10 Best Christmas Movies to Watch in 2023

We’ve compiled a list of the best Christmas movies with a direct link to the streaming services where you can stream, which includes beloved movies like Miracle on 34th Street and Home Alone. Happy Christmas to you.

1. It’s a Wonderful Life (1946)

PG – 2h 10m

Genre: Drama, Family, Fantasy

A holiday favorite for generations… George Bailey has spent his entire life giving to the people of Bedford Falls. All that prevents rich-skinned Mr. Potter from taking over the entire town is George’s modest building and loan company. But on Christmas Eve the business’s $8,000 is lost and George’s troubles begin.

It’s a Wonderful Life is a 1946 American Christmas supernatural drama film produced and directed by Frank Capra. It is based on the short story and booklet The Greatest Gift self-published by Philip Van Doren Stern in 1943, which itself is loosely based on the 1843 Charles Dickens novella A Christmas Carol.

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2. Die Hard (1988)

R – 2h 12m

Genre: Action, Thriller

Twelve terrorists. One cop. The odds are against John McClane… That’s just the way he likes it.

NYPD cop John McClane’s plan to reconcile with his estranged wife is thrown for a serious loop when, minutes after he arrives at her office, the entire building is overtaken by a group of terrorists. With little help from the LAPD, wisecracking McClane sets out to single-handedly rescue the hostages and bring the bad guys down.

3. Home Alone (1990)

PG – 1h 43m

Genre: Comedy, Family

A family comedy without the family.

Eight-year-old Kevin McCallister makes the most of the situation after his family unwittingly leaves him behind when they go on Christmas vacation. But when a pair of bungling burglars set their sights on Kevin’s house, the plucky kid stands ready to defend his territory. By planting booby traps galore, adorably mischievous Kevin stands his ground as his frantic mother attempts to race home before Christmas Day.

4. National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation (1989)

PG13 – 1h 37m

Genre: Comedy

It’s Christmastime, and the Griswolds are preparing for a family seasonal celebration. But things never run smoothly for Clark, his wife Ellen, and their two kids. Clark’s continual bad luck is worsened by his obnoxious family guests, but he manages to keep going, knowing that his Christmas bonus is due soon.

5. A Christmas Story (1983)

G – 1h 33m

Genre: Comedy, Family

Peace, harmony, comfort, and joy… Maybe next year.

The comic mishaps and adventures of a young boy named Ralph, trying to convince his parents, teachers, and Santa that a Red Ryder B.B. gun is the perfect Christmas gift for the 1940s.

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6. Miracle on 34th Street (1947)

G – 1h 36m

Genre: Comedy, Drama, Family

Capture the spirit of Christmas with this timeless classic!

Kris Kringle, seemingly the embodiment of Santa Claus, is asked to portray the jolly old fellow at Macy’s following his performance in the Thanksgiving Day parade. His portrayal is so complete that many begin to question if he truly is Santa Claus, while others question his sanity.

7. Elf (2003)

PG – 1h 37m

Genre: Comedy, Family, Fantasy

This holiday, discover your inner elf.

When young Buddy falls into Santa’s gift sack on Christmas Eve, he’s transported back to the North Pole and raised as a toy-making elf by Santa’s helpers. But as he grows into adulthood, he can’t shake the nagging feeling that he doesn’t belong. Buddy vows to visit Manhattan and find his real dad, a workaholic.

8. Gremlins (1984)

PG – 1h 46m

Genre: Fantasy, Horror, Comedy

Don’t get him wet, keep him out of bright light, and never NEVER feed him after midnight.

When Billy Peltzer is given a strange but adorable pet named Gizmo for Christmas, he inadvertently breaks the three important rules of caring for a Mogwai, unleashing a horde of mischievous gremlins on a small town.

9. Bad Santa (2003)

R – 1h 32m

Genre: Drama, Comedy, Crime

He doesn’t care if you’re naughty or nice.

A miserable conman and his partner pose as Santa and his Little Helper to rob department stores on Christmas Eve. But they run into problems when the conman befriends a troubled kid.

10. Love Actually (2003)

U – 2h 15m

Genre: Comedy, Romance, Drama

The Ultimate Romantic Comedy.

Eight London couples try to deal with their relationships in different ways. Their tryst with love makes them discover how complicated relationships can be.

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