A heartwarming family comedy, Christmas on Mistletoe Farm is a story of the Cunningham family about how they spend their Christmas on a Mistletoe Farm.
Matt’s father has left the inheritance of a farm to him. Before Christmas, he and his five kids head to the farm to enjoy some quiet and peaceful space outside city life.
On one side, Matt finds it a bit challenging to adjust according to the new change in his life; on the other side, his kids enjoy the farm life and want to make their stay over there permanent.
The movie shows how the kids try to convince their father to stay at the farm with their planning and plotting, along with the help of the people of Cobbledon town.
The Netflix movie written and directed by Debbie Isitt reflects light on the themes like belongingness, grief, and how a family comes together to deal with tough situations or crises.
It stars Celia Imrie, Scott Garnham, Ashley Jensen, Scott Paige, Carolyn Pickles, and Kathryn Drysdale in the central roles.
The movie Christmas on mistletoe farm is a perfect Christmas movie. And if you are fond of such movies and are finding similar ones like this, this list is for you.
You should not miss any of the movies mentioned below if you love such kinds of movies.
Prancer (1989)
Director: John D Hancock
Genre: Drama, Family, Kids, and Fantasy
Where to watch: HBO Max, Amazon Instant Video and iTunes
The movie Prancer, starring Sam Elliot, John Duda, Cloris Leachman, Michael Constantine, Rutanya Alda, Rebecca Harrell Tickell, Johnny Galecki, and Ariana Richards, is a fantasy drama about a girl who firmly believes in Santa Claus, meets an injured reindeer who she considers to be the Santa’s Prancer.
The 8-year-old Jessica Riggs was returning from a Christmas party along with her friend Carole. While walking down, they saw a plastic reindeer falling from the main street decoration.
And later on, she again saw a reindeer that disappeared in the darkness the next moment she saw it.
She found the reindeer when her father, John, was about to shoot the reindeer with a rifle. She pleaded with her father and said she believed it was a prancer of Santa, so he should not kill him.
She takes care of the reindeer and keeps it hidden from the townspeople. She works and manages the reindeer expenses until the day when someone leaks the news of her having a reindeer.
You should watch the movie to know how she cared for, worked, and managed to keep the reindeer and who backstabbed her later.
This movie is a family movie and one of the best Christmas movies for kids as it shows the heartwarming emotions of a child towards an animal and how she lives her life in fantasy. A movie filled with love, happiness, sadness, and drama.
Home Alone (1990)
Director: Chris Columbus
Genre: Holiday, Comedy, Kids & family
Where to watch: Hotstar, Apple TV, YouTube, Google Play Movies
The movie Home Alone is another story about how an eight-year-old manages things independently.
Like Christmas on Mistletoe Farm, it is about how kids take charge and settle things independently. A comedy movie with Joe Pesci, Catherine O’Hara, Macaulay Culkin, John Heard, and Daniel Stern leading the star cast.
It’s a story about an eight-year-old boy Kevin, who his family unintentionally leaves behind while they leave for Christmas vacation. The small kid finds himself all alone in the house, and on the other, the family realizes it after boarding the plane.
Kevin was too happy at first to be alone and be king until his family returned. He was happy to take charge of everything and do whatever he wanted.
But his dreamy thoughts ended when thieves tried to get inside the house. He manages things with bravery and beats them off.
So to know how the little kid managed things and tackled the situations watch Home Alone this Christmas. It’s a family comedy without the family, an experience filled with comedy, stress, and excitement.
Jingle All The Way (1996)
Director: Brian Levant
Genre: comedy, family
Where to watch: Apple TV, Hotstar
We all know a father can go to every extent for their kids. The movie Jingle is about how a father deals with various situations to fulfill his son’s wish.
The leads for this movie are Arnold Schwarzenegger, Sinbad, Phil Hartman, Jake Llyod, and Rita Wilson.
It’s a story about two fathers trying to fulfill their child’s demands. For Christmas, two kids made their demand for a toy that was currently famous. Now both fathers are too eager to buy the toy for the kids.
They fight all along and deal with every situation, just in the end to know that the toy is out of stock. It will be very interesting to watch the interactions between both fathers.
The comedy movie is similar to Christmas on Mistletoe Farm, depicting the relationship between a child and a father.
Jack Frost (1998)
Director: Troy Miller
Genre: Comedy/Family
Where to watch: Apple TV, YouTube, Google Play Movies
Things become hard to deal with when we lose someone who has been attached to our life since birth and, in a special way, that are our parents or family members.
Losing a parent in childhood opens the gates of many adventures and surprising situations. The movie Jack Frost, starring Mark Addy, Kelly Preston Joseph Cross, Henry Rollins, and Michael Keaton, is a Christmas drama and comedy movie.
After the death of Jack Frost, things become difficult to cope with for Charlie. It was harder as his father’s death was unexpected and sudden for him.
But his life changes when out of nowhere, his father takes a comeback to stand by and support his son.
It will be interesting when Charlie receives his Christmas surprise, and it will be entertaining to see how the father is helping his son. The movie teaches us to cope with sadness and move on with the situation.
Elf (2003)
Director: Jon Favreau
Genre: Fantasy, Family
Where to watch: Amazon Prime Video, Apple TV, YouTube, Google Play Movies
Parents are the ones to whom we are always attached, and when things become connected to them, our situations start getting imbalanced. Something similar happened to Buddy when he discovered the truth about his father.
This movie features Peter Dinklage, Zooey Deschanel, James Caan, Will Ferrell, and Jon Favreau as the star cast.
The movie follows the story of Buddy the Elf, who was raised at the North Pole along with the elves. But after knowing the reality of not being an elf, he ventures out to find who his birth father is.
This movie also shows the relationship between a son and his father, just like Christmas On Mistletoe Farm; it also focuses on the significance of relationship in a kid’s life and how it shapes their future.
The Polar Express (2004)
Director: Robert Zemeckis
Genre: Fantasy, Family
Where to watch: Amazon Prime Video, Apple TV, YouTube, Google Play Movies
Another story is about how a young child explores crazy adventures. The animated fantasy movie features Tom Hanks, who played almost five roles, Leslie Zemeckis and Eddie Deezen as the star cast.
His belief and hope for Santa gave the young child energy to travel to the north pole to meet him.
On Christmas Eve, He boards a train towards the north pole and embarks on his journey. Meanwhile, his journey turns out to be a memorable one when he meets some people.
Through this movie, the message of self-discovery and life wonder never fades for the people who believe it is passed on to its viewers.
The movie has got some great animations as well. So this Christmas experience is a ride towards self-discovery and beliefs.
A Christmas Tree Miracle (2013)
Director: J.W. Myers
Genre: Family
Where to watch: Netflix
This movie has a similar storyline as Christmas On Mistletoe Farm. It represents the story of David George, who moves to a different place after getting fired from his job.
The main cast of this movie is Kevin Sizemore, Claudia Esposito, Barratt Carnahan, Emily Capehart, Simha Kenney, and Terry Kiser.
When David gets fired from his job right before the holidays, he has no other option but to move to a different place to manage their finances.
The family comes together and joins hands to celebrate Christmas. They try to adjust to their new surroundings and celebrate Christmas differently.
The drastic change in life becomes a miracle when a farmer offers them a place to stay. It is a sweet and loving family drama.
The spirit of Christmas brings joy into the lives of people. The movie passes the message that everything becomes easy when the family comes together.
The Christmas Chronicles (2018)
Director: Clay Kaytis
Genre: Family, Comedy
Where to watch: Netflix
Siblings are the most important part of childhood, and the movie Christmas Chronicles shows how two siblings, Kate and Teddy, enjoy their Christmas along with Santa.
The main leads are played by Kurt Russell, Goldie Hawn, Darby Camp, Judah Lewis, and Kimberly Williams- Paisley.
The sister and brother, Kate and Teddy, had plans of capturing Santa Claus on camera, but it somehow turned out to be their most unexpected experience. The siblings, along with Santa and his elves, went to deliver gifts before Christmas morning.
The movie Christmas Chronicles follows the theme of sibling love, not being willing to give up in tough situations, not losing hope, and coping with sadness.
It’s also a family comedy representing the family’s love for each other and the siblings enjoying each other. The movie focuses on happiness and the spirit of Christmas.
Jingle Jangle: A Christmas Journey (2020)
Director: David E. Talbert
Genre: Musical, Fantasy
Where to watch: Netflix
The movie Jingle Jangle: A Christmas Journey is a movie that touches on the understanding and supporting aspects of the family. The star cast of the movie is Madalen Mills, Forest Whitaker, and Keegan- Michael Key.
When you get betrayed, you lose hope in people and things. The same happened with a toymaker who stopped making toys after his assistant betrayed him. The betrayal made him lose his joy and will to make toys.
But after many years, his granddaughter brings hope with her. She lightens up the missing spark in him.
Like Christmas on Mistletoe Farm, this movie also showcases how family support can make you realise things and help you regain your spirits and will to do things you love.
Falling For Christmas (2022)
Director: Janeen Damian
Genre: Romance, Comedy
Where to watch: Netflix
It’s a story about a young heiress named Sierra Belmont played by Lindsey Lohan who, after a ski accident is diagnosed with amnesia.
She lives with and is taken care of by a small inn owner named Jake Russel, played by Chord Overstreet, and his daughter Avy Russell played by Olivia Perez.
This movie turns out to be the perfect Christmas movie as there are some real Santa appearances with some of his magic tricks.
The film shows the value of true humans that how a father-daughter duo helps the heiress to regain her memory.
The movie shares the message of care and concern toward others. It’s a movie comprising a perfect balance of the cheesiness of Christmas and the best rom-com joy.
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