Christmas is all about family - but sometimes you need a distraction to keep everyone sane.
We have compiled some of the best bits to watch and where to catch them this festive season.
Just a reminder: Some of these are being broadcast quite close together so you may have to set the DVR.
Top 12 movies to watch over Christmas:
Christmas Eve (Tuesday December 24th)
The Snowman, 7.50am (Channel 4)
Home Alone, 6pm (RTÉ 2)
Die Hard, 10.05pm (TG4)
A Christmas Carol, 12.55pm (Virgin Media 2)
Christmas Day (Wednesday December 25th)
Toy Story 3, 12.30pm (RTÉ 1)
Paddington, 4.25pm (RTÉ 2)
Raiders of the Lost Ark, 8.20pm (Channel 4)
Gavin & Stacey, 21:00pm (BBC One)
St Stephen's Day (Thursday December 26th)
The Gruffalo, 07:30am (RTÉ 2)
My Fair Lady, 08:40am (RTÉ One)
Ice Age 2: The Meltdown, 13:00pm (TG4)
Ghostbusters, 19:00pm (BBC Three)
12 things to stream:
Frozen - Disney+
Fearless optimist princess Anna teams up with rugged mountain man Kristoff and his loyal reindeer Sven and sets off on an epic journey to find her sister Elsa. Guaranteed to keep young children entertained and out of the kitchen.
Elf - Now TV
Will Ferrell stars as Buddy the elf, a human raised by Santa's elves, who learns about his origins and heads to New York City to meet his biological father. Fun for the whole family.
The Sound of Music - Disney+
An oldie, but a goodie. Maria, an aspiring nun played by Julie Andrews, is sent as a governess to take care of seven motherless children. Soon her jovial and loving nature tames their hearts and the children become fond of her.
Scrooged - Prime Video
A cynically selfish TV executive played by Bill Murray is haunted by three spirits from the past, present and future. With the help of the ghosts, he realises that he must reform himself.
How the Grinch Stole Christmas - Netflix
The reclusive green Grinch (Jim Carrey) decides to ruin Christmas for the cheery citizens of Whoville. However, the bitter grump finds a hitch in his plans when he encounters the endearing Cindy Lou Who.
Miracle on 34th Street - Disney+
A divorcee who works at Macy's raises her young daughter Susan in a very no-nonsense manner -and that includes not believing in Santa Claus. Enter Kris Kringle, playing Macy's Santa Claus. Kringle is a sweet old man and an excellent Santa but there is one small problem - he actually believes he's Santa. This results in him being committed to an institution while the young girl pushes for his case to be argued in court. Starring Maureen O'Hara.
The Polar Express - Now TV
A young boy boards a train and embarks on an extraordinary journey to the North Pole to meet Santa Claus.
Klaus - Netflix
A recent animated Netflix film, which sees a postman sent to a frozen town in the North, where he discovers a reclusive toymaker named Klaus.
The Holdovers - Now TV
A grouchy instructor at a New England prep school remains on campus during Christmas break to babysit a handful of students with nowhere to go. He soon forms an unlikely bond with a brainy but damaged troublemaker, and with the school's head cook, a woman who just lost a son in the Vietnam War. Released in January this year, but perfect for the holiday season.
Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone - HBO Max
Harry Potter, an 11-year-old orphan, discovers that he is a wizard and is invited to study at Hogwarts. Even as he escapes a dreary life and enters a world of magic, he finds trouble awaiting him.
The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe - Hulu
A journey through a wardrobe into the enchanting world of Narnia leads four siblings to join the battle against the evil witch of this magical kingdom.
Little Women - Hulu
While the March sisters enter the threshold of womanhood, they go through many ups and downs in life and endeavour to make important decisions that can affect their future. A guaranteed tear-jerker.
Featured image: A woman watches TV at Christmas. Picture by: Lev Dolgachov / Alamy Stock Photo
