Best Christmas Movies with Trailers 2024

When the chill sets in and the glow of your Christmas tree lights up the room, there's nothing like settling into your favorite spot for a classic holiday movie. Timeless films like "A Christmas Carol", "It's a Wonderful Life" (1938), and "Miracle on 34th Street" (1947) have become as integral to American Christmases as some of the funniest hits out there - think "The Grinch" (2000), "Home Alone" (1990), "Elf" (2003), and National Lampoon's "Christmas Vacation" (1989).

A Christmas Carol

Video: A CHRISTMAS CAROL Trailer (2009) Jim Carrey

Ebenezer Scrooge is a cold-hearted miser who values profit over people. But on Christmas Eve, three spirits pay him a visit, taking him on a journey through his past, present, and future. Confronted with the consequences of his actions, Scrooge realizes the error of his ways and seeks redemption.

It's a Wonderful Life

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George Bailey, a good-hearted man, contemplates ending his life on Christmas Eve after a series of unfortunate events. But an angel intervenes, showing George how different his town would be if he had never existed. Although not initially a box office hit, this film has since become a beloved holiday classic.

Miracle on 34th Street

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The holiday spirit at Macy's department store is jeopardized when the Santa they hired shows up drunk. Enter Kris Kringle, a kind old man who claims to be the real Santa Claus. While many adore him, his claims land him in court, questioning his sanity. But young Susan believes there's more to Kris than meets the eye.

The Grinch

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Living just outside Whoville, the Grinch despises Christmas and the town's jubilant celebrations. Frustrated by another upcoming holiday season, he hatches a plan to steal Christmas. However, his plot is put at risk by a young girl named Cindy-Lou, whose genuine holiday spirit might just change the Grinch's perspective.

Home Alon

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Young Kevin McCallister (Macaulay Culkin) wishes his family would just disappear. But when he wakes up to find them accidentally left him behind during their Christmas vacation rush, he gets more than he bargained for. Alone in the house, Kevin enjoys his newfound freedom, but he soon faces two burglars who are determined to break in. With quick thinking and a series of booby traps, Kevin's ready to defend his territory. It's a hilarious Christmas classic about a boy taking on the bad guys and proving that being home alone isn't always so bad.

Elf

Video: Elf (2003) Official Trailer

Raised at the North Pole by Santa and his elves, Buddy (Will Ferrell) soon realizes he's different from the other elves.

Taller and less adept at toy-making, Buddy learns he's actually a human and sets out to New York City to find his biological father, Walter (James Caan). Trying to fit into the human world with his elfish antics, Buddy encounters challenges, especially with Walter, a no-nonsense businessman. Things get even more complicated when Buddy meets and falls for Jovie (Zooey Deschanel). It's a heartwarming comedy about finding your place in the world and the true spirit of Christmas.

Christmas Vacation

Video: Christmas Vacation (1989) Trailer

All Clark Griswold (Chevy Chase) wants is a quiet, old-fashioned Christmas with his family. But nothing goes as planned.

From hunting down the perfect Christmas tree to hosting uninvited family members, and trying to create the most lit-up house in the neighborhood, Clark's holiday preparations spiral into comedic chaos. This laugh-out-loud Christmas comedy captures the joy and craziness of the holiday season with the Griswold family at its center.

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