15 Best Christmas Films
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It’s a Wonderful Life (1946)
George Bailey learns the impact he has had on his community with the help of his guardian angel, Clarence, on Christmas Eve.
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Home Alone (1990)
8-year-old Kevin McCallister defends his home from burglars using a series of booby traps after being left behind by his family on Christmas.
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A Christmas Carol (1984)
Ebenezer Scrooge is visited by the ghosts of Christmas Past, Present, and Future, leading to a transformative night.
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Elf (2003)
Buddy, a human raised by elves, travels to New York City to find his real father and spreads Christmas cheer with his infectious holiday spirit.
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The Polar Express (2004)
A young boy embarks on a magical train journey to the North Pole on Christmas Eve, learning about friendship and bravery.
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Miracle on 34th Street (1947)
A kind man claiming to be Kris Kringle is hired as a department store Santa, leading to a court case to determine whether he is the real Santa Claus.
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National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation (1989)
The Griswold family attempts to have a perfect Christmas, but their plans are hilariously derailed by a series of mishaps and unexpected guests.
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The Nightmare Before Christmas (1993)
Jack Skellington, the Pumpkin King, discovers Christmas Town and decides to bring the Christmas spirit to his dark and spooky world.
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Love Actually (2003)
Multiple interconnected stories of love during the Christmas season in London, exploring various aspects of relationships.
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Die Hard (1988)
NYPD officer John McClane must save hostages from terrorists in a Los Angeles skyscraper on Christmas Eve, creating an action-packed holiday classic.
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The Santa Clause (1994)
Scott Calvin accidentally causes Santa Claus to fall from his roof, leading him to magically take on the role of Santa.
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White Christmas (1954)
A pair of former soldiers turned entertainers team up with a sister act to save a failing Vermont inn and stage a musical extravaganza on Christmas Eve.
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A Charlie Brown Christmas (1965)
Charlie Brown searches for the true meaning of Christmas with the help of his friends and a scraggly Christmas tree in this animated classic.
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The Holiday (2006)
Two women swap homes for the holidays and find unexpected romance in this heartwarming romantic comedy.
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Scrooged (1988)
A modern-day adaptation of “A Christmas Carol” featuring Bill Murray as a cynical TV executive who is visited by ghosts to learn the true meaning of Christmas.
