An Almost Christmas Story

Skip the genre filler — An Almost Christmas Story, in Australia on Disney Plus, and in the US on Disney Plus, actually commits to its premise. It says what it needs to say in one sitting, no filler. 96 people have weighed in on TMDB, and the verdict leans heavily positive. Cary Christopher anchors it with a performance that grounds the bigger ideas in something human. Put it on tonight on Disney Plus and see for yourself.

Part of the current wave of titles people are actually watching, An Almost Christmas Story earns its spot. An Almost Christmas Story treats its concept seriously enough to follow it all the way through. A young owl meets a lost little girl in New York City. Together, they try to get home for Christmas. The human element stays intact thanks to Cary Christopher and Estella Madrigal, who anchor every scene. It hit screens in 2024. An Almost Christmas Story resists the temptation to explain everything, trusting the audience to sit with ambiguity. There is real craft here, even in the moments that do not fully land.

Viewers burned by ambitious sci-fi that could not sustain its premise should give An Almost Christmas Story a chance. It has built its own audience without needing a direct comparison. The complete film is available and best experienced without too much prior knowledge of where it goes. Cary Christopher grounds the bigger ideas in something human. Once you are in, you will want to talk about it.

An Almost Christmas Story was released in 2024, directed by David Lowery. The full 24-minute film is available to watch now. Find exactly where it's streaming below, and TV Butler Pro makes it effortless to track your progress as you go. Just search the name, and Butler finds it instantly, tells you which service has it, and remembers exactly where you left off.