Holiday Movies To Watch On New Year’s Eve

A still from Home Alone. (courtesy: YouTube)

New Delhi:

Who doesn’t love a good movie? Watching films can be a great way to bond with your loved ones and what better occasion than New Year’s eve to do so? Whether you prefer romantic comedies, classic holiday films, or action-packed blockbusters, there’s a movie out there for everyone. Invite some friends over, get some popcorn, and settle in for a night of entertainment. You can even make it a movie marathon and watch several films in a row. Whatever your preference, watching a movie is a great way to relax and unwind after the busy holiday season. Plus, it’s a great excuse to stay in and avoid the crowds on New Year’s Eve.

To make your weekend binge experience fun, we have curated a list of special holiday movies to watch and enjoy.

1.Home Alone –Apple TV

This classic Hollywood comedy is the perfect holiday film that needs no introduction. The film follows an 8-year-old boy named Kevin who is accidentally left behind when his family goes on a Christmas vacation to Paris. While Kevin is initially thrilled to have the house to himself, he soon finds himself stuck at home in the presence of two burglars. How Kevin thwarts the burglars forms the rest of the story.

2.Dil Dhadakne Do – Apple TV

Dil Dhadakne Do is one of the more recent comedy-drama films that follows a dysfunctional family on a cruise vacation. The Mehra family, with its fair share of conflicts, is battling financial and emotional issues while keeping a brave face in front of their friends. This facade of grandeur forms the basis of several hilarious moments. The film features an ensemble cast of talented actors, including Anil Kapoor, Shefali Shah, Priyanka Chopra, Ranveer Singh, and Anushka Sharma.

3.RRR – Netflix

This Telugu drama is India’s hope at the Oscar Film Awards this year. Directed by S. S. Rajamouli, this film stars an ensemble cast including N. T. Rama Rao Jr, Ram Charan, Alia Bhatt, and Ajay Devgn. Set in the 1920s, it is based on the lives of two real-life freedom fighters, Alluri Sitarama Raju and Komaram Bheem, who fought for the independence of India from British rule. It is a visual spectacle and features some superb songs and action sequences. 

4.The Holiday – Netflix

This movie is for all the romantics out there. This holiday classic follows the lives of two women. Iris and Amanda are both lonely during the holiday season. Iris is a British journalist, while Amanda is a successful Hollywood producer. In an effort to escape their troubles, the two women decide to swap homes for the holidays. What happens next follows the crux of the story.

5. It’s A Wonderful Life – Prime Video

This 1946 film is a classic holiday that revolves around a man named George Bailey who has a tough life that he is ready to give up on. But he is visited by an angel named Clarence, who shows him what life would have been like if he had never been born. A perfect watch for families, this movie has stood the test of time.

Tell us your pick from the list.