Netflix has a host of heartwarming Christmas films available this year, but it’s an Irish film that has people talking.

Angela’s Christmas has proved to be a huge hit with viewers with many admitting it brought them to ‘tears’.

Set in 1910s Ireland, the 30-minute film is a funny and poignant story about the power of family and the innocent desire of a child to ensure everyone is safe, warm and loved at Christmas.

The CG film is based on Irish author Frank McCourt’s only children’s book, inspired by a story his mother Angela told him as a child.

The famed writer won the Pulitzer Prize for his best-selling memoir, Angela’s Ashes, which was released as a film in 1999.

The short made its global premiere as a Netflix Original on Friday, November 30, and has gone down a storm with Netflix users.

Many said they were ‘in bits’ watching Angela’s Christmas as others praised it for being the perfect festive film for children.

Unnecessarily in bits watching Angela’s Christmas on @NetflixUK… Brill stuff @BrownBagFilms 🎄🙌🏻 — Rachel Farrell (@rachelvfarrell) December 2, 2018

omg just watched angela’s christmas 😭 the story is so beautiful and the cinematography is so pretty — anna • love shot 💎 (@bbhonly) December 1, 2018

Angela’s Christmas got me in tears @NetflixUK I am absolutely bawling 💚☘️ — Lauren (@ilikethefizz) December 1, 2018

Aww, Angela’s Christmas on Netflix is a lovely little movie, I’m feeling a bit festive now it’s December! — Jo Bee (@ohjobee) December 2, 2018

Just watched Angela’s Christmas on Netflix with Amelia and it’s honestly the best little animated Christmas film for kids🎄✨ — Hayleigh (@HayleighTobin11) December 1, 2018

Anyone with 30 minutes to spare I strongly advise that you watch ‘Angela’s Christmas’ on Netflix. Loveliest short Christmas story❤️ — Clodágh Níc Alastáir (@ClodaghMcA_) December 2, 2018

Just viewed da most adorable animation I’ve seen in quite awhile. “Angela’s Christmas” on NETFLIX. It’s only a half-hour long and feels like a timeless holiday classic. — Azurine Vebbins (@DatsAzzyVebbins) December 3, 2018

Angela’s Christmas stars Oscar nominated Irish actress Ruth Negga in the role of Angela’s mother, and 11-year-old Kilkenny actress Lucy O’Connell as Angela.

The film was developed by Irish television animation production studio Brown Bag Films with the support of the Irish Film Board and produced with the support of the Broadcasting Authority of Ireland and RTE.

McCourt’s widow Ellen serves as an Executive Producer on the film while and his brother Malachy McCourt provides the narration.

She said: ‘It was my husband Frank’s dream to see this delicate little Christmas story transformed into a classic Christmas tale.

‘With persistence and care, Brown Bag Films and 9 Story have made that dream a reality.

‘He would be thrilled with Angela’s Christmas as is the entire extended McCourt family!’