Here’s a quick roundup of what’s hit streaming services this month if you’re looking for something interesting for movie night or a show to binge on Boxing Day.
Family Christmas
Angela’s Christmas Wish – Netflix – TV-Y – Animation, Adventure, Family
The heartwarming tale of a little girl determined to reunite her family for Christmas.
Arendelle Castle Yule Log – Disney+ – TV-G
Enjoy the glow of Anna and Elsa’s Arendelle Hearth and their holiday Yule log as you play games or open presents.
Dr. Seuss’ The Grinch – Netflix – PG – Animation, Comedy, Family
The 2018 adaptation of the Dr. Seuss holiday classic.
Jingle all the Way 1 & 2 – Disney+ – PG – Comedy, Family – Coming Dec 18th
The first movie came out in 1996 and stars Arnold Schwarzenegger and follows his quest to get his son a Turbo Man action figure after the store has sold out. The Sequel came out in 2014 and stars Larry the Cable guy as he tries to get a talking teddy bear for his daughter, whose stepfather intends to get in his way.
Silent Night: A Song for the World – Drama
The real life story of Joseph Mohr, in 1818, as he creates the world’s most famous Christmas song, told as a fictional story.
A Trash Truck Christmas – Netflix – TV-Y – Animation, Family
When Santa crash-lands in the junk yard on Christmas Eve, Hank, Trash Truck and their animals friends lend Santa a helping hand.
Christmas Movies
Christmas Catch – Netflix – TV-PG – Comedy, Crime, Romance
A small town policewoman falls for a suspected diamond thief at Christmas time.
Christmas with a Prince – Netflix – TV-PG – Romance
A pediatric specialist is focused on keeping the kids in her ward healthy, but when Prince Alexander breaks his leg on a nearby ski-slope she’s forced to help him and keep the spoiled royal hidden while he heals.
Family Movies
Soul – Disney+ – PG – Animation, Adventure, Comedy – Coming Dec 25th!
The latest from Disney/ Pixar follows a musician who has lost his passion for music is transported out of his body and must find his way back.
The LEGO Movie Part 2: The Second Part – Netflix – PG – Action, Adventure
Five years after everything was awesome and the citizens are facing a huge new threat. LEGO Duplo invaders from outer space!
Big Fat Liar – Netflix – PG – Adventure – Comedy – Family
Jason Shepherd has a reputation for stretching the truth. When a big-time Hollywood producer steals his class paper and turns it into a hit movie no one believes him and Jason sets out to prove this time he’s not lying.
Documentary
The Holiday Movies that Made Us – Netflix – TV-PG – Documentary, Family
Take a look behind-the-scenes of two iconic holiday Blockbusters, Elf and The Nightmare Before Christmas.
Giving Voice – Netlfix – PG-13 – Documentary, Competition
This film follows the annual August Wilson Monologue competition and the thousands of kids who compete for the opportunity to perform on Broadway.
The Ripper – Netflix – TV-MA – Documentary, Crime
This limited series looks at the late 70s when British police struggled to identify the serial killer now known worldwide as the Yorkshire Ripper.
They Shall Not Grow Old – Netflix – R – Documentary, History, War
This documentary of World War I includes never-before-seen footage to commemorate the centennial of the end of the war. (Initially released in 2018)
Drama
Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom – Netflix – R – Drama, Music – Coming Dec 18th
Based on August Wilson’s Pulitzer Prize winning play, Tensions rise between Ma Rainey (Viola Davis), her horn player and the white management determined to control the “Mother of the Blues.” This film is one of Chadwick Boseman’s final performances before his passing earlier this year.
The Midnight Sky – Netflix – PG-13 – Drama, Fantasy, Sci-Fi – Coming Dec 23
Starring George Clooney this post-apocalyptic tale follows a lonely scientist in the Arctic as he races to stop a group of astronauts from coming home to a mysterious global catastrophe.
I’m Your Woman – Amazon Prime Video – R – Crime Drama
In the 1970s crime drama, a woman is forced to go on the run after her husband betrays his partners, sending her and her baby on a dangerous journey.
TV Shows
The Mandalorian Season 2 Finale – Disney+ – TV-14- Action, Adventure – Dec 18th
Both seasons of this Star Wars spin-off series are available to watch now, with the finale of season two ready to stream December 18th.
Letterkenny Season 9 – Crave – TV-MA – Comedy – Coming Dec 25th
This Canadian quick-witted, face-paced snappy comedy about rural folk getting by in small town will see it’s 9th season premiere Christmas day.
The Wilds – Amazon Prime Video – TV-14 – Adventure, Drama Mystery
After a crash leaves them stranded a group of girls have to figure out a way to survive. There’s just one twist, the teens didn’t end up on this island by accident.
Bridgerton – Netflix – TV-MA – Drama, Romance – Coming Dec 25th
Produced by Shonda Rhimes’ Shondaland (Grey’s Anatomy, Scandal, How to Get Away with Murder), Bridgerton follows the wealth, lust and betrayal as seen through the eyes of the Bridgerton family in Regency era England.
