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Unmissable Christmas movies

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The family man

Brett Ratner

Actors: Nicolas Cage, Tea Leoni, Don Cheadle

High-powered Wall Street bachelor Jack Campbell (Academy Award® winner Nicolas Cage) is living life in the fast lane until he gets the shock of a lifetime when he wakes up one morning in suburban New Jersey next to Kate (Tea Leoni), the girlfriend he left 13 years ago. Now, Jack's entire world is turned upside down. He's got two kids, he's traded in his Ferrari for a minivan while trying not to lose his mind. Can an upscale, downtown player survive in middle-of-the-road suburbia? And what does it take for a once single-minded exec to really become The Family Man in this hilarious comedy about second thoughts and second chances.


Source: iTunes

2

Serendipity

Peter Chelsom

Actors: John Cusack, Kate Beckinsale

Irresistible stars, John Cusack and Kate Bekinsale, are drawn together to take a chance on love in this critically acclaimed romantic comedy. In the course of one magical evening, Jonathan and Sara meet unexpectedly, then part ways after she decides they must let fate determine if they are meant to be together. Years later, they are both engaged to others but cannot give up the dream that despite time, distance and the obstacles that conspire to keep them apart, they will one day meet again. You're destined to agree with audiences everywhere who fell for the surprising charms of this delightful big screen romance!


Source: iTunes

3

The holiday

Nancy Meyers

Actors: Cameron Diaz, Kate Winslet, Jude Law, Jack Black

In Nancy Meyers' The Holiday, a romantic comedy from the director of Something's Gotta Give and What Women Want, two women trade homes only to find that a change of address can change their lives. Iris (Winslet) is in love with a man who is about to marry another woman. Across the globe, Amanda (Diaz), realizes the man she lives with has been unfaithful. Two women who have never met and live 6000 miles apart, find themselves in the exact same place. They meet online at a home exchange website and impulsively switch homes for the holiday. Iris moves into Amanda's L.A. house in sunny California as Amanda arrives in the snow covered English countryside. Shortly after arriving at their destinations, both women find the last thing either wants or expects: a new romance. Amanda is charmed by Iris' handsome brother Graham (Law) and Iris, with inspiration provided by legendary screenwriter Arthur (Wallach), mends her heart when she meets film composer Miles (Black).


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4

Love Actually

Richard Curtis

Actors: Hugh Grant, Emma Thompson

"Get ready for fun!" (Leah Rozen, People) with the "feel good movie of the year!" (Clay Smith, Access Hollywood) Love Actually is the ultimate romantic comedy from the makers of Bridget Jones' Diary and Notting Hill. Funny, irresistible and heartwarming, an all-star cast (Hugh Grant, Liam Neeson, Colin Firth and Emma Thompson, to name a few!) will take you on a breathtaking tour of love's delightful twists and turns. Fall under the spell of Love Actually and share the laughs and charm again and again.


Source: iTunes

5

Home alone

Chris Columbus

Actors: Macaulay Culkin, Joe Pesci, Daniel Stern

Eight-year-old Kevin McCallister (Macaulay Culkin) has become the man of the house, overnight! Accidentally left behind when his family rushes off on a Christmas vacation, Kevin gets busy decorating the house for the holidays. But he's not decking the halls with tinsel and holly. Two bumbling burglars are trying to break in, and Kevin's rigging a bewildering battery of booby traps to welcome them!


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6

Miracle on 34th Street

Les Mayfield

Actors: Richard Attenborough, Mara Wilson

Everyone, especially children, knows that the holiday season is a time for miracles. However, six-year-old Susan Walker (Mara Wilson) has doubts about childhood's most enduring miracle...Santa Claus. This holiday season, Susan is going to receive the most precious gift of all: something to believe in. And she's about to discover that miracles do occur...The story relates the arrival of one Kris Kringle (Richard Attenborough), a department store Santa who believes he's the genuine article, and who subsequently turns a skeptical child's world upside-down. When Kris is put on trial to prove he's Santa, the youngster -- and everyone around her -- learns the true meaning of faith, the importance of family... and that even today, we all need something to believe in.


Source: iTunes

7

Call me Claus

Peter Werner

Actors: Whoopi Goldberg, Nigel Hawthorne

8

Noel

Chazz Palminteri

Actors: Penélope Cruz, Paul Walker, Susan Sarandon, Chazz Palminteri, Alan Arkin

Joy is just around the corner when Susan Sarandon, Penelope Cruz, Paul Walker, and Alan Arkin fill out an all-star cast in this holiday classic. As five strangers come together on Christmas Eve, a story of peace, companionship, comfort, love, and healing unfolds against the backdrop of New York City. Noel, with its stunning cast and inspirational story, proves miracles are closer than you think.


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9

The preacher's wife

Penny Marshall

Actors: Denzel Washington, Whitney Houston

Remake of the Cary Grant classic where an angel comes to earth a few days before Christmas to help a disillusioned reverend regain control of his life. Academy Award Nomination - Score.


Source: iTunes

10

The family stone

Thomas Bezucha

Actors: Rachel McAdams, Dermot Mulroney, Diane Keaton, Sarah Jessica Parker

Claire Danes, Sarah Jessica Parker, Diane Keaton, and Rachel McAdams lead an all-star cast in The Family Stone. Join the eccentric Stone family for a holiday gathering filled with unexpected surprises. Before the festivities are over, love affairs will unravel, new ones will form, outrageous secrets will be revealed and the family will come together like never before.


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