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Here’s how you can stream your favorite movies this Christmas

Here’s how you can stream your favorite movies this Christmas

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As a cord-cutter since 2010, he’s spent over 15 years covering tech and streaming for sites like TechRadar, Tom’s Guide, and CrackBerry. He also has a soft spot for '80s movies.

‘Tis the season for Christmas streaming – but only if you know where to look! Figuring out where you can stream your favorite Christmas movies can be a chore, so we’ve done the hard work for you. From Netflix to Peacock and Paramount+ to Prime Video, we’ve scoured all of the major streaming services to find the best holiday films for you and your family to enjoy!

“Elf,” “Home Alone,” “National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation,” “Polar Express,” and many many more are all right here. So sit back, relax, and grab a steaming cup of hot chocolate as you settle in with the best Christmas movies of all time.

Where to stream your favorite holiday films:

Animated, stop-motion, and Muppet Christmas movies

Christmas movies come in a delightful variety, including animated classics, stop-motion wonders, and heartwarming Muppet tales. Animated favorites like “A Charlie Brown Christmas” and “The Polar Express” bring vivid stories to life with stunning visuals and memorable music. Stop-motion gems, such as “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer” and “The Nightmare Before Christmas,” charm audiences with their intricate craftsmanship and timeless appeal. Meanwhile, the Muppets add their signature humor and warmth in films like “The Muppet Christmas Carol,” blending whimsy with holiday spirit. Together, these genres offer something magical for every Christmas movie fan.

  • Mister Magoo's Christmas Carol

    December 18, 1962

    In this animated musical version of Charles Dickens’ “A Christmas Carol”, Ebenezer Scrooge - via Mr. Magoo’s starring performance in a stage production of the classic - doesn’t have a ghost of a chance unless he learns the true meaning of Christmas from the three spirits who haunt him one Christmas Eve.

  • Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer

    December 6, 1964

    Sam the snowman tells us the story of a young red-nosed reindeer who, after being ousted from the reindeer games because of his glowing nose, teams up with Hermey, an elf who wants to be a dentist, and Yukon Cornelius, the prospector. They run into the Abominable Snowman and find a whole island of misfit toys. Rudolph vows to see if he can get Santa to help the toys, and he goes back to the North Pole on Christmas Eve. But Santa’s sleigh is fogged in. But when Santa looks over Rudolph, he gets a very bright idea…

  • A Charlie Brown Christmas

    December 9, 1965

    When Charlie Brown complains about the overwhelming materialism that he sees amongst everyone during the Christmas season, Lucy suggests that he become director of the school Christmas pageant. Charlie Brown accepts, but it is a frustrating struggle. When an attempt to restore the proper spirit with a forlorn little fir Christmas tree fails, he needs Linus’ help to learn the meaning of Christmas.

    This will be available for free on Apple TV+ Dec. 15-18, 2023.

  • How the Grinch Stole Christmas!

    December 18, 1966

    Bitter and hateful, the Grinch is irritated at the thought of a nearby village having a happy time celebrating Christmas. Disguised as Santa Claus, with his dog made to look like a reindeer, he decides to raid the village to steal all the Christmas things.

  • The Little Drummer Boy

    December 19, 1968

    After being kidnapped and escaping, young drummer boy Aaron searches for his camel and finds him in the Nativity of the Baby Jesus. Aaron gives Baby Jesus the only gift he has, a song on his drum.

  • Frosty the Snowman

    December 7, 1969

    A discarded silk top-hat becomes the focus of a struggle between a washed-up stage magician and a group of schoolchildren, after it magically brings a snowman to life. Realizing that newly-living Frosty will melt in spring unless he takes refuge in a colder climate, the magic snowman and Karen, a young girl whom he befriends, stow away on a freight train headed for the North Pole. Little do they know that the magician is following them, and he wants his hat back!

  • Santa Claus Is Comin' to Town

    December 13, 1970

    A postman, S.D. Kluger, decides to answer some of the most common questions about Santa Claus, and tells us about a baby named Kris who is raised by a family of elf toymakers named Kringle. When Kris grows up, he wants to deliver toys to the children of Sombertown. But its Mayor is too mean to let that happen. And to make things worse, the Winter Warlock lives between the Kringles and Sombertown.

  • The Year Without a Santa Claus

    December 10, 1974

    Feeling forgotten by the children of the world, old St. Nick decides to skip his gift-giving journey and take a vacation. Mrs. Claus and two spunky little elves, Jingle and Jangle, set out to see to where all the season’s cheer has disappeared. Aided by a magical snowfall, they reawaken the spirit of Christmas in children’s hearts and put Santa back in action.

  • Emmet Otter's Jug-Band Christmas

    December 4, 1977

    A poor otter family risks everything for the chance to win the cash prize of a talent contest for Christmas.

  • Jack Frost

    December 13, 1979

    Pardon-me Pete, the official groundhog of Groundhog Day, tells the story of Jack Frost, who falls in love with a beautiful young woman and begs Father Winter to make him human so that she can see him. His request is granted, but only on the condition that by the Spring he has a house, a bag of gold, a horse and a wife. But Jack finds that life as a human is more complicated than he thought.

  • Mickey's Christmas Carol

    October 19, 1983

    Ebenezer Scrooge is far too greedy to understand that Christmas is a time for kindness and generosity. But with the guidance of some new found friends, Scrooge learns to embrace the spirit of the season. A retelling of the classic Dickens tale with Disney’s classic characters.

  • The Muppet Christmas Carol

    December 11, 1992

    A retelling of the classic Dickens tale of Ebenezer Scrooge, miser extraordinaire. He is held accountable for his dastardly ways during nighttime visitations by the Ghosts of Christmas Past, Present and Future.

  • The Nightmare Before Christmas

    October 9, 1993

    Tired of scaring humans every October 31 with the same old bag of tricks, Jack Skellington, the spindly king of Halloween Town, kidnaps Santa Claus and plans to deliver shrunken heads and other ghoulish gifts to children on Christmas morning. But as Christmas approaches, Jack’s rag-doll girlfriend, Sally, tries to foil his misguided plans.

  • The Polar Express

    November 10, 2004

    When a doubting young boy takes an extraordinary train ride to the North Pole, he embarks on a journey of self-discovery that shows him that the wonder of life never fades for those who believe.

  • A Christmas Carol

    November 4, 2009

    Miser Ebenezer Scrooge is awakened on Christmas Eve by spirits who reveal to him his own miserable existence, what opportunities he wasted in his youth, his current cruelties, and the dire fate that awaits him if he does not change his ways. Scrooge is faced with his own story of growing bitterness and meanness, and must decide what his own future will hold: death or redemption.

  • Arthur Christmas

    November 10, 2011

    For hundreds of years, the Claus family has delegated the title “Santa” to a chosen few of its members, which can be passed down upon retirement. Each Christmas, Santa and his vast army of highly trained elves produce gifts and distribute them around the world in a one-night high-tech operation. However, when one of 600 million children to receive a gift from Santa on Christmas Eve is missed, it is deemed ‘acceptable’ to all but one—Arthur Claus, the current Santa’s misfit son deemed ineligible for the title, who executes an unauthorised rookie mission to get the last present halfway around the globe before dawn on Christmas morning.

  • The Star

    November 15, 2017

    A small but brave donkey and his animal friends become the unsung heroes of the greatest story ever told: the first Christmas.

  • The Grinch

    November 8, 2018

    The Grinch hatches a scheme to ruin Christmas when the residents of Whoville plan their annual holiday celebration. But a certain little who might change things.

Classic Christmas movies (pre-2000)

These are the absolute gems that hold a special place in the hearts of holiday movie enthusiasts, capturing the timeless magic and spirit of the season. These films often combine heartwarming stories, unforgettable characters, and festive settings that evoke nostalgia and joy. From the black-and-white charm of “It’s a Wonderful Life” to the comedic antics of “Home Alone,” these beloved movies have become staples for family gatherings during the holidays.

  • The Shop Around the Corner

    January 12, 1940

    Two employees at a gift shop can barely stand one another, without realising that they are falling in love through the post as each other’s anonymous pen pal.

  • It's a Wonderful Life

    December 20, 1946

    George Bailey has spent his entire life giving to the people of Bedford Falls. All that prevents rich skinflint Mr. Potter from taking over the entire town is George’s modest building and loan company. But on Christmas Eve the business’s $8,000 is lost and George’s troubles begin.

  • Miracle on 34th Street

    June 4, 1947

    Kris Kringle, seemingly the embodiment of Santa Claus, is asked to portray the jolly old fellow at Macy’s following his performance in the Thanksgiving Day parade. His portrayal is so complete that many begin to question if he truly is Santa Claus, while others question his sanity.

  • Gremlins

    June 8, 1984

    After receiving an exotic small animal as a Christmas gift, a young man inadvertently breaks three important rules concerning his new pet, which unleashes a horde of malevolently mischievous creatures on a small town.

  • National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation

    November 30, 1989

    It’s Christmastime, and the Griswolds are preparing for a family seasonal celebration. But things never run smoothly for Clark, his wife Ellen, and their two kids. Clark’s continual bad luck is worsened by his obnoxious family guests, but he manages to keep going, knowing that his Christmas bonus is due soon.

  • Home Alone

    November 16, 1990

    Eight-year-old Kevin McCallister makes the most of the situation after his family unwittingly leaves him behind when they go on Christmas vacation. When thieves try to break into his home, he puts up a fight like no other.

  • The Santa Clause

    November 11, 1994

    On Christmas Eve, divorced dad Scott Calvin and his son discover Santa Claus has fallen off their roof. When Scott takes the reins of the magical sleigh, he finds he is now the new Santa, and must convince a world of disbelievers, including himself.

  • Jack Frost

    November 15, 1998

    A father who can’t keep his promises dies in a car accident. One year later, he returns as a snowman, who has one final chance to put things right with his son before he is gone forever.

Modern Christmas movies (post-2000)

While there are some classics that continue to bring us joy decades later, there are also some newer films that bring fresh twists to holiday traditions, blending modern humor, heartwarming stories, and dazzling visuals. From the whimsical charm of “Elf” to the magical adventures of “The Christmas Chronicles,” these films capture the spirit of the season in new and creative ways. They’ve become instant classics, offering festive fun for audiences of all ages.

  • How the Grinch Stole Christmas

    November 17, 2000

    Inside a snowflake exists the magical land of Whoville. In Whoville, live the Whos, an almost mutated sort of Munchkin-like people. All the Whos love Christmas, yet just outside of their beloved Whoville lives the Grinch. The Grinch is a nasty creature that hates Christmas, and plots to steal it away from the Whos, whom he equally abhors. Yet a small child, Cindy Lou Who, decides to try befriending the Grinch.

    This is the live-action Grinch film starring Jim Carrey as the mean green guy. Ron Howard directs a cast that includes Christine Baranski, Molly Shannon, Jeffrey Tambor, and a young Taylor Momsen as Cindy Lou Who.

  • Elf

    November 7, 2003

    When young Buddy falls into Santa’s gift sack on Christmas Eve, he’s transported back to the North Pole and raised as a toy-making elf by Santa’s helpers. But as he grows into adulthood, he can’t shake the nagging feeling that he doesn’t belong. Buddy (Will Ferrell) vows to visit Manhattan and find his real dad, a workaholic publisher (James Caan).

    If you love this holiday treat, check out Netflix’s “Movies That Made Us” to learn more about the making of this modern classic.

  • Love Actually

    September 7, 2003

    Eight very different couples deal with their love lives in various loosely interrelated tales all set during a frantic month before Christmas in London.

  • Christmas with the Kranks

    November 24, 2004

    When their only daughter Blair leaves the family nest, Luther and Nora Krank decide to book an island cruise to beat the yuletide blues and just skip the holidays. But their decision to boycott tradition has the whole neighborhood in an uproar, and when Blair calls on Christmas Eve to announce a surprise visit with her new fiancée, the Kranks have just twelve hours to perform a miracle and pull themselves and their neighbors together to throw the best celebration ever!

  • Surviving Christmas

    September 21, 2004

    Wealthy executive Drew Latham has no close relationships and becomes nostalgic for his childhood home as Christmas approaches. When he visits the house and finds another family living there, he offers the residents a large sum of money to pretend they are his parents.

  • The Family Stone

    December 15, 2005

    An uptight, conservative businesswoman accompanies her boyfriend to his eccentric and outgoing family’s annual Christmas celebration and finds that she’s a fish out of water in their free-spirited way of life.

  • The Ice Harvest

    November 23, 2005

    A shady lawyer attempts a Christmas Eve crime, hoping to swindle the local mob out of some money. But his partner, a strip club owner, might have different plans for the cash.

  • Kiss Kiss Bang Bang

    September 14, 2005

    A petty thief posing as an actor is brought to Los Angeles for an unlikely audition and finds himself in the middle of a murder investigation along with his high school dream girl and a detective who’s been training him for his upcoming role…

  • Deck the Halls

    November 22, 2006

    Determined to unseat Steve Finch’s reign as the town’s holiday season king, Buddy Hall plasters his house with so many decorative lights that it’ll be visible from space! When their wives bond, and their kids follow suit, the two men only escalate their rivalry - and their decorating.

  • The Holiday

    December 5, 2006

    Two women, one American and one British, swap homes at Christmastime following bad breakups. Each woman finds romance with a local man but realizes that the imminent return home may end the relationship.

  • The Nativity Story

    November 30, 2006

    Mary and Joseph make the hard journey to Bethlehem for a blessed event in this retelling of the Nativity story. This meticulously researched and visually lush adaptation of the biblical tale follows the pair on their arduous path to their arrival in a small village, where they find shelter in a quiet manger and Jesus is born.

  • Unaccompanied Minors

    December 8, 2006

    Five disparate kids snowed in at the airport on Christmas Eve learn some lessons about friendship when they launch a bid to get back to their families and outsmart a disgruntled airport official who wants to keep them grounded.

  • Fred Claus

    November 9, 2007

    Fred Claus and Santa Claus have been estranged brothers for many years. Now Fred must reconcile his differences with his brother whom he believes overshadows him. When an efficiency expert assesses the workings at the North Pole and threatens to shut Santa down, Fred must help his brother to save Christmas.

  • Four Christmases

    November 26, 2008

    Brad and Kate have made something of an art form out of avoiding their families during the holidays, but this year their foolproof plan is about go bust — big time. Stuck at the city airport after all departing flights are canceled, the couple is embarrassed to see their ruse exposed to the world by an overzealous television reporter. Now, Brad and Kate are left with precious little choice other than to swallow their pride and suffer the rounds.

  • Nothing Like the Holidays

    December 12, 2008

    It’s Christmastime and the far-flung members of the Rodriguez family are converging at their parents’ home in Chicago to celebrate the season and rejoice in their youngest brother’s safe return from combat overseas.

  • A Very Harold & Kumar Christmas

    November 4, 2011

    Six years have elapsed since Guantanamo Bay, leaving Harold and Kumar estranged from one another with very different families, friends and lives. But when Kumar arrives on Harold’s doorstep during the holiday season with a mysterious package in hand, he inadvertently burns down Harold’s father-in-law’s beloved Christmas tree. To fix the problem, Harold and Kumar embark on a mission through New York City to find the perfect Christmas tree, once again stumbling into trouble at every single turn.

  • Love the Coopers

    November 12, 2015

    When four generations of the Cooper clan come together for their annual Christmas Eve celebration, a series of unexpected visitors and unlikely events turn the night upside down, leading them all toward a surprising rediscovery of family bonds and the spirit of the holiday.

  • Why Him?

    December 22, 2016

    A dad forms a bitter rivalry with his daughter’s young rich boyfriend.

  • The Christmas Chronicles

    November 22, 2018

    Siblings Kate and Teddy try to prove Santa Claus is real, but when they accidentally cause his sleigh to crash, they have to save Christmas.

Live-action Scrooge movies

Live-action adaptations of “A Christmas Carol” have been bringing Charles Dickens’ timeless tale of redemption to life for years, offering diverse interpretations of the iconic Scrooge character. From Alastair Sim’s haunting portrayal in “Scrooge” (1951) to Bill Murray’s modern twist in “Scrooged,” each film captures the journey from greed to generosity with a unique flair. These adaptations often highlight the story’s emotional depth and enduring themes, making them staples of holiday viewing.

  • A Christmas Carol

    December 16, 1938

    Miser Ebenezer Scrooge is awakened on Christmas Eve by spirits who reveal to him his own miserable existence, what opportunities he wasted in his youth, his current cruelties, and the dire fate that awaits him if he does not change his ways. Scrooge is faced with his own story of growing bitterness and meanness, and must decide what his own future will hold: death or redemption.

  • Scrooge

    November 30, 1951

    Ebenezer Scrooge malcontentedly shuffles through life as a cruel, miserly businessman, until he is visited by three spirits on Christmas Eve who show him how his unhappy childhood and adult behavior has left him a selfish, lonely old man.

  • Scrooge

    November 5, 1970

    A musical adaptation of Charles Dickens’ classic ghost tale starring Albert Finney.

  • A Christmas Carol

    October 9, 1984

    Miser Ebenezer Scrooge is awakened on Christmas Eve by spirits who reveal to him his own miserable existence, what opportunities he wasted in his youth, his current cruelties, and the dire fate that awaits him if he does not change his ways. Scrooge is faced with his own story of growing bitterness and meanness, and must decide what his own future will hold: death or redemption.

  • Scrooged

    November 22, 1988

    Frank Cross is a wildly successful television executive whose cold ambition and curmudgeonly nature has driven away the love of his life. But after firing a staff member on Christmas Eve, Frank is visited by a series of ghosts who give him a chance to re-evaluate his actions and right the wrongs of his past.

  • A Christmas Carol

    December 5, 1999

    Miser Ebenezer Scrooge is awakened on Christmas Eve by spirits who reveal to him his own miserable existence, what opportunities he wasted in his youth, his current cruelties, and the dire fate that awaits him if he does not change his ways. Scrooge is faced with his own story of growing bitterness and meanness, and must decide what his own future will hold: death or redemption.

  • A Christmas Carol

    November 28, 2004

    Miser Ebenezer Scrooge is awakened on Christmas Eve by spirits who reveal to him his own miserable existence, what opportunities he wasted in his youth, his current cruelties, and the dire fate that awaits him if he does not change his ways. Scrooge is faced with his own story of growing bitterness and meanness, and must decide what his own future will hold: death or redemption.

    This version of the story played on Broadway and features songs by the brilliant Disney composer Alan Menken.

    The cast includes Kelsey Grammer as Ebenezer Scrooge, alongside Jason Alexander, Jane Krakowski, Jesse L. Martin, and Jennifer Love Hewitt.

Christmas action movies

A select few Christmas movies combine festive cheer with high-octane thrills, offering a unique twist on holiday storytelling. Films like “Die Hard” set their explosive action and intense drama against the backdrop of Christmas, creating an unexpected blend of holiday spirit and adrenaline-pumping excitement. These movies often feature themes of redemption, family, and triumph, cleverly wrapped in action-packed sequences and memorable one-liners. With their unconventional approach, Christmas action movies have carved out a niche for audiences seeking something bold and festive.

  • The Silent Partner

    September 7, 1978

    Toronto, Canada. A few days before Christmas, Miles Cullen, a bored teller working at a bank branch located in a shopping mall, accidentally learns that the place is about to be robbed when he finds a disconcerting note on one of the counters.

  • Invasion U.S.A.

    September 27, 1985

    A one-man army comes to the rescue of the United States when a spy attempts an invasion.

  • Lethal Weapon

    March 6, 1987

    A veteran cop and an unstable detective become partners who must put their differences aside in order to bring down a heroin-smuggling ring run by ex-Special Forces.

  • Die Hard

    July 15, 1988

    High above the city of L.A. a team of terrorists has seized a building, taken hostages, and declared war. One man has manages to escape… An off-duty cop hiding somewhere inside. He’s alone, tired… and the only chance anyone has got.

  • Batman Returns

    June 19, 1992

    The monstrous Penguin, who dwells in the sewers beneath Gotham, joins up with corrupt mayoral candidate Max Shreck to topple the Batman once and for all. But when Shreck’s timid assistant Selina Kyle finds out, and Shreck tries to kill her, she’s transformed into the sexy Catwoman. She teams up with the Penguin and Shreck to destroy Batman, but sparks fly unexpectedly when she confronts the caped crusader.

  • The Long Kiss Goodnight

    October 11, 1996

    Samantha Caine is a small-town schoolteacher and mom with no memory of her life before washing up on a beach eight years ago. After a car accident and a violent home invasion trigger flashes of her past, she discovers she used to be a deadly CIA assassin. Teaming up with a wisecracking private investigator, Samantha must return to her old ways to take down the people who tried to erase her.

  • Reindeer Games

    February 25, 2000

    After assuming his dead cellmate’s identity to get with his girlfriend, an ex-con finds himself the reluctant participant in a casino heist.

  • The Tower

    December 25, 2012

    Tower Sky, a luxurious building complex, has organised a lavish Christmas party for its VIP guests. However, things go awry when a fire breaks out and thousands of lives are endangered.

  • Fatman

    October 19, 2020

    A rowdy, unorthodox Santa Claus is fighting to save his declining business. Meanwhile, Billy, a neglected and precocious 12 year old, hires a hit man to kill Santa after receiving a lump of coal in his stocking.

  • Violent Night

    November 30, 2022

    When a team of mercenaries breaks into a wealthy family compound on Christmas Eve, taking everyone inside hostage, the team isn’t prepared for a surprise combatant: Santa Claus is on the grounds, and he’s about to show why this Nick is no saint.

Black Christmas Movies

Black Christmas movies highlight the holiday season’s rich diversity and cultural traditions, showcasing stories that resonate with Black communities while celebrating universal themes of love, family, and holiday cheer. These films feature star-studded casts and heartfelt narratives, blending humor, drama, and holiday magic. These movies often emphasize the importance of togetherness, resilience, and the joy of creating cherished memories, making them a beloved part of Christmas movie collections everywhere.

  • The Preacher's Wife

    December 13, 1996

    Good-natured Reverend Henry Biggs finds that his marriage to choir mistress Julia is flagging, due to his constant absence caring for the deprived neighborhood they live in. On top of all this, his church is coming under threat from property developer Joe Hamilton. In desperation, Biggs prays to God for help – which arrives in the form of an angel named Dudley.

  • This Christmas

    November 27, 2007

    This year Christmas with the Whitfields promises to be one they will never forget. All the siblings have come home for the first time in years and they’ve brought plenty of baggage with them. As the Christmas tree is trimmed and the lights are hung, secrets are revealed and family bonds are tested. As their lives converge, they join together and help each other discover the true meaning of family.

  • The Best Man Holiday

    November 15, 2013

    When college friends reunite after 15 years over the Christmas holidays, they discover just how easy it is for long-forgotten rivalries and romances to be reignited.

  • Black Nativity

    November 27, 2013

    A street-wise teen from Baltimore who has been raised by a single mother travels to New York City to spend the Christmas holiday with his estranged relatives, where he embarks on a surprising and inspirational journey.

  • A Madea Christmas

    December 13, 2013

    Madea dispenses her unique form of holiday spirit on rural town when she’s coaxed into helping a friend pay her daughter a surprise visit in the country for Christmas.

  • Almost Christmas

    November 11, 2016

    A dysfunctional family gathers together for their first Christmas since the death of their matriarch.

  • The Holiday Calendar

    November 2, 2018

    A talented photographer stuck in a dead-end job inherits an antique Advent calendar that may be predicting the future — and pointing her toward love.

  • Throwback Holiday

    December 15, 2018

    Jacqueline is living an unfulfilled life in a doomed marriage. After a chance encounter with a former classmate, she rethinks her life’s choices and wishes she could go back to high school for a do-over. Like a Christmas miracle, Jacqueline awakens to find herself as a high school senior again with the ability to change everything.

  • Christmas Belles

    November 23, 2019

    Despite being successful in their careers, two 30-something BFFs never stop hearing that they both need a man before it’s too late. When a handsome pastor arrives just in time to kick off the Christmas season, both ladies try to make a move-but as their hilarious attempts to one up each other keep growing, it will be up to their family to remind them what the holiday season is truly about.

  • Jingle Jangle: A Christmas Journey

    November 6, 2020

    An imaginary world comes to life in a holiday tale of an eccentric toymaker, his adventurous granddaughter, and a magical invention that has the power to change their lives forever.

  • A Chestnut Family Christmas

    November 30, 2021

    A talented pastry chef, accidentally commits to hosting her family for the holidays, she poses as the wealthy homeowner in order to impress them. Everything is fine, until everyone’s secrets are exposed and relationships begin to unravel.

  • Christmas Déjà Vu

    November 25, 2021

    A Christmas angel grants a wish to a Christmas hater, to have her life as a singer.

  • A Holiday Chance

    November 24, 2021

    The family of the founder of a multi-million-dollar film company experiences some tragic events during the holidays and two sisters must set aside a life-long rivalry and come together to turn the company around and keep the family intact.

  • Kirk Franklin's A Gospel Christmas

    December 4, 2021

    When Olivia, a young assistant pastor, gets assigned to be a lead pastor at a new church a month before Christmas, she’s fearful she can’t manage the transition, including getting the choir ready to open the town’s annual Winter Jamboree. Banding together with her new congregation, Olivia discovers a new home for herself, and even finds a little Christmas romance along the way!

  • Merry Liddle Christmas Baby

    November 27, 2021

    This holiday, the Liddles have much to be merry about! Jacquie Liddle and her husband, Tyler, are preparing for the arrival of their first baby. With their family expanding in ways they could never have expected, the Liddles are headed for a crazy Christmas filled with merry mayhem and lots of love and laughter.

  • Our Christmas Journey

    December 4, 2021

    As a single mom and her teenaged son with autism come to a crossroad during Christmas, she must learn to let go so he can flourish as she finds her own heart healing in unexpected ways.

  • A Sisterly Christmas

    December 7, 2021

    Sisters Kristina (Deborah Joy Winans) and Vicky (Lisa Michelle Cornelius) receive an early Christmas gift—a luxurious vacation at an exclusive resort—from their Aunt Debbie (Marium Carvell), who hopes to bring them together after they’ve grown apart since their mother’s death. The sisters are less than thrilled by the idea of spending time together: Vicky loves Christmas, whereas Kristina no longer enjoys the holiday without their mom. With strong convincing from Aunt Debbie, the sisters reluctantly accept her gift. Once they arrive at the resort, Kristina and Vicky run into Reginé (Kyana Teresa), a famous singer and one-time best friend who left them behind when fame came calling.

Scary Christmas movies

Some of you might need something a little stronger around the holidays, and all of these feel-good flicks might not do it for you. Thankfully, there are some great scary Christmas movies that bring a chilling twist to the holiday season, blending festive settings with spine-tingling thrills. These movies often contrast the joy of Christmas and the horror of unexpected threats, delivering scares alongside snowy backdrops and twinkling lights. Perfect for those who enjoy a fright with their festive cheer, scary Christmas movies add a thrilling edge to holiday entertainment.

  • Black Christmas

    October 11, 1974

    As the residents of the Pi Kappa Sigma sorority house prepare for the festive season, a stranger begins to harass them with a series of obscene phone calls.

  • Christmas Evil

    November 1, 1980

    Garbed in his red suit, Harry, a toy factory worker, decides that the only thing he can do to save the spirit of Christmas is to become Santa Claus himself and make all of the naughty townspeople pay… in blood!

  • The Day of the Beast

    October 20, 1995

    When a rogue priest discovers the exact date the Antichrist will be born, he enlists a Death Metal record store clerk and a cheesy TV psychic for an urban spree of gore, sacrilege and twisted humor to prevent the Apocalypse.

  • Dead End

    December 12, 2003

    On Christmas Eve, while driving to see his in-laws with his family, Frank Harrington decides to try a shortcut for the first time in 20 years. It turns out to be the biggest mistake of his life.

  • Inside

    June 13, 2007

    Months after a tragic accident, Sarah, a young pregnant woman, must spend Christmas Eve alone in her house before giving birth the next day. But in the middle of the night, a creepy visitor knocks at her door willing to do anything to get what they want, setting off a night of pure terror.

  • Rare Exports: A Christmas Tale

    December 3, 2010

    Young Pietari lives with his reindeer-herding father in arctic Finland. On the eve of Christmas, a nearby excavation makes a frightening discovery and an evil Santa Claus is unleashed…

  • A Christmas Horror Story

    July 20, 2015

    Christmas is supposed to be a time of joy, peace and goodwill. But for some folks in the small town of Bailey Downs, it turns into something much less festive.

  • Krampus

    November 26, 2015

    When his dysfunctional family clashes over the holidays, young Max is disillusioned and turns his back on Christmas. Little does he know, this lack of festive spirit has unleashed the wrath of Krampus: a demonic force of ancient evil intent on punishing non-believers.

  • Better Watch Out

    October 6, 2017

    On a quiet suburban street tucked within a ‘safe neighborhood’, a babysitter must defend a twelve-year-old boy from strangers breaking into the house, only to discover that this is far from a normal home invasion.

  • Anna and the Apocalypse

    November 30, 2018

    A zombie apocalypse threatens the sleepy town of Little Haven—at Christmas—forcing Anna and her friends to fight, slash, and sing their way to survival. In a desperate race to reach their loved ones, they soon learn that no one is safe in this new world, and with civilization falling apart around them, the only people they can truly rely on are each other.

  • Await Further Instructions

    August 26, 2018

    A dysfunctional family awake on Christmas morning to discover they’re sealed inside their house by a mysterious black substance. On television, a single line of text reads: “Stay Indoors and Await Further Instructions.”

  • The Lodge

    January 16, 2020

    When a father is forced to abruptly depart for work, he leaves his children, Aidan and Mia, at their holiday home in the care of his new girlfriend, Grace. Isolated and alone, a blizzard traps them inside the lodge as terrifying events summon specters from Grace’s dark past.

  • I Trapped the Devil

    April 26, 2019

    A man descends into paranoia after trapping what he believes to be the devil in his basement, but things take a dark turn when his family unexpectedly arrive for Christmas.

  • The Advent Calendar

    December 1, 2021

    Eva, an ex-dancer, is now living in a wheelchair, unable to walk. When her friend Sophie gives her an old wooden antique advent calendar before Christmas, she realizes each window contains a surprise that triggers repercussions in real life: some of them good, but most of them bad… Now Eva will have to choose between getting rid of the calendar or walking again… even if it causes death around her.

  • Hosts

    October 2, 2020

    On Christmas Eve, an innocent couple become hosts to a malicious entity. Throughout the night they terrorise a family of five in unimaginably violent and disturbing ways.

  • Red Snow

    April 14, 2021

    A struggling vampire romance novelist must defend herself against real-life vampires during Christmas in Lake Tahoe.

  • The Retaliators

    September 8, 2022

    An upstanding pastor uncovers a dark and twisted underworld as he searches for answers surrounding his daughter’s brutal murder.

  • Christmas Bloody Christmas

    December 9, 2022

    It’s Christmas Eve and Tori just wants to get drunk and party, but when a robotic Santa Claus at a nearby toy store goes haywire and begins a rampant killing spree through her small town, she’s forced into a battle for survival.

Best Christmas movies by streaming service

If you’re looking for options that are available on your specific streaming service(s), look no further. Check out all of our lists of the best Christmas movies on your favorite streaming platforms.


Adam Zeis is the Managing Editor of The Streamable, where he oversees all site content and leads a dynamic team of freelancers. With over 15 years of experience in tech media, Adam has developed a deep expertise in streaming entertainment, technology, and content creation. His passion for the streaming landscape began when he cut the cord in 2010. Since then, he has dedicated his career to exploring and sharing insights on the ever-evolving digital entertainment space.

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