When the holiday season arrives, we often revisit familiar and beloved Christmas movies. However, the world of cinema is filled with hidden gems that hold the magic and warmth of the holiday season, yet remain underrated and relatively unknown. In this article, we invite you to explore seven remarkable Christmas films that have, quite possibly, escaped your notice. Let's embark on a journey through the world of unconventional and captivating Christmas stories that truly deserve your attention.
Christmas Vacation (1989)
A comedy of errors, "Christmas Vacation" follows the misadventures of Clark Griswold, a typical calamity-prone individual. When he decides to create the perfect old-fashioned Christmas for his family, the holiday transforms into a series of catastrophic mishaps. From a turkey explosion to a Christmas tree engulfed in flames, every step is an unpredictable disaster. The final straw comes when Clark's boss cancels the traditional Christmas bonus for all employees. In a fit of desperation, he contemplates criminal activity.
Joyeux Noel (2005)
Despite its peaceful title, this film is a wartime drama. Set on the eve of Christmas in 1914, at the outset of World War I, the story unfolds on a remote section of the Western Front. A Scottish priest, a French lieutenant, a German tenor, and his beloved are stranded in the midst of the conflict. Celebrating the most important family holiday in the trenches, amidst active warfare, and surrounded by enemies, the soldiers make an unprecedented decision. They lay down their weapons and extend holiday greetings, breaking the boundaries of the battlefield.
Christmas Angel (2009)
Ashley is feeling down as she struggles to find work while living alone in her apartment with only her loyal dog for company. With the holiday season approaching, her loneliness becomes increasingly palpable. Unexpectedly, her elderly neighbor, Nick, comes to her rescue. As a Christmas gift, he offers Ashley a job at an unconventional organization. Once Ashley accepts, her life takes a swift turn.
Christmas in Arabia (2010)
Florian, a seasoned Agrotechnician who has recently lost his spouse, embarks on an unconventional journey by embracing the eccentric proposal of a woman. She envisions the ambitious project of cultivating fir trees in the heart of the desert, all at the request of a prominent sheikh.
Crown for Christmas (2015)
By a twist of fate, Ellie (Danica McKellar) loses her job as a maid in a luxurious New York hotel. However, destiny has a surprise in store for her - a position as a governess in a real royal castle! Here, Ellie must adapt to new circumstances, find common ground with a grumpy housekeeper, and her new employers...
Snowed-Inn Christmas (2017)
Jenna (Bethany Joy Lenz) and Kevin (Andrew W. Walker) are two journalists who find themselves competing for a job position. As the company faces impending layoffs, they are sent on a business trip, where they check into a small inn. The question is, which one of them will succeed in writing the best Christmas-themed article? The couple is in for a series of remarkable adventures...
A Palestinian Christmas (2017)
When a Muslim American experiences his first Christmas celebration with his American girlfriend, he grapples with an internal struggle surrounding his identity and cultural background.
Christmas Under the Stars (2019)
On the eve of Christmas, Nick (Jesse Metcalfe), a successful banker, loses his job and plunges into a deep depression. Soon, he lands a job as a salesman at a Christmas market, where he meets a woman named Julie (Autumn Reeser). As it turns out, Julie has also lost faith in life and the joy of the holiday season..."
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