Our guide to the best classic Christmas movies
I’ve done the work and compiled a list of the classic Holiday movies and now you know where to find your favorites this winter season!
December 22, 2017
Rankings:
- 1. Elf
Everyone’s favorite Will Ferrell starring as Buddy the elf.
Category: Family
Where you can find it: Freeform
Rating by Rotten Tomato: 84%
- 2. Home Alone series
A child’s worst fear of being left behind, especially during the Holiday season comes true.
Category: Family
Where you can find it: HBO go
Rating by Rotten Tomato: 62%
- 3. The Santa Clause series
The perfect movies to get you in the Holiday spirit with wonderful sights of Santa’s workshop.
Category: Family
Where you can find it: Freeform, Netflix
Rating by Rotten Tomato: 75%
- 4. Dr Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Grinch
A childhood favorite book takes on a whole new level with Jim Carey as the Grinch.
Category: Family
Where you can find it: Freeform, Netflix
Rating by Rotten Tomato: 53%
- 5. Disney’s A Christmas Carol
The old time story transformed into an animated action packed film.
Category: Family
Where you can find it: Freeform
Rating by Rotten Tomato: 54%
- 6. The Polar Express
The best film to inspire the season of believing.
Category: Childrens
Where you can find it: Freeform,
Rating by Rotten Tomato: 55%
- 7. A Charlie Brown Christmas
An old time child classic that is still a favorite to this day.
Category: Childrens
Where you can find it: Amazon Video, ABC go
Rating by Rotten Tomato: 92%
- 8. Rudolph the Red-Nosed reindeer
An Olidie’ but a goodie’.
Category: Childrens
Where you can find it: Amazon Video
Rating by Rotten Tomato: 92%
- 9. The Legend of Frosty the Snowman
Your favorite as a child that still remains as a great film over the years.
Category: Childrens
Where you can find it: Freeform, Netflix
Rating by Rotten Tomato: 60%
- 10. The Nightmare before Christmas
A Christmas take on the Tim Burton’s Disney films.
Category: Childrens
Where you can find it: Freeform, Netflix
Rating by Rotten Tomato: 95%
- 11. Santa Claus is coming to town
An animated film depicting the story of how Santa Claus came to be.
Category: Childrens
Where you can find it: Freeform, Amazon Video
Rating by Rotten Tomato: 81%
- 12. A Christmas Story
“You’ll shoot your eye out,” is a must see each season.
Category: Classic
Where you can find it: Amazon Video
Rating by Rotten Tomato: 89%
- 13. National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation
Another Griswald adventure during the holiday season.
Category: Classic
Where you can find it: Freeform
Rating by Rotten Tomato: 64%
- 14. Miracle on 34th Street
A Christmas classic that remains a family favorite.
Category: Classic
Where you can find it: Amazon Video
Rating by Rotten Tomato: 96%
- 15. A White Christmas
A musical comedy that is a unique take on the ordinary Christmas movie.
Category: Classic
Where you can find it: Netflix
Rating by Rotten Tomato: N/A
- 16. It’s a Wonderful Life
One of the most loved films based on the short story “The Greatest Gift”.
Category: Classic
Where you can find it: Amazon Video
Rating by Rotten Tomato: 94%
- 17. Die Hard
An action packed thriller that takes place during the Christmas season.
Category: Classic
Where you can find it: Amazon Video
Rating by Rotten Tomato: 92%
- 18. Love Actually’
Nine intertwined stories make for the perfect scene for a Holiday romance.
Category: Romance
Where you can find it: Netflix
Rating by Rotten Tomato: 63%
- 19. Last Holiday
The talented Queen Latifah stars in a drama filled romance with a wonderful ending.
Category: Romance
Where you can find it: Amazon Video
Rating by Rotten Tomato: 55%
- 20. The Family Stone
Sarah Jessica Parker stars in a favorite Christmas romance film.
Category: Romance
Where you can find it: Amazon Video
Rating by Rotten Tomato: 52%
- 21. Bad Santa
American favorite comedy crime film.
Category: Comedy
Where you can find it: Netflix
Rating by Rotten Tomato: 78%
- 22. Four Christmases
Christmas can stand as a reminder for the flaws of your family, Reese Witherspoon and Vince Vaughn attempt to accomplish a Christmas family free.
Category: Comedy
Where you can find it: Freeform
Rating by Rotten Tomato: 24%
- 23. Christmas with the Kranks
Ever wanted to skip the holidays all together? This is the unique perfect holiday comedy.
Category: Comedy
Where you can find it: Amazon Video
Rating by Rotten Tomato: 5%
- 24. Deck the Halls
A light-hearted comedy that strays away from the typical holiday movie.
Category: Comedy
Where you can find it: Amazon Video
Rating by Rotten Tomato: 6%
- 25. Fred Claus
This Christmas film takes a unique turn while telling the new tale of Santa Claus and his brother.
Category: Comedy
Where you can find it: Amazon Video
Rating by Rotten Tomato: 21%
*Ratings from rotten tomato
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