115 Best Christmas Movies To Watch This Season

Looking for the best Christmas movies to cuddle up and watch? I’ve got you covered with 115 Christmas movies for kids and adults to enjoy!

‘Tis the season to be jolly, and what better way to spread the holiday cheer than by cozying up with a cup of hot cocoa and a festive movie marathon? As a self-proclaimed Christmas movie enthusiast, I’ve compiled a list of the 115 best Christmas movies that have brought joy to me (and my family!) season after season. From timeless classics to modern gems, this lineup of Christmas movies is sure to make your holiday season merry and bright.

115 Christmas Movies To Watch This Season

I’ve tried my best to break movies down into categories depending on what you’re looking for and of course, I’ve included a handful of my favorites from Hallmark. How could I resist? 😉 And just because I was curious myself, a little Christmas movie trivia before we dive in…

What is the #1 Christmas movie of all time? “It’s A Wonderful Life” is consistently rated #1 in polls taken about Christmas movies.

What is the most popular Christmas movie of all time? According to money made during worldwide opening, it’s “How The Grinch Stole Christmas” which amassed $55,082,330.

Why do Christmas movies make us feel good? I love this, because it’s so true.  I’ve rarely watched a Christmas movie and not found myself smiling. According to a study conducted by Fielding Graduate University, “Recurring themes of romance, family, and friendship reflect and satisfy our deep-seated need for social connection. Holiday movies build bonds across generations and feel like visiting old friends. Feel-good holiday films provide a welcome escape from the pressures of real-world demands.

Alright, as promised, onward with the ultimate list of best Christmas movies!

Classic Christmas Movies

It’s a Wonderful Life (1946)

Miracle on 34th Street (1947)

A Christmas Carol (1951)

White Christmas (1954)

Holiday Inn (1942)

A Charlie Brown Christmas (1965)

Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer (1964)

Frosty the Snowman (1969)

The Grinch (1966)

The Polar Express (2004)

A Christmas Story (1983)

Home Alone (1990)

Elf (2003)

The Santa Clause (1994)

Scrooged (1988)

Love Actually (2003)

The Muppet Christmas Carol (1992)

A Christmas Prince (2017)

The Bishop’s Wife (1947)

Christmas in Connecticut (1945)

Meet Me in St. Louis (1944)

The Shop Around the Corner (1940)

Babes in Toyland (1934)

A Christmas Tale (2008)

The Nativity Story (2006)

Heartwarming Family Favorites

The Holiday (2006)

Arthur Christmas (2011)

Klaus (2019)

The Family Stone (2005)

The Christmas Chronicles (2018)

Fred Claus (2007)

Jingle All the Way (1996)

Four Christmases (2008)

Christmas with the Kranks (2004)

The Best Man Holiday (2013)

The Nightmare Before Christmas (1993)

Deck the Halls (2006)

The Preacher’s Wife (1996)

Mickey’s Christmas Carol (1983)

The Holiday Calendar (2018)

Noelle (2019)

The Christmas Candle (2013)

The Man Who Invented Christmas (2017)

The Christmas Chronicles 2 (2020)

Last Christmas (2019)

A Christmas Detour (2015)

Christmas Ever After (2020)

The Christmas Contract (2018)

Once Upon a Time at Christmas (2017)

Christmas at the Plaza (2019)

A Very Brady Christmas (1988)

12 Dates of Christmas (2011)

The Christmas Shepherd (2014)

The Twelve Days of Christmas Eve (2004)

The Christmas Card (2006)

The Family Man (2000)

The Polar Express (2004)

Daddy’s Home 2 (2017)

Nativity! (2009)

The Christmas Secret (2014)

Animated Christmas Movies For Kids + Families

Shrek the Halls (2007)

Mickey’s Once Upon a Christmas (1999)

Olive, the Other Reindeer (1999)

The Snowman (1982)

Winnie the Pooh and Christmas Too (1991)

Beauty and the Beast: The Enchanted Christmas (1997)

Annabelle’s Wish (1997)

The Little Drummer Boy (1968)

The Year Without a Santa Claus (1974)

Mickey’s Twice Upon a Christmas (2004)

Grandma Got Run Over by a Reindeer (2000)

A Chipmunk Christmas (1981)

Santa Claus Is Comin’ to Town (1970)

Frosty Returns (1992)

Rudolph’s Shiny New Year (1976)

The Little Matchgirl (2006)

Prep & Landing (2009)

The Small One (1978)

Jack Frost (1979)

A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving (1973)

The Nutcracker Prince (1990)

The Snow Queen (1995)

The Lion in Winter (1968)

The Littlest Angel (2011)

The Bear Who Slept Through Christmas (1973)

The Night Before Christmas (1968)

A Christmas Carol (1971)

The Tale of the Bunny Picnic (1986)

The Polar Express (2004)

The Little Drummer Boy, Book II (1976)

The First Christmas: The Story of the First Christmas Snow (1975)

A Wish for Wings That Work (1991)

The Star (2017)

The Elf on the Shelf: An Elf’s Story (2011)

Klaus (2019)

Contemporary Christmas Movies

Office Christmas Party (2016)

A Bad Moms Christmas (2017)

Last Holiday (2006)

The Night Before (2015)

Four Holidays (2008)

Christmas with the Coopers (2015)

Krampus (2015)

The Christmas Chronicles (2018)

Daddy’s Home (2015)

A Very Murray Christmas (2015)

Christmas Inheritance (2017)

Let It Snow (2019)

Happiest Season (2020)

The Princess Switch (2018)

Christmas on the Square (2020)

The Knight Before Christmas (2019)

Operation Christmas Drop (2020)

The Christmas Contract (2018)

Midnight at the Magnolia (2020)

Holidate (2020)

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