovers of history or other genres. For example, the Oscar-winning Mary Poppins o Smiles and Tears, the emotional Up or the series of Tadeo Jones, animation, and many others.
Series and specials
Some series and specials for Christmas are ‘Christmas with The Chosen: The Messengers’, a special from the popular series. The Chosen which narrates the birth of Christ from the perspective of Mary and Joseph. And also The Nativity (BBC): a four-episode miniseries about the story of Mary and Joseph's faith, and a nine-episode animated biblical series from the production company. Amen Kids.
Resurrection, in 2027
It may be recalled that Mel Gibson's film ‘The Passion of the Christ: Resurrection, 2027’ is scheduled for release in 2027, with some details already confirmed. It will be in two parts, and Finnish actor Jaakko Ohtonen will play Jesus to offer a fresh take on the character, Gibson has reported.
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