Our Holiday Film List: Classic Favorites, New Releases & Hidden Gems

You may have seen them already, but maybe not! Whether it’s a re-watch or first time, they’re sure to brighten your holiday.

Tyler’s pick: The Guardians of the Galaxy Holiday Special (2022)

The Guardians are on a mission to make Christmas unforgettable for Quill and head to Earth in search of the perfect present.

Stream it on Disney+.

Jesse’s Pick: Klaus (2019)

After proving himself to be the worst student at the academy, a postman (voiced by Jason Schwartzman) is sent to a frozen town in the North where he discovers a reclusive toymaker named Klaus (voiced by JK Simmons).

Stream it on Netflix.

Hilary’s Pick: A Charlie Brown Christmas (1965)

A Charlie Brown Christmas is a 1965 animated television special. It is the first TV special based on the comic strip Peanuts, by Charles M. Schulz. Produced by Lee Mendelson and directed by Bill Melendez, the program made its debut on CBS on December 9, 1965.

Stream it on Apple TV.

Makiah’s Pick: This Christmas (2007)

At holiday time, family matriarch Ma'Dere Whitfield (Loretta Devine) assembles her large brood for their first reunion in four years. However, family ties show signs of strain when various secrets come to light, especially concerning Marine Claude's (Columbus Short) true military status, Quentin's (Idris Elba) debts and teenage Baby's (Chris Brown) secret plans to become a singer.

Stream it on Hulu.

Bonus!

If you’re a little darker than most, you may enjoy this film, a bonus pick by Tyler!

Merry Christmas, Mr. Lawrence (1983)

David Bowie stars in Nagisa Oshima’s 1983 Palme d’Or-nominated portrait of resilience, pride, friendship and obsession among four very different men confined in the stifling jungle heat of a Japanese prisoner-of-war camp in Java during World War II.

Special Screening December 11 in Ybor City as part of Second Screen Cult Cinema!