Sky Cinema Christmas HD Thursday

Two youngsters call on Santa Claus to help reunite their divorced parents before their mother marries her new boyfriend. Drama, with Leslie Nielsen, Thora Birch and Jamey Sheridan

A look at some favourite festive family films, from Elf and Home Alone to Arthur Christmas and The Polar Express

A penguin princess sets out on a perilous journey to track down St Nick, sure she's found one of his sleigh bells. Festive animated adventure, with the voice of Hilary Duff

During the Christmas season, Megan and her father-figure Frank head out on a road trip to find his long-lost love. Romantic drama, starring Laura Vandervoort

Ten-year-old Gloria and her recently widowed grandfather Bud befriend a mysterious reindeer when the family gathers for Christmas. Festive drama, starring James Cromwell

A woman moves in with her brother's family, and tries to convince his wife that she needs to enjoy life more. Comedy drama, starring Anna Kendrick and Melanie Lynskey

A couple plan to skip Christmas, prompting a busybody neighbour to mobilise the community into making them change their minds. Festive comedy, with Jamie Lee Curtis and Tim Allen

A man raised as an elf in Santa's workshop retraces his human roots in New York, but is unprepared for life in the Big Apple. Fantasy comedy, starring Will Ferrell and James Caan

Santa's son tries to make sure a girl accidentally missed off his father's list gets her presents. Animated comedy, with the voices of James McAvoy and Jim Broadbent

A cranky history teacher at a remote prep school is forced to remain on campus over the holidays with a student. Comedy drama, starring Paul Giamatti

An American family fulfil their dream of moving back to Norway after inheriting a cabin, but soon encounter dark forces. Comedy horror, starring Martin Starr

Ten-year-old Gloria and her recently widowed grandfather Bud befriend a mysterious reindeer when the family gathers for Christmas. Festive drama, starring James Cromwell

A retired mechanic invites his family to his house for a seasonal celebration, with disastrous results. Comedy, starring Danny Glover

During the Christmas season, Megan and her father-figure Frank head out on a road trip to find his long-lost love. Romantic drama, starring Laura Vandervoort

A penguin princess sets out on a perilous journey to track down St Nick, sure she's found one of his sleigh bells. Festive animated adventure, with the voice of Hilary Duff