15 non-Christmas movies to watch during the holidays

Ayomikun AdekaiyeroDec 23, 2022, 20:52 IST

Lindsay Lohan in "The Parent Trap," Meesha Garbett in "Matilda the Musical" and Meg Ryan in "When Harry Met Sally."Buena Vista Pictures Distribution / Netflix / Columbia Pictures

Over the years, there have been plenty of Christmas classics for fans to enjoy during the holidays.
However, there are plenty of other non-Christmas movies that fit the themes of the holiday.

Guillermo Del Toro's new "Pinocchio" is one of the best versions of the tale.

Gepetto (voiced by David Bradley) and Pinocchio (voiced by Gregory Mann) in "Pinocchio."Netflix

The 2003 live-action "Peter Pan" captures the magic of the original story and the magic of Christmas.

Universal Pictures

Any version of "Little Women" should be counted as a Christmas film.

The 1994 version of "Little Women" starring Christian Bale, Winona Ryder, Kirsten Dunst, Claire Danes and Susan Sarandon.Columbia Pictures

"When Harry Met Sally" has one of the greatest slow-burn romances in cinema history.

Billy Crystal and Meg Ryan in "When Harry Met Sally."Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios Inc.

"Cheaper by the Dozen" is a great family film for the holidays.

Steve Martin and Bonnie Hunt raise 12 kids and a dog in "Cheaper by the Dozen."Twentieth Century Fox

"Matilda the Musical" is a warm family musical that premieres at Christmas.

Alison Weir as Matilda in the centre surrounded by fellow students played by (L-R) Winter Jarrett-Glasspool, Ashton Robertson Rei Yamauchi Fulker and Andrei Shen.Dan Smith / Netflix

Lindsay Lohan already had a holiday classic with "The Parent Trap" before her Netflix Christmas movie this year.

"The Parent Trap."Buena Vista Pictures Distribution

"The Mitchells vs. the Machines" is fun, funny, and all about family.

Katie Mitchell in "The Mitchells vs. the Machines."Sony Animation/Netflix

"Are We There Yet?" is a holiday road trip movie.

Philip Daniel Bolden and Ice Cube in "Are We There Yet?"Revolution Studios

"Cool Runnings" is an iconic winter movie.

Doug E. Doug, Malik Yoba, John Candy, Rawle D. Lewis and Leon in "Cool Runnings."Buena Vista Pictures Distribution

"Encanto" was a big hit last Christmas.

The complete Madrigal family.Walt Disney Animation

The "Groundhog Day" time loop almost reflects the monotony of winter days.

Directed by Harold Ramis.Columbia Pictures

"The Greatest Showman" is another extravagant musical to watch during the holidays.

Zac Efron and Hugh Jackman in "The Greatest Showman."Fox

"Chicken Run" is a classic movie that's best watched after you've eaten the Christmas turkey.

"Chicken Run" is also a stop-motion animated film.DreamWorks Distribution

"See How They Run" is a fun murder mystery with great performances from Sam Rockwell and Saoirse Ronan.

"See How They Run" also stars Adrien Brody, Sian Clifford, Charlie Cooper and David Oyelowo.Searchlight Pictures

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