Avoid family arguments with these festive movies

December: it’s all about road trips and going back home to spend time with the family. It’s great for the first few days, but after a while, you could all use a laugh and some entertainment. That’s where the DStv Now app is a lifesaver.

Take DStv on holiday with you

You don’t need to take your decoder or smartcard on holiday with you. If you have a DStv subscription, download the DStv Now app and watch whatever, whenever on your phone, tablet, laptop or smart TV using Wi-Fi or mobile data. Download the DStv Now app from the Google Play or Apple App Store.

Here are our top picks for festive family viewing. Either stream then online or download and watch offline on your smartphone or tablet.

A Bad Moms Christmas

Christmas is a crazy time to get things ready and, you know what? Nobody appreciates all the effort! The ‘bad moms’ cut loose in this edgy comedy.

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Home Alone

Accidentally left behind while his family fly to Europe, little Kevin has to look after himself with trickery and traps when two burglars come knocking. This Christmas classic has aged well.

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Office Christmas Party

What happens when you mix one irresponsible boss, one ultimatum to save his company - and the only way to do it is with a huge office party? This movie is as fun as it sounds.

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Almost Christmas

Whenever Danny Glover plays the dad, you know the people around him are going to drive him hilariously insane. The cast includes Gabrielle Union, Omar Epps and Mo'Nique.

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The Man Who Invented Christmas

How about the story behind A Christmas Carol? This fantastic biopic will thaw even the most bah-humbugged family grump.

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Snow Day

Over here in SA snow is something you read about and snow days sound like a made-up thing. But up north Christmas and snow go together like Grandpa and lay-z-boys.

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Liewe Kerfeesvader

Everyone is allowed to go a little crazy over the holidays. But not too crazy. Like this dad who snaps and thinks he’s Santa Claus.

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The Christmas Train

A Christmas list without a Hallmark movie? Of course not. Get ready for all kinds of warm feelings and tearjerkers with this lovely comedy.

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Look out for these Christmas specials

E!’s Christmas Celebration

Contrary to popular belief, celebrities celebrate Christmas just like normal people do. Just more stylishly. While you’re keeping up with the holidays, invite E! to the party.

Sam Smith Special

It is impossible to get through a Christmas without some kind of musical, so do it properly. Let Sam Smith take your house guests on a journey of jingle bells and whimsy.

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