We are officially in the “let’s circle back after the holidays” season! And as it is tradition, we get to sit back, cozy up, and watch all the holiday movies and TV shows. Showmax has curated a delightful collection of fun and cheesy Christmas-themed films that capture the magic, humor, and spirit of the holidays.
Here are five movies you can add to your watchlist this festive season:
GENIE
Genie is a heartwarming fairy-tale comedy from Love Actually and Notting Hill writer Richard Curtis. The film follows a workaholic man who, with the help of a genie, strives to win back his family in time for Christmas.
Starring Emmy nominee Paapa Essiedu (I May Destroy You), two-time Oscar nominee Melissa McCarthy (Bridesmaids), Critics’ Choice nominee Marc Maron (GLOW), and four-time Emmy nominee Alan Cumming (The Good Wife), the film promises a magical mix of humor and heart.
Genie is a must-watch holiday tale of redemption and family, directed by Love Life creator Sam Boyd.
Watch the trailer here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FvDLEoxACkI
FOUR CHRISTMASES
Brad and Kate’s plan to avoid their families during the holidays backfires, forcing the couple to visit all four of their divorced parents.
Starring Vince Vaughn (People’s Choice Award nominee), Reese Witherspoon (Blimp Award nominee), and Robert Duvall (Gotham Independent Film Tribute Award).
Directed by Seth Gordon, Four Christmases won the 2009 BMI Film Music Award.
Watch the trailer here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6veo6Js7HUE
A HOLLYWOOD CHRISTMAS
Jessica, a successful Christmas movie director, begins living her own Christmas movie when a handsome network exec threatens to halt production on her latest film. She finds herself juggling all the classic tropes of Hollywood.
Directed by Alex Ranarivelo, A Hollywood Christmas has an 80% Rotten Tomatoes rating and has been hailed as a fun story within a story.
Watch the trailer here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2QivLFy8-1U
THE GREAT HOLIDAY BAKE WAR
Sparks and flour fly in this feel-good Christmas movie directed by Lisa France.
Former pastry school rivals Julian and Brianna meet years later in a TV baking competition. Each has their plans for winning the prize money, but only one can succeed unless they work together.
Starring LeToya Luckett (Grammy Award-winning R&B singer), Colton Royce, Finesse Mitchell, and others.
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CHRISTMAS IS CANCELED
When Emma’s father starts dating her 29-year-old high school frenemy, she embarks on a mission to break up the happy couple so they won’t have to spend the holidays together.
Directed by Prarthana Mohan, Christmas Is Canceled stars a stellar cast, including Janel Parrish (To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before), Dermot Mulroney (Bastard Out of Carolina), and Hayley Orrantia (God’s Not Dead 2), among others.
Watch the trailer here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1uPTTEkwDwA
Other movies to look out for include Christmas Unfiltered, A Christmas Mystery, and Santa Got Style.
The kids are included in the fun, with movies like Kung Fu Panda 4, Tabby McTat, Wonka, IF, The Super Mario Bros. Movie, Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse, and its sequel, Across The Spider-Verse. Subscribe to the Showmax Entertainment mobile plan for N1,600 monthly or the multiple devices plan for N3,500. Visit www.showmax.com/ng or download the Showmax app to register and subscribe #ShowmaxTreets.
