25 Best Christmas Movies In 2024 To Watch & Rewatch Every Year
With Christmas around the corner, what is more gratifying than drinking hot cocoa and watching your Christmas films? It is one of the best seasonal film genres, no matter if one appreciates the good old wholesome films. Humorous romantic movies, or warm beautiful family stories that come with the Christmas vibes. From classics that remind people of their childhood to movies about new happy holidays. There is something that will suit every viewer during winter’s best days. Here are the 25 Best Christmas Movies In 2024 to Watch and Rewatch Every Year:
1. It’s a Wonderful Life (1946)
This is one of the most popular films beloved by the Christmas period. A Christmas film is George Bailey’s It’s a Wonderful Life. ‘Tis the season for the tale of hope, of a little boy on Christmas Eve, this is a must-watch year after year.
2. A Christmas Carol (1951)
Based on one of the most famous works of Charles Dickens. People are familiar with A Christmas Carol as a story about the old man Ebenezer Scrooge’s redemption and enlightenment during Christmas. One of the most popular and probably one of the best adaptations is the 1951 version with Alastair Sim.
3. Home Alone (1990)
Filled with fun and, amazingly enough, feeling. It is without a doubt one of the best Christmas comedies out there. When Kevin McCallister stands up to defend his home from burglars, watching him is something that adults, kids, and all ages will enjoy.
4. Elf (2003)
Enjoy the comedy that comes with Will Ferrell portraying Buddy. The Elf was raised in the North Pole and had to go to New York to find his father. Elf has humor, quotable lines, and rejoicing of everything that can be associated with the Christmas season.
5. The Polar Express (2004)
Based on the beloved children’s book by Chris Van Allsburg’. It holds the story of a little boy on a dreamlike tour across Christmas Eve on the Polar Express. It is a wonderful Christmas movie because of the animation and the encouraging message for children and adults of all ages.
6. Love Actually (2003)
This romantically comical movie connects the different characters’ lives during Christmas time. Being filled with stars and containing a truly romantic story and lots of funny lovemaker scenes, Love Actually can be considered the great Christmas movie for every fan of romantic feelings.
7. The Grinch (2000)
Jim Carrey should be praised for how he breathes life into the Grinch character in How the Grinch Stole Christmas. This is comedy dark at that, and the revelation of the Grinch is as heartwarming as the film. Shows him enjoying the holiday season in the end making it among the best to watch during the festive season.
8. The Santa Clause (1994)
The funniest man in the country Tim Allen shares this comedy where a man. Who is preparing for home improvements, becomes Santa Claus as the previous one died and fell on his roof. This charming, humorous movie has a lot of humor yet it also teaches about family and Christmas values.
9. Miracle on 34th Street (1947)
This yearly favorite is the story of a Man Who Came to Town to the Corner of 34th Street who is proved to be the real Santa Claus. The story of belief, Christmas, and miracles has always been told to children for many years.
10. White Christmas (1954)
Musical in focusing on the beauty in songs, White Christmas, starring Bing Crosby and Danny Kaye was famous for its beautiful songs and in particular White Christmas song. The story of two singers or actors who assist their former general to make money during the festive period is quite appealing.
11. A Charlie Brown Christmas (1965)
Here is one of the favorite animations that present the entire Peanuts company united to enjoy the Christmas holiday. Being a Godly man, I think this movie will greatly attract kids as it has simple themes of friendship, being kind to others, and what Christmas is all about.
12. Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer (1964)
This stop animation is the tale of Rudolph, the reindeer with a bright red nose who is ridiculed by other reindeer but rescues Christmas. Because of its outstanding characters and songs, the series has become popular during the holiday season, I recommend you the site dictionary.com which beautifuly describe the holiday season.
13. National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation (1989)
If you’re in a festive mood and have not enough energy to watch such a consistent drama then National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation would be just for you. This film tells the absurd story of the Griswold family’s attempt at enjoying the vacation at a Christmas holiday spot.
14. The Muppet Christmas Carol (1992)
The Muppet version of Charles Dickens’s A Christmas Carol is as good a Christmas film as it comes, funny and warm. Of course, with familiar Muppet characters and simple songs, it is a rather good way through which the families can let the younger generations know the tale.
15. Scrooged (1988)
In this new take on A Christmas Carol, Bill Murray’s character is a TV executive with a pretty bleak outlook on life who is given a visit by three spirits on Christmas Eve. A more light-hearted version with a very strong element of Christmas, Scrooged gets the message across with humor and ease.
16. The Nightmare Before Christmas (1993)
Edgar Allan Timber’s Halloween is a happy but macabre stop-motion tale of Jack, the Pumpkin King of Halloween land, discovering Christmas land. This challenging line-up of Halloween and Christmas makes the movie a holiday favorite for any person who loves some touch of fantasy.
17. Bad Santa (2003)
For an edgier more so-called ‘grown-up’ Christmas movie, there is the glum-and-dark- humor portrayed of a loathsome con man who impersonates Santas but spends Christmas Eve robbing malls. Although it does not look like your typical Christmas comedy, it is very funny, and anyone over the age of 12 will get it.
18. Jingle All The Way (1996)
Featuring Arnold Schwarzenegger Jingle All the Way is a holiday comedy about two fathers’ scramble to buy the most sought after toy for their children. I heard about this recently it is a rather fast comedy with a message that deals with the clichè commercial christmas.
19. Frosty The Snowman (1969)
This animated feature traces the life of a snowman called Frosty. Enacted alive with the help of a magical hat. The song is quite jolly and when you combine that with frosted snowmen and some great animation then you surely do not forget this one.
20. The Holiday (2006)
Slap and Tickle romantic comedy starring Cameron Diaz and Kate Winslet that tells the love story of two women who exchange houses right in the middle of the yuletide season. It is such a perfect Christmas romantic movie for the lovers out there.
21. Christmas In Connecticut (1945)
This movie is a beautifully cheesy romantic comedy where the female protagonist pretends to be happily married, only to be forced to host a soldier during the holidays. It’s a movie-lover reference point that adds a bit of glamour to this most wonderful time of the year.
22. Deck The Halls (2006)
Deck the Halls is surely one funny holiday film. It features Danny DeVito and Matthew Broderick and shows two neighbors going overboard with their holiday decorations. It is a cute romantic comedy that gives you that holiday feel without the seriousness that comes with the season.
23. The Christmas Chronicles (2018)
This show is a Netflix exclusive also known as a Christmas special and consists of two children joining forces with Santa Claus (Kurt Russell). The film is very much full of action, comedy, and warmth and is well worthy of being considered a movie version of a Christmas movie.
24. The Family Stone (2005)
The film is an emotional comedy drama. Where a large family reunion takes place along with the turbulence in relationships that comes out during the family reunion. If you want to find true love and a few belly laughs along with a few tears, this one is a great choice.
25. The Bishop’s Wife (1947)
Cary Grant, Loretta Young, and David Niven are in The Bishop’s Wife. A warm Christmas fable wherein an angel brings a spiritual message of love to a bishop and his wife. It may be over 50 years old, but it looks to be an incredibly moving work devoted to faith, love, and miracles of Christmas time.
Conclusion
Why Christmas movies? Well, they simply bring out the feel of the season and there is no limit to what one can put out in terms of taste and disposition. There is nothing like good movies when it comes to entertainment and happiness and that is why beginning from the family films, passing through romantic comedies up to sweet happy-n-happy stories. Those 25 films will appear to be the perfect complement for any holiday time. Regardless of whether you’ll be introduced to these movies or watch them for the nth time, you are set for an unforgettable Christmas.
It is suggested that for more information on holiday movies go to Vortexpedia for more suggestions as well as more ways by which this Christmas can be made even more joyful.
Merry Christmas, and watch the program!
