Christmas is around and there is still around a month for you to enjoy the Christmas vibe. While considering the Christmas celebration, watching fun and cool holiday movies is a must. From popular classic movies like Macaulay Culkin’s ‘Home Alone’ and Bill Murray’s ‘Scrooged’ to modern options, such as Dwayne Johnson’s action flick ‘Red One’ to new Netflix’s ‘Hot Frosty’ and ‘Merry Gentlemen’ there are a plethora of options to lighten up your Christmas holidays. However, the list might seem unending and overwhelming. So, here is the list of the top 20 movies sorted out for your holiday watch.
1. Richard Dinner’s ‘Scrooged’ (1988)
Scrooged is a Christmas fantasy comedy that revolves around a selfish and cynical TV executive. He was visited by three ghosts from past, present, and future on Christmas Eve who tried to bring back his Christmas spirit. Even though behind the comedy lies a deep disturbing story that is unsettling to watch, this Christmas classic is one of the top choices for this Christmas.
2. ‘It’s a Wonderful Life’ (1946) by Frank Capra
‘It’s a Wonderful Life’ is considered to be one of the greatest films of all time. Starring Jimmy Stewart as George Bailey and the film revolves around the journey of George Bailey. It focuses on the importance of second chances, by making George Bailey realize how miserable life would have been if he had not been born. This film would surely imbue you with the positivity of the Christmas Spirit.
3. ‘Elf’ (2003) Directed by Jon Favreau
‘Elf’ is a Christmas comedy movie where the main character played by Will Ferrell is a naïve overgrown elf who was brought up by elves. However, later in his adulthood, he realized he was a human. Once he was introduced to the civilized human world he started his exploration of the new life with a childlike astonishment depicted in a humorous way filled with heart and childlike wonder. This movie is undoubtedly one of the best mood uplifting happy movies to watch for Christmas.
4. ‘Love Actually’ (2003)
‘Love Actually’ is one of the most romantic Christmas movies offering multiple intertwined love stories, each evoking different emotions. Its incredible cast including big names like Colin Firth, Keira Knightle,y and Huge Grant, and their compelling performances offers you a perfect Christmas romantic entertainment. From watching a little boy running through Heathrow airport to find his crush to a romantic righter learning Portuguese to propose to his girlfriend, it offers you an engrossing experience.
5. ‘Miracle on the 34th Street’ (1947)
‘Miracle on the 34th Street’ is a Christmas comedy-drama where Kris Kringle played by Edmund Gwenn played the role of Santa Clause replacing drunken Macy’s Parade Santa. He played the role too well and started developing a delusional notion that he was the real Santa. It involves an intriguing courtroom scene as Kris is put on trial for mental instability.
6. ‘National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation’ (1989)
‘National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation’ deals with the struggle of Clark Griswold played by Chevy Chase to decorate his house for Christmas. You can surely empathize with Clark as he faced multiple hurdles due to his annoying relatives to accomplish his long-desired wish to decorate his house with his family.
7. ‘Die Hard’ (1988)
‘Die Hard’ is a classic action movie based on a Christmas Eve night when John McClane arrives at a party to meet his estranged wife. The movie revolves around McClane’s struggle to save his estranged wife from the hands of terrorists. It involves some jaw-dropping scenes of action including the one when McClean squeezes through tight spaces in a building to save his wife. So, if you are a true action movie lover it is the perfect Christmas entertainment for you.
8. ‘The Holdovers’ (2023)
‘The Holdovers’ directed by Alexander Payne set in the 1970s plot is a story about a teacher who got stuck in the school for the winter holiday and befriended a rebellious student and a grieving head cook. It is a recent popular Christmas comedy –drama and a must-watch for you.
9. ‘The Apartment’ (1960)
The Apartment is a romantic comedy-drama that stars Jack Lemmon who is a submissive office drone who lends his apartment for bosses to take their mistresses in the hope of getting promoted. However, he fell for an elevator girl who was also a love interest of his boss. This made Lemmon take himself seriously. This intriguing Christmas comedy-drama is a must-watch for those who are fond of romantic dramas.
10. ‘A Christmas Carol’ (1951)
‘A Christmas Carol’ is a Charles Dickens classic and the movie rightly stuck the cord with the original text’s dark tones. It depicts the story of Ebenezer Scrooge who is visited by the ghost of his former business partner and the spirit of Christmas. Although he was heavily irritated by Christmas and of anyone offering Christmas invitations, he came out as a gentleman. If you a true Charles Dickens fan, you can’t just miss this out.
11. ‘Happiest Season’ (2020)
The ‘Happiest Season’ is a pleasant Christmas romantic comedy starring the stunning Kristen Stewart and Mackenzie Davis. Both are involved in lesbian relationships and got tested at a family Christmas get-together by orthodox parents, toxic siblings, and a deep secret.
12. ‘The Ice Harvest’ (2005)
The movie is a funny film casting John Cusack and set in Kansas, on Christmas Eve. In the film played the role of a mob lawyer and steals $2 million from his boss. The movie revolves around his struggle to move the money out of the town due to unfavorable weather.
13. ‘Home Alone’ (1990)
Home Alone is one of the childhood favorite Christmas movies for most kids of the 90s. The film stars Macaulay Culkin as Kevin Mc Callister, a little boy who is accidentally left behind by family members on a Christmas vacation to Paris. The story depicts how he saved his family’s house from two robbers. However, the main message of the family is regarding the importance of family.
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