10 Non-Christmassy Christmas Films To Watch At Christmas
9. Back To The Future
If you had to ask anyone to name their favourite 1980s movies, you can guarantee that somewhere on that list is Back to the Future. Being my personal all-time favourite movie, your writer might be slightly biased by putting it on this list - but that said, the film does seem to be on the TV a lot over the Christmas period.
What makes Back to the Future a good Christmas movie? Like all good movies, it appeals to people of all ages. The idea of travelling back in time and meeting your parents, wondering what their life was like when they where your age, is something that everyone can relate with. Added to that premise, the performances from, and on-screen chemistry of, Michael J. Fox and Christopher Lloyd further elevate the movie's enjoyment.
Back to the Future has everything from a cool car, a romantic subplot, a scary villain, and a song and dance number. There is no chance that anyone will get bored and turn to their phones whilst this legendary picture is on your screen.
First making its TV premiere in the UK on BBC One on Christmas Day 1988, Back to the Future has never shied away from joining us on Christmas Day.