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Here's some of the new holiday movies and specials coming to major streaming services this season, along with some of the new Christmas movies that debuted before the holiday season actually got here.
"The Jingle Bell Jubilee": A middle school teacher finds out her new student is the daughter of her high school crush. They wind up working together to save the town's charity while trying not to fall in love, again. With Erin Agostino, Marshall Williams. Starting Dec. 3.
The streaming platform offers a variety of great options, whether you want a cozy romance, a heartwarming comedy or a movie that inspires gratitude. Some of the films focus on the importance of family, like Yes Day and Fatherhood, while others remind us of the act of giving. And if you want to start celebrating Christmas early, we've included some festive movies to get you into the holiday spirit, like Holiday Rush and Dolly Parton's Christmas on the Square. (Psst, for more options, check out our full roundup of the best family Christmas movies.)
Washington is Troy Maxson, a sanitation worker who lives with his family in 1950s Pittsburgh. Feeling bitter over his missed opportunity to join the major leagues and achieve his dream, Troy projects his disappointment onto his loved ones, creating tension in the family and even threatening his son's chances of playing college football. Talk about complicated family dynamics.
Love in the Villa revolves around Julie, a kindergarten teacher and hopeless romantic who goes on a solo vacation to Italy after going through a tough breakup. However, Julie is surprised to learn that her villa was accidentally double-booked, forcing her to share her much-needed alone time with a cynical stranger.
Fletcher Reede is a hotshot lawyer whose entire career is built on lying. But his luck changes when he's forced to only tell the truth for a day, making it much harder to do his job and reconcile with his ex-wife. Per usual, Carrey is a comedic genius.
Our favorite country queen teaches us the importance of community and getting into the Christmas spirit in this heartfelt musical. When a cold-hearted makes plans to sell her town during the holidays, an angel arrives and gives her one final chance to redeem herself.
Eager to kick off the holiday season? Start with Holiday Rush, which follows a successful radio DJ who suddenly loses his job right before Christmas. Unfortunately for his wife and kids, he must scale back on expensive gifts. Could this setback be a blessing in disguise?
Kate tries to surprise her husband with a second honeymoon trip to Africa, but she gets the ultimate curveball when he confesses he's no longer in love with her and ends the marriage. Still, she decides to do her honeymoon solo and gets a second chance at love. Although the movie is not specifically about Thanksgiving, it touches on themes like generosity, love and selflessness.
You might want to keep tissues nearby when you watch this touching drama, which tackles themes like loss, family, foster care and immigration. The movie is about an 11-year-old girl who gets separated from her mother by ICE agents. With the help of a kind social worker, she gets paired with a guardian who is also dealing with loss. As the holiday season draws near, the two form an unbreakable bond.
A charming playboy is so determined to keep his rich lifestyle that he poses as a ranch hand, hoping to convince a farmer to sell her family's dairy farm before Christmas. His plans take a turn, however, when he starts to fall for the hardworking farmer.
Just three years after his team wins the Super Bowl, Sean Payton, coach of the New Orleans Saints, gets suspended from the NFL due to his connection to the Bountygate scandal. When he returns to his hometown, he agrees to coach his 12-year-old son in hopes of reconnecting with his family.
Based on Jane Austen's namesake novel, the swoon-worthy romance follows Anne Elliot, who finds herself torn between following her heart and leaving the past behind after Frederick Wentworth, an old flame, comes back into her life. Cue the family drama.
The comedy horror, which was co-written by Sandler, follows Hubie Dubois, who volunteers to patrol his hometown during the Halloween season. When a real murder occurs, he realizes that Salem is facing an imminent threat and gets involved in the investigation. Does he have what it takes to save the town?
Four siblings, including Tim, Jane and a set of twins both named Barnaby, embark on a mission to get rid of their neglectful parents and find new ones. And during their search, they discover the real meaning of family.
The French-language film follows a couple in Qubec as they struggle to raise their kids in the modern world. The story mainly revolves around their 16-year-old daughter Rose, an overachiever who secretly battles with anxiety and depression. Although the movie resembles a breezy comedy, it tackles deep issues like mental health, stress and harmful parenting techniques.
When a whip-smart 5-year-old develops the gift of telekinesis, she uses her abilities to deal with her selfish parents and her school's cruel headmistress. As much as we love the original film, this fun reboot features plenty of catchy numbers the whole family will love.
Set in D.C, a struggling artist named Yusef Davis is determined to launch his painting career. But when he meets a brilliant law student named Chenai Hungwe, they pursue a whirlwind romance. As Yusef tries to balance this new relationship with his art, Chenai is already getting job offers from firms across the country. Can their romance survive long distance?
In this follow-up to My Big Fat Greek Wedding, Toula and Ian are now married with a teenage daughter and experiencing marital issues. While planning for another family wedding, Toula learns a big secret that may fix her strained marriage. There are plenty of laugh-out-loud moments, but the movie also explores the challenges of parenting, maintaining a marriage and keeping up with family traditions.
If you thought your family's Thanksgiving dinner parties were awkward, just wait until you see A Madea Homecoming. In the film, Madea and her family reunite to celebrate her great-grandson's college graduation party, but chaos ensues as surprise guests turn up and old secrets emerge.
If you're down for a goofy, guilty pleasure film that'll deliver all the laughs (and make you appreciate your siblings), you need to watch Sextuplets. It follows Alan, a soon-to-be dad who discovers that he was born a sextuplet. With the help of his brother, he sets out to reunite with his five siblings.
Thanksgiving received a theatrical release in the United States by TriStar Pictures through Sony Pictures Releasing on November 17, 2023. The film received generally positive reviews from critics and grossed $46 million worldwide. A sequel is in development.
A mob gathers outside the superstore in preparation for a sale. Store owner Thomas's daughter Jessica Wright lets her friends inside early. The crowd notices them and stampedes into the store in a frenzy. Amanda (wife of employee, Mitch), a security guard and a customer are killed in the chaos. Jessica's friend, Bobby, gets his arm shattered in the riot and moves away.
The following year, RightMart begins preparations for another sale, and Bobby returns to Plymouth. A waitress named Lizzie is killed by a figure wearing a John Carver mask. Lizzie's involvement in the RightMart riot leads police to believe those involved are being targeted.
The assailant tags Jessica and her friends in grisly social media posts. Jessica lends camera footage from the night of the riot to the town's sheriff. Carver kills several more residents involved in the riot, including students Lonnie and Amy, and security guard Manny. Evan and Gaby are soon abducted. Yulia is attacked next in her home. Jessica and Scuba make it there but are unable to stop Carver from disemboweling her with a saw. The police attempt to lure Carver out by having the Wright family participate in the Thanksgiving parade. Carver decapitates a mascot and sets off bombs, causing chaos in which he is able to abduct Kathleen, Jessica, her father, and Scuba.
Jessica's stepmother Kathleen is prepared and cooked alive at Carver's hideout. Her corpse is served as a "turkey" at a table where the hostages and victims' corpses are seated. The killer bludgeons Evan to death in a livestream in front of the others. Jessica and Scuba escape from the table and the killer chases Jessica through the woods. She then comes upon Sheriff Newlon lying on the pavement. She takes his gun and follows signs of movement into a building where parade float materials are being stored. She sees Bobby in the Carver costume. Sheriff Newlon joins her and tells her to go outside. Gunshots are heard but Bobby is not found.
The police inform Jessica that her friends and father are safe. Jessica notices the same debris from the woods stuck to her clothing and Newlon's, which suggests that he's the perpetrator. Newlon reveals his motives for the murders- Amanda was planning to divorce Mitch to be with Newlon. Newlon began targeting those he held responsible for the riot, as their negligence and violence caused Amanda's death. Newlon had abducted Bobby and put him in the Carver costume to frame him. A horrified Newlon realizes Jessica has live-streamed his confession, exposing him as the killer. He attacks her, but Bobby intervenes.
An enraged Newlon attacks again, intent on killing Jessica for ruining his plans and his life. Jessica loads a musket using her mother's bracelet then shoots down a balloon attached to a tank of gas, causing an explosion that engulfs Newlon. She reunites with Ryan and Scuba while Bobby is taken to the hospital. Authorities are unable to find Newlon's body. Jessica has a nightmare in which she is attacked by a flaming Newlon.
Additionally, Jordan Poole plays Jacob, Mika Amonsen plays Lonnie, Shailyn Griffin plays Amy, Amanda Barker plays Lizzie, Chris Sandiford plays Doug, and Lynne Griffin plays Grandma. Adam MacDonald provides the voice of John Carver.
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