Which Christmas Movie Made The Most Money
70 Best Christmas Movies of All Time
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The best Christmas movies to add to your must-watch list
It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas movie watching! Good thing there's a holiday movie for everyone! Whether you're a fan of classic Christmas movies, Hallmark Christmas movies, romantic Christmas flicks, or the best Christmas movies for kids, there's something on our list for everyone! Time to lounge on the couch in an ugly Christmas sweater with your loved ones snuggled under a blanket, with hot cocoa steaming in your favorite mug—all while one of the best Christmas movies plays on your television. This could possibly be one of the coziest feelings in the world. Our list narrows it down to the best of the best, from classic cartoons all the way to the best Netflix originals that debuted in recent years. Make it a festive family movie festival with the best Christmas movies on Hulu, Lifetime, and Amazon Prime to keep it easy and streamable. Have yourself a movie little Christmas!
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The Polar Express
This whimsical, dreamy animated tale follows a group of pajama-clad kids, roused from slumber, and pulled aboard a train bound for the North Pole. It's based on the 1986 Caldecott winning book of the same name, one of the best Christmas books for kids.
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The Holiday
This star-studded rom-com features the ol' switch houses over the Christmas holidays plotline. Kate Winslet stars as the owner of an English cottage who trades it with Hollywood mogul, Cameron Diaz, for a stay in her mansion in this romantic Christmas movie.
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Christmas in Connecticut
Return to classic Hollywood in this fun rom-com from 1945 starring screen legend Barbara Stanwyck as a woman who pens the popular "Diary of a Housewife" column. When her publisher insists she host a Christmas dinner on the farm for a vet returning home from the war, she may just fall in love with him. Here are the best funny Christmas movies if you like your holiday dramas merry and light.
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Planes, Trains and Automobiles
Steve Martin and John Candy play stranded businessmen who end up on a disaster-filled trek to finally get home for Thanksgiving. Get ready for laughs galore and just enough holiday sentiment to make your eyes tear up. This ranks as one of our favorite Thanksgiving movies, too.
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The Shop Around the Corner
One of the best Christmas movies is this classic love story from 1940 that inspired multiple mistaken identity rom-coms, includingYou've Got Mail. Christmas Eve revelations finally bring love to light. See how many of these Christmas movie trivia questions you can answer correctly.
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Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer
This Christmas classic premiered in 1964 and everyone has been watching it ever since. Based on the song of the same name, this stop-motion animated television special captures audiences with its sweet story about accepting differences. These are the best kids' Christmas movies to watch on Netflix right now.
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Babes in Toyland
This 1934 classic still lulls with nostalgic merriness and impressive visuals. You'll also see magical set pieces and lots of toy soldiers. If you're still thinking about what you get your sis for the holidays, get some inspiration with these perfect gifts for sisters.
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Four Christmases
Reese Witherspoon shines as the star of this comedy about heading home for Christmas—to four different homes, that is. Vince Vaughn plays her longtime boyfriend.
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The Best Man Holiday
The whole cast returns in this sequel to the 1990s hitThe Best Man. Meet up with the group of friends as they descend upon a Christmas estate for tense dinners, some choreographed dancing, and plenty of melodrama.
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Edward Scissorhands
Things come to a head during Christmas when Edward, who has scissors for hands, carves sculptures and shaves ice into Christmas snowfall for the girl he loves. After the best Christmas movies, check out the best Christmas town in every state.
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Elf
Elf sits in the top ten list on many best Christmas movie lists because it offers the kind of feel-good hilarity the whole family can enjoy. Prepare for tender moments that depict loneliness and the need to fit in interspersed with Will Ferrell's brand of madcap comedy.
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White Christmas
It's one of the most spectacular classic Christmas movies, so feast your eyes on dazzling, over-the-top numbers bursting with the holiday aesthetic as stranded performers put on a show. There are also a few engagements, so if holiday romance is your thing, here's our list of the most romantic movies ever.
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Almost Christmas
Danny Glover stars as a recent widower who invites his grown kids home for Christmas. It's a family melodrama that offers platters of romance and comedy alongside moments that will move you.
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Happy Christmas
After a break-up, a woman played by Anna Kendrick moves in with her brother, his wife, and their two-year-old child, and tries to put her life back together during the Christmas season.
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The Santa Clause
If something should ever happen to Santa, don't worry, there's a little-known clause that assures he'll carry on. Tim Allen plays the dad destined to become Santa in this heartwarming comedy about belief.
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Bad Santa
Amp up the Scrooge vibes in this crass take on the Christmas spirit. Billy Bob Thornton stars as a real-life Grinch—he poses as a mall Santa, so he can rob stores.
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Scrooged
Return to the heyday of 1980s comedy in this retelling of the classicA Christmas Carol story starring Bill Murray.
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A Bad Moms Christmas
Watch with a spiked eggnog in your hand, sit back, and wait for the laughs in one of the best Christmas movies to watch with your girlfriends. Mila Kunis, Kathryn Hahn, and Kristen Bell return as seasoned moms forced to put on the perfect Christmas for their families and generally failing at it.
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Jingle All the Way
One of the best Christmas movies, the plot is based on the Christmas toy frenzies inspired by parents who did anything for Cabbage Patch Dolls, Tickle Me Elmos, and other must-have seasonal toys. In this case, two rival Dads vie for the rare, but intensely desired Turbo-Man action figure.
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A Christmas Prince
This popular Christmas movie romance offers fluff, flounce, and a sugar-coated love story set during the holidays as an intrepid reporter finds herself falling for the heir to the Aldovian throne. Make sure to check out these gifts for your wife that she'll absolutely adore/
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Jack Frost
Some of the best Christmas movies thrive on themes of angels, ghosts, and other magical entities coming along to teach people what the holidays are really about. In this case, it's a wry snowman come to life who wants one last chance to show his family he cares.
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The Muppet Christmas Carol
Out of all the remakes and adaptations ofA Christmas Carol, the muppets version rises to the top as it manages to be both witty and heartwarming in a way that both kids and adults enjoy together.
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The Preacher's Wife
This updated remake ofThe Bishop's Wife stars Denzel Washington as a super handsome angel who comes along to help out Whitney Houston with some family problems right around Christmas.
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Trading Places
This 1980s Christmas comedy catapulted Eddie Murphy to super-stardom. He plays the hapless man who falls victim to the schemes of two ultra-rich stockbroker bad guys, but he turns the joke on them.
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Arthur Christmas
Arthur Christmas is an unexpected delight with a heartwarming story that captures audience members of every age. The story follows Santa's son Arthur on his quest to deliver a lost toy before the deadline is up!
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Nothing Like the Holidays
During the holiday season, nothing hits the spot like a great family Christmas movie set around the dinner table. This drama depicts strong bonds and the love that ties us together in relatable and heartfelt scenes by great performers.
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Die Hard
All the important adventures take place on Christmas Eve—including one of the best Christmas movies to feature a heist on the Nakatomi skyscraper. Who needs Santa when Bruce Willis delivers the goods on Christmas morning in this classic actioner?
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Love Actually
Love Actually feels like a ridiculous and romantic trifle! And it is. Giving into its implausible plots and nutty scenarios is part of the ever-watchable charm that makes it one of the best Christmas movies.
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National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation
Christmas lights will never be the same after you see the Griswold display. Chevy Chase plays the dad who tries to do what's right for his family amid nonstop epic and hilarious fails.
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The Charlie Brown Christmas Special
Nothing quite captures Christmas like Charlie Brown's forlorn little tree. Snoopy saves the day, with some help from the ultimate wise man, Linus, plus the Peanuts kids who learn the meaning of Christmas.
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Black Nativity
Don't miss Mary J. Blige as the Christmas angel in this musical drama based on Langston Hughes' famous play. The movie comes alive during the musical numbers which are both lyrical and sometimes ultra-realistic.
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The Family Stone
Get ready for slapstick comedy mixed with tragic heartbreak.The Family Stone is the kind of Christmas movie you can rely on for laughs, tears, and watching again and again each Christmas.
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Meet Me in St. Louis
Judy Garland's iconic rendition of "Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas" bumpsMeet Me in St. Louis onto any list of best Christmas movies.
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Home Alone
Macaulay Culkin's charm steals the show as the kid left alone who fights off bungling burglars while Mom and Dad (Catherine O'Hara and John Heard) freak out from afar.
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Happiest Season
This rom-com explores wanting to be accepted by those you love most, being true to your own identity, and coming out to your conservative parents at Christmas. Check out the best Christmas songs.
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It's a Wonderful Life
Have a hankie handy for the happy reunion at the end with a decked-out Christmas tree set, a crowded party, cute kids, and your favorite line, "Every time a bell rings, an angel gets his wings."
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The Nightmare Before Christmas
The stop-motion animation looks charming and eccentric while the songs make you tap your foot and sing along in this story about a Pumpkin King who wants to take over Christmas. Don't worry—Santa ends up safe and sound!
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Miracle on 34th Street
The young Natalie Wood stole everyone's heart in this drama about the power of belief. The 1994 remake is also winning, but for legit Christmas movie magic, check out the first film—it's the real thing! Don't miss these gifts for mom: the woman who needs nothing, but deserves everything.
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How the Grinch Stole Christmas
The TV classic boasts terrific animation based on Seuss's iconic and bizarro illustrations. And it contains the added tune "You're a Mean One Mr. Grinch" with its genius lyrics that roast any scrooge-like meanie.
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A Christmas Story
A Christmas Story is where most of us learn to never touch our tongue to a frozen flagpole. It's always playing round the clock on TV right around Christmas because you can catch any scene and still enjoy.
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The Christmas Chronicles
Kurt Russell gives an inspired performance as a rock n' Roll Santa in this popular hit. Goldie Hawn, his real-life longtime partner, plays Mrs. Claus. The kids love this one!
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The Christmas Chronicles 2
Yep! There's a popular sequel, too! Kurt Russell and Goldie Hawn reprise their roles and Mr. and Mrs. Santa in an adventure involving the evil elf, Belsnickel. This one features live action mixed with spirited CGI. If you love animation, here are the best Christmas cartoons to enjoy.
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Jingle Jangle: A Christmas Journey
One of the best Christmas movies recently released is this spectacular Netflix musical,Jingle Jangle. A brilliant toymaker's apprentice tries to steal his idea in this movie filled with exuberant art design, gorgeous costumes, and rip-roaring dance numbers.
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Let It Snow
In this sweet rom-com, a famous pop star gets stranded by snow in a small town on Christmas Eve. He spends time with one of the local teens there who is not impressed with his fame. Check out the best Christmas movies on Disney+ if you're looking for more teen dream rom-coms.
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Holiday Rush
A single Dad loses his lucrative radio show job right before Christmas. His kids, used to affluence, are in for some lessons when they all downsize in this heartwarming comedy. Here are the best funny Christmas movies if you like your holiday dramas merry and light.
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Dashing in December
If you're looking for a beautiful Christmas romance, go forDashing in December. Andie MacDowell plays a mom whose grown son returns home to her ranch for Christmas only to find himself falling for her totally dashing ranch hand. Here are more great LGBTQ movies to indulge in.
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Noelle
Anna Kendrick and Bill Hader play Santa's adult children who have to take over duties after their father's passing—but neither is really up to the job in this delightful comedy you can find on Disney+.
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The Holiday Calendar
In this heartfelt romantic comedy, a woman receives an advent calendar from her grandpa. Once she opens it, the contents of each day seem to magically connect to what's happening in her life.
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Dolly Parton's Christmas on the Square
Dolly Parton provides all the songs in this Emmy-winning musical about an executive (Christine Baranski) who's selling all the land in her hometown right before Christmas. Create the best holiday ambiance in your home with these easy DIY Christmas decorations anyone can make.
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Christmas with the Kranks
A couple (Tim Allen and Jamie Lee Curtis) decides to skip Christmas since their grown daughter is away, but then she announces sheis coming home after all, with her new fiance in tow. Her parents try to throw together the perfect last-minute celebration with hilarious results.
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Holiday in the Wild
Kristin Davis plays a divorcee who goes on her second honeymoon solo. It's a safari, so she ends up needing to save a baby elephant with her hunky pilot—played by Rob Lowe. Sparks ensue.
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Last Holiday
Queen Latifah gives a moving performance in this rom-com about a woman who decides to live life to the fullest when she's diagnosed with a terminal illness right before Christmas. LL Cool J plays the coworker who follows her across the globe (in the snow!) to let her know he's in love with her before it's too late.
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Anna and the Apocalypse
If all you want for Christmas is a zombie movie—that's also a musical that takes place during the holidays—thenAnna and the Apocalypse was made just for you. Christmas season is also the season of the undead with singing, fighting teens to boot.
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Klaus
Audiences and critics love this animated retelling of the Santa Claus myth in this moving story about a hapless mailman who joins forces with a reclusive toymaker to bring gifts to the kids in the local village.
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Holidate
Holidate is the ideal romance for anyone who loves, loves, loves holidays. You'll find every seasonal celebration in this one, including Christmas, as a couple is thrown together during every festivity.
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The Bishop's Wife
Cary Grant stars as a dashing angel who descends to earth to answer a bishop's prayer. Soon, the angel finds himself falling for the bishop's wife in one of the most beloved classic Christmas movies.
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A Christmas Tale
You'll find yourself enraptured by this acclaimed French drama (you won't mind the subtitles!) starring the legendary Catherine Deneuve as a matriarch hosting a Christmas family reunion.
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Black Christmas
There are subsequent remakes, but the 1974 horror classic Christmas movie still packs a chilling punch as sorority sisters battle a killer over Christmas break.
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Office Christmas Party
If you're in the mood for raucous comedy, this anthem to wild Christmas parties stars Jason Bateman, Jennifer Anniston, Kate McKinnon, and Olivia Munn.
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Feliz NaviDAD
Mario Lopez plays a single dad whose daughter signs him up on a dating app in this sweet Christmas rom-com directed by Melissa Joan Hart.
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Better Watch Out
Horror fans will love this dark take onHome Alone themes as a babysitter and her young charge battle home invaders during Christmas, but nothing is as it seems. Heed the title!
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The Night Before
If you're looking to sit back with some silly, R-rated comedy try this romp about three friends (Seth Rogen, Anthony Mackie, and Joseph Gordon-Levitt) who are determined to tie one on before Christmas.
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Metropolitan
Go back to 1990 in this talky indie film about rich college kids trying to be sophisticated who inevitably get caught up in drama over the Christmas break.
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The Christmas Doctor
Hallmark Christmas movie fans love this romance about a doctor doing a temp gig in a small town over the holidays. She doesn't like to be tied down, but her handsome landlord makes that impossible!
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Krampus
Coal in your stocking is a piece of cake compared to a visit from this horned monster who comes for naughty kids. This horror comedy is not for the little ones in your family!
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The Knight Before Christmas
A medieval knight transports to the present day where he falls for a high school science teacher. Prepare for a super sweet holiday romance!
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The Man Who Invented Christmas
Dan Stevens plays Charles Dickens in this delightful biopic about the author who penned one of the most famous Christmas stories,A Christmas Carol,back in 1843.
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When Harry Met Sally
This classic rom-com climaxes during the holiday season when the two besties finally figure out they don't want to spend another holiday without each other.
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Prancer
This sweet drama stars Sam Elliott as the widowed father of a young girl who believes she's found one of Santa's actual reindeer.
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Originally Published: October 04, 2021
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