8 HBO Max movies to watch this Christmas

Christmas is a month and a half away – and it is clear that one of the most anticipated celebrations of the year deserves an equally worthy celebration.

After separating 10 productions to check out on Netflix, it’s time to scour the HBO Max catalog for movies with the Christmas spirit (and that may make us forget a bit about the tragedies that happened in 2021.

From comedies to drama, check out our picks below and let us know which one is your favorite:

A CHRISTMAS STORY (1983)

The classic “A Christmas Story” follows Ralphie (Peter Billingsley), a young boy trying to convince his parents, teachers, and even Santa that a shotgun would be the perfect gift for a 1940s kid.

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An inventor searches for a special gift for his son and finds something interesting in a store in Chinatown. The trader is reluctant to sell him the little creature, but ends up accepting it, provided it is never exposed to light, water, or fed after midnight. Naturally, all of these rules are broken, resulting in a group of uncontrollable little monsters who decide to destroy the town just on Christmas Eve.

FRUSTRATED CHRISTMAS HOLIDAYS (1989

Clark Griswolds (Chevy Chase) promises his family a wonderful Christmas. He decorates the house with more than 20,000 lights and prepares a tree that does not even fit in the living room. With everything ready, he invites the rest of the family to join them. When the day before the 24th arrives, after months of preparation, things don’t go as planned, starting with an explosive turkey and a cat tangled in Christmas lights.

‘The Polar Express’ has become one of the most watched children’s classics around Christmas time – and year after year it is rediscovered by those looking for an adventure to remember. Bringing together director Robert Zemeckis and iconic star Tom Hanks, the animation is inspired by Chris Van Allsburg’s book and follows a young boy full of doubts who makes an extraordinary journey to the North Pole, embarking on a journey of discovery. of self which shows him that the wonder of life never disappears for those who believe.

Christmas 1914, in the midst of the First World War. Snow and gifts from family and army fill the French, Scottish and German trenches involved in the conflict. During the night, the soldiers come out of their trenches and put their rifles aside to shake hands with the enemy and celebrate Christmas. Enough to change the life of an Anglican priest, a French lieutenant, a great German tenor and his companion, a soprano.

THE BEGINNING OF CHRISTMAS (2019)

The Italian movie “The Beginning of Christmas” may have passed off your radar, but it would still be on our simple list. Released in 2019, but only arriving in Brazil late last year, the tale follows an atheist thief and priest who magically travel to Palestine 2,000 years ago and must guarantee the birth of the baby Jesus.

ADORABLE WOMEN (2019)

Based on Louisa May Alcott’s iconic novel, “Adorable Women” might not be the first title we remember when we think about Christmas, but it certainly conveys the family spirit and togetherness we need. during this holiday season. With names like Saoirse Ronan, Florence Pugh, Emma Watson, and Laura Dern, the story centers around the March family and follows the growing saga of sisters Jo, Beth, Meg and Amy. With completely different personalities, they face the challenges of growing up united by the love they have for each other.

SOMEBODY ANNOUNCING? (2020)

Getting to know your girlfriend’s family can be difficult. Planning to ask for her hand in marriage during the family’s annual Christmas dinner – until you find out they don’t even know she’s a lesbian – is even more difficult. When Abby finds out that Harper has hidden the relationship between the two members of her family, she begins to question the girlfriend she thought she knew. With Kristen Stewart and Mackenzie Davis, “Is Anyone Telling Me?” Is a touching LGBTQIA + rom-com that has captured the hearts of critics and audiences alike and definitely deserves our attention.

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