4 Heartwarming Christmas Movies to Enjoy on Prime Video This Holiday Season (Featuring a Dog Helping Reunite Two Exes!)
Michelle Pfeiffer in ‘Oh. What. Fun.’ ; Zooey Deschanel in ‘Merv’.
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As the holiday season approaches, festive cheer is palpable with Christmas lights being strung and snow beginning to fall. It signals the official start of holiday movie marathon season.
During November and December, viewers can look forward to a new selection of festive films arriving across various streaming platforms. Prime Video is poised to offer a series of original Christmas movies that delve into themes ranging from holiday mishaps to rekindled romances. This year, the streaming service presents four new titles featuring notable Hollywood stars, including Zooey Deschanel, Charlie Cox, Michelle Pfeiffer, and Felicity Jones.
Additionally, Prime Video rounds out its lineup with a heartwarming documentary capturing the hustle and bustle of five New York City tree-vendor families during the busy holiday season, showcasing the individuals who bring Christmas spirit to the city’s streets.
New Christmas Titles on Prime Video
Finding Joy
Aaron O’Connell and Shannon Thornton in ‘Finding Joy’.
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From Tyler Perry, Finding Joy debuted on November 5. The film follows Joy (Shannon Thornton), a fashion designer from New York who travels to Colorado during the holidays in search of her crush, Colton (Aaron O’Connell). However, her plans are disrupted when an unforeseen incident leaves her stranded in a snowstorm. In her unexpected situation, she finds solace with Ridge (Tosin Morohunfola), leading to an unanticipated journey.
Oh. What. Fun.
Felicity Jones and Jason Schwartzman in ‘Oh. What. Fun.’.
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Oh. What. Fun. brings a comedic take on holiday chaos. Released on December 3, this movie features Pfeiffer as Claire Clauster, the often-underappreciated matriarch of her dysfunctional family. This year, however, the celebration takes an unexpected turn as she finds herself home alone after her plans go awry. Disheartened, Claire sets off on her own unexpected adventure.
Merv
Zooey Deschanel and Charlie Cox in ‘Merv’.
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Scheduled for release on December 10, Merv centers on exes Anna (Deschanel) and Russ (Cox), who explore co-parenting challenges after their separation, alongside their dog, Merv. The situation intensifies when Russ organizes a trip to Florida with Merv, only for Anna to disrupt the vacation, creating a festive reunion.
The Merchants of Joy
Greg Walsh in ‘The Merchants of Joy’.
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The Merchants of Joy, released on December 1, is a documentary that chronicles the lives of five dedicated Christmas tree vendors in New York City. It offers an intimate view of how these families maintain traditions amidst the challenges they face during the bustling season.
This lineup of new releases on Prime Video promises to offer viewers a diverse selection of holiday experiences, showcasing both heartwarming tales and exciting adventures throughout the festive season.
