The 19 Greatest Christmas Films, from Home Alone to Die Hard

Hey, what are you guys doing this Christmas? Wanna watch some good Christmas movies together?

From a classic children’s Christmas movie to holiday romances, these seasonal flicks will appeal to everyone. We’ve put together a collection of Christmas movies for you to enjoy this season. From classics like Miracle on 34th Street, to modern favorites like Elf and The Santa Clause, snuggle up with family and friends and enjoy the warmth of Christmas with these favorites.

If you want to introduce your kids to this classic Christmas tale, then give them a good starting point with a musical that pulls on the heartstrings featuring all of their favorite Muppets (think: Kermit and Miss Piggy) playing Charles Dickens’s characters.

It’s the age-old question: Is Die Hard a Christmas film? We say yes. This action flick about an office Christmas party taken over by terrorists is sure to add a bit of adrenaline to your holiday festivities. 

The Polar Express features Tom Hanks in an animated adventure based on the children’s book by Chris Van Allsburg. In the fantasy flick, a little boy takes a magical train ride to the North Pole and discovers the significance of the holiday along the way.

This modernized version of A Christmas Carol stars Bill Murray as a curmudgeonly New York City TV executive who learns the true meaning of Christmas.

This story behind how Charles Dickens wrote the classic A Christmas Carol and is a delight for all ages. Trust us: This film can jump-start joy in any Scrooge.

A snowman springs to life after a magic hat is placed atop his head. Follow his exciting adventure as school children help him avoid the jealous magician professor Hinkle from melting Frosty.

If you loved the first Santa Clause movie, then you’ll want to follow it up with this heartwarming sequel about Santa’s search for the perfect Mrs. Claus.

Over thirty years have passed since beloved Christmas movie Home Alone earned £285 million at the box office, but we’ll never tire of watching 8-year-old Kevin McCallister foil the Wet Bandits’ home burglary plans.

When a divorced businessman (Tim Allen) accidentally kills Santa, he must step in to fill his shoes (not to mention his giant red suit).

This romantic comedy about a pair of house-swappers that fall in love abroad might make you want to spend next Christmas in a charming English cottage

No list of Christmas movies is truly complete without an appearance from the Grinch, and this animated version deserves a place in the holiday movie canon, thanks to Benedict Cumberbatch’s memorable take on everyone’s favorite green holiday grump.

When Kris Kringle goes on trial to prove his identity in this magical holiday classic, he’ll have you (and especially your kids) believing in the magic of Santa Claus.

Kevin McCallister’s family manages to leave him behind yet again in Home Alone 2 … and this time around he winds up in New York City, where he manages to outwit the Wet Bandits once more

Even though this hilarious but heartwarming movie, about a human man raised by Santa’s elves in the North Pole, was released less than 20 years ago, it’s quickly become a holiday classic. In short: If you don’t think Elf is one of the greatest Christmas movies ever made, you’re a cotton-headed ninny muggins.

In this timeless cartoon, Charlie Brown seeks out the true meaning of Christmas with the help of his friends, his curious dog and one tiny (yet strong) Christmas tree.

This movie deserves a major award! There’s a reason why it’s played A Christmas Story for 24 hours straight every Christmas. The classic gave us the infamous leg lamp and Red Ryder BB guns — and most importantly, it taught us to never lick a frozen pole

Do you dread having your in-laws visit for the holidays? Watching this Chevy Chase movie will make anything your family does at Christmas seem totally normal by comparison.

Rudolph embarks on a new adventure in this animated classic. He teams up with a band of misfit toys to stop the nefarious Toy Taker from ruining Christmas.

Frank Capra’s iconic film isn’t just one of the best Christmas movies of all time — it’s one of the best movies ever made, period. It’s a Wonderful Life was nominated for six Academy Awards