Christmas is a time filled with festive decorations, joy, and cherished moments with loved ones. Whether celebrated for its religious significance or enjoyed as a secular holiday, it’s a season for love, laughter, and festive fun.
In the whirlwind of holiday activities, there’s nothing like unwinding with a good movie. Here’s a list of some of the best films (in no particular order) to enjoy during the Christmas season:
Hot Frosty (2024)
Streaming on: Netflix
In this heartwarming romantic comedy, Lacey Chabert (Mean Girls) plays a woman who brings her handsome snowman to life two years after her husband’s death. Expect romance, laughs, and inevitable tears when her charming snowman melts.
Red One
Streaming on: Amazon Prime Video
A wild action-comedy starring Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson and Chris Evans. They play a Santa’s chief security officer and a bounty hunter who must rescue Santa (code-named Red One) after he’s kidnapped from the North Pole. A $250 million blockbuster that combines Christmas chaos with outrageous action.
Our Little Secret
Streaming on: Netflix
Lindsay Lohan returns to the Christmas genre in this comedy. Two exes are forced to spend Christmas together under awkward circumstances when they discover their new partners are siblings.
Scrooged (1988)
Streaming on: Amazon Prime Video
This modern twist on “A Christmas Carol” stars Bill Murray as a cynical TV executive who’s visited by the Ghosts of Christmas Past, Present, and Future. A sharp, hilarious holiday classic.
The Merry Gentlemen
Streaming on: Netflix
This movie flips the traditional Hallmark Christmas story on its head. Britt Robertson and Chad Michael Murray star in a quirky holiday tale about a big-city dancer who teams up with a group to save her parents’ small-town arts venue.
Jack in Time for Christmas
Streaming on: Amazon Prime Video
In this mix of scripted comedy and unscripted travelogue, Jack Whitehall races to make it back to the UK for Christmas, facing cancelled flights and wild adventures, all while meeting a host of famous faces like Michael Bublé and Rebel Wilson.
Carry-On
Streaming on: Netflix
Taron Egerton stars as an airport security agent blackmailed into letting a dangerous bag onto a Christmas Eve flight. With action and suspense, it’s the “Die Hard” of 2024.
12 Days of Christmas Eve (2004)
Streaming on: Amazon Prime Video
In this TV movie, Steven Weber plays a Scrooge-like man forced to relive Christmas Eve over and over until he gets things right.
Love Actually (2003)
Streaming on: Amazon Prime Video & Netflix
A classic rom-com from Richard Curtis that intertwines multiple love stories during Christmas, featuring a stellar cast including Hugh Grant, Liam Neeson, and Colin Firth. It’s a mix of sweet moments, unrequited love, and heartwarming connections.
The Holiday (2006)
Streaming on: Amazon Prime Video
Two women (Cameron Diaz and Kate Winslet) swap homes in this charming rom-com. As they navigate their complicated love lives, they both find unexpected romance with Jack Black and Jude Law. With cozy vibes and holiday cheer, this one is perfect for Christmas viewing.
