Tired of “Three Nuts for Cinderella” or “Home Alone”?
The stern editorial team recommends these alternatives to the Christmas classics.
Bad Santa
The swearing and stealing department store Santa Willie meets the young Thurman in the 2003 crime comedy. A film that helps against too much Christmas kitsch and a bad mood.
John Wick
For those who usually save themselves through the holidays with Die Hard, the John Wick series can be a nice change. With the action-packed thriller about the contract killer John Wick, there is certainly no Christmas spirit.
The song of the crayfish
In the swamplands of the southern United States you can escape in this film. The film adaptation of the best-selling novel by Delia Owen tells the gripping story of orphan Kyra, who faces a murder trial.
Christmas at home, Swedish series
If you prefer to look at Christmas humorously and through the eyes of a single person, the Swedish Netflix series “Christmas at Home” is worthwhile. It follows the lovable Johanne through the days leading up to Christmas and through strange dates and family reunions.
“Harry Potter”-
The Harry Potter saga is a story about everything Christmas represents: magic, fighting for good, and the value of family and really good friendships. And the films are also suitable for children!
“Lord of the Rings” series
The “Lord of the Rings” saga is also a nice fantasy film choice at Christmas. The whole family will get their money’s worth on the exciting journey of the different companions, who become friends in their common mission.
The Guardians of the Galaxy – Holiday Special
From the ranks of the Marvel productions there is a Christmas Special for the first time this year. How would the Guardians of the Galaxy anti-heroes experience Christmas? We can find out in this approximately 40-minute special.
The Life of Brian, Comedy
The story of Jesus has never been told more amusingly than in the Monty Python classic The Life of Brian. This makes it an ideal Christmas film alternative.
Cloud Atlas
The epic drama, starring Tom Hanks and Halle Berry, explores the twists and turns of fate and the threads of good and evil weaving through time. Anyone who tends to think about the meaning of life at Christmas will find many inspirations in this film.