For many of us a part of the perfect Christmas is cozying up together with loved ones to watch our favourite films.

But what are the quintessential Christmas movies that simply must be seen?

Luckily Screentime's John Fardy was on hand to talk us through his top 5 picks for this year's Christmas viewing.

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