20 Christmas Movies To Watch In 2024

Christmas is just around the corner, and what better way to get into the holiday spirit than by watching some classic Christmas movies? From timeless animated specials to heartwarming romantic comedies, we've curated a list of 20 Christmas movies to watch in 2024 that are sure to bring joy and cheer to your festive season.

The Classics

It's a Wonderful Life (1946) - A feel-good classic about a man who gets a chance to see what the world would be like if he had never been born.
Miracle on 34th Street (1947) - A heartwarming tale about a man who claims to be the real Santa Claus.
A Christmas Story (1983) - A hilarious comedy about a young boy's quest to get a Red Ryder BB gun for Christmas.

Animated Specials

A Charlie Brown Christmas (1965) - A timeless animated classic about the Peanuts gang and their search for the true meaning of Christmas.
How the Grinch Stole Christmas! (1966) - An animated adaptation of Dr. Seuss's beloved tale about a grumpy creature who tries to ruin Christmas.
Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer (1964) - A stop-motion animated classic about a misfit reindeer who saves Christmas.

Romantic Comedies

Love Actually (2003) - A lighthearted romantic comedy that follows the interconnected love lives of multiple couples in the weeks leading up to Christmas.
The Holiday (2006) - A romantic comedy about two women who swap homes for the holidays and find love in the process.
While You Were Sleeping (1995) - A romantic comedy about a woman who falls in love with a man who is in a coma and is mistakenly identified as his fiancée.

Family Favorites

Home Alone (1990) - A classic comedy about a young boy who is accidentally left home alone at Christmas and must defend his house against a pair of bumbling burglars.
Elf (2003) - A Christmas comedy about a human raised by elves who goes to New York City to find his birth father.
National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation (1989) - A hilarious comedy about a man's disastrous holiday season with his family.

Modern Favorites

Last Christmas (2019) - A romantic comedy inspired by the music of George Michael, about a woman who learns to love again after meeting a stranger.
The Christmas Chronicles (2018) - A Netflix original film about two siblings and their Christmas Eve adventures with a new friend, Santa Claus.
The Night Before (2015) - A stoner comedy about three friends who embark on a wild adventure in New York City on the night before Christmas.

Disney Favorites

Mickey's Christmas Carol (1983) - A Disney animated adaptation of Charles Dickens's classic tale, starring Mickey Mouse and friends.
The Muppet Christmas Carol (1992) - A musical comedy adaptation of the classic tale, starring the Muppets.
The Santa Clause (1994) - A family comedy about a man who accidentally kills Santa and is forced to take his place.

Other Favorites

Scrooged (1988) - A modern retelling of A Christmas Carol, starring Bill Murray as a cynical TV executive who is haunted by three ghosts on Christmas Eve.
The Polar Express (2004) - A visually stunning animated film about a young boy's magical journey to the North Pole on the Polar Express train.