Get ready to deck the halls and ignite the holiday spirit with our handpicked selection of the best Christmas movies Apple TV Plus has to offer.
Whether you’re curled up on the couch with loved ones or hosting a festive movie marathon, these films promise to deliver joy, laughter, and the unmistakable magic of Christmas.
Spirited
Director: Sean Anders
Starring: Will Ferrell, Ryan Reynolds, Octavia Spencer
Genre: Comedy, Family, Musical
Release: 2022
Will Ferrell and Ryan Reynolds are a match made in heaven in this musical version of Charles Dickens’s classic tale A Christmas Carol. Ryan plays Clint Briggs — a modern-day Ebenezer Scrooge — and Will plays Present — the Ghost of Christmas Present.
Funny, charming and full of spectacular singing and dancing routines, Spirited is a must-watch during the Christmas holidays.
Stream Spirited now on Apple TV+ with a seven-day free trial. Subscribe here.
A Charlie Brown Christmas
Director: Bill Melendez
Starring: Charlie Brown, Snoopy, Sally Brown
Genre: Animation, Comedy, Drama
Release: 1965
This classic is a classic for a reason! Following little Charlie Brown as he tries to find the true meaning of Christmas, A Charlie Brown Christmas is incredibly heartwarming and perfect for the whole family!
Stream A Charlie Brown Christmas now on Apple TV+ with a seven-day free trial. Subscribe here.
‘Twas the Fight Before Christmas
Director: Becky Reed
Starring: Jeremy Morris
Genre: Documentary
Release: 2021
If you’re not a fan of cheesy Christmas movies that’s your prerogative! Plus, we think you’ll enjoy this documentary that follows Jeremy, a man who planned a huge Christmas bash and ended up in a legal battle with the local Homeowners’ Association.
Stream ‘Twas the Fight Before Christmas now on Apple TV+ with a seven-day free trial. Subscribe here.
Hannah Waddingham’s Home for Christmas
Director: Hamish Hamilton
Starring: Hannah Waddingham, Jason Sudeikis, Luke Evans
Genre: Music
Release: 2023
Hannah Waddingham, best known for playing Rebecca in the Apple TV+ show Ted Lasso, has an incredible singing voice and in this special, she, along with multiple guest stars, performs classic Christmas songs. Anyone who loves Christmas music or Ted Lasso (or both) must watch this enchanting special!
Stream Hannah Waddingham’s Home for Christmas now on Apple TV+ with a seven-day day free trial. Subscribe here.
The Velveteen Rabbit
Director: Jennifer Perrott, Rick Thiele
Starring: Phoenix Laroche, Ellie Mejia, Samantha Colley
Genre: Animation, Short, Drama
Release: 2023
Based on the classic Margery Williams book of the same name, The Velveteen Rabbit follows a young boy named William. When he receives a new toy for Christmas, William gains a lifelong friend and discovers a new world of magic… This film is sure to tug at your heartstrings!
Stream The Velveteen Rabbit now on Apple TV+ with a seven-day free trial. Subscribe here.
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