Unmissable family movies you need to see this Christmas - and where to watch them for free

You cannot beat cuddling up on the sofa in front of a good family movie at Christmas time - and 2020 is no different.

In fact, with going out options at a minimum, staying in became the new black in 2020, so to make sure you've got plenty to feast your eyes on, we have put together the best 10 family movies on TV over Christmas so you can catch them or if you're busy, set them to record.

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Saturday, December 19th

Movie: Wreck it Ralph

Channel: BBC1

Time: 2.55pm

Movie: Around the World in 80 Days

Channel: BBC2

Time: 1.05pm

Movie: Minions

Channel: ITV

Time: 3.15pm

Movie: Scrooge: A Christmas Carol (1951)

Channel: 5

Time: 4.20pm

Sunday, December 20th

Movie: Malificent

Channel: BBC1

Time: 2.45pm

Movie: Shrek 2

Channel: ITV

Time: 2.30pm

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Monday, December 21st

Movie: Tinker Bell and the Legend of the NeverBeast

Channel: BBC1

Time: 9.15am

Movie: The  Muppets

Channel: BBC1

Time: 10.25am

Movie: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles

Channel: 4

Time: 11.05am

Tuesday, December 22nd

Movie: Muppets Most Wanted

Channel: BBC1

Time: 10am

Movie: Spiderman Homecoming

Channel: BBC1

Time: 7.55pm

Movie: Aurthur Christmas

Channel: ITV

Time: 11.35pm

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Wednesday, December 23rd

Movie: Nativity!

Channel: BBC1

Time: 10.15am

Movie: The NeverEnding Story

Channel: BBC1

Time: 1.45pm

Movie: Finding Dory

Channel: BBC1

Time: 3.40pm

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Christmas Eve

Movie: Kung Fu Panda

Channel: BBC1

Time: 9am

Movie: Kung Fu Panda 3

Channel: BBC1

Time: 10.45am

Movie: Moana

Channel: BBC1

Time: 12.35pm

Movie: Cars

Channel: BBC1

Time: 2.15pm

Movie: Paddington 2

Channel: BBC1

Time: 4.15pm

Movie: Annie!

Channel: 5

Time: 10.35am

Movie: Oliver

Channel: 5

Time: 12.05pm

Movie: Chitty Chitty Bang Bang

Channel: 5

Time: 3.10pm

Christmas Day

Movie: Early Man

Channel: BBC1

Time: 1.10pm

Movie: Coco

Channel: BBC1

Time: 3.10pm

Movie: Garfield 2

Channel: 4

Time: 9.05am

Movie: Home Alone 2

Channel: 4

Time: 5.30pm

Boxing Day

 

Movie: Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa

Channel: BBC1

Time: 8.55am

Movie: Penguins of Madagascar

Channel: BBC1

Time: 10.15am

Movie: Brave

Channel: BBC1

Time: 1.20pm

Movie: Grease

Channel: BBC1

Time: 5pm

Movie: Horton Hears a Who!

Channel: 4

Time: 12noon

Movie: The Karate Kid

Channel: 5

Time: 12noon