decorating your home festive decorationspicturesque building Gingerbread housebest scoring black friday deals and taking part in an entertainment game night These are just some of the highlights of the holiday season with loved ones. But perhaps one of the best traditions of this time of year is re-watching iconic and timeless Christmas movies with the family.
Christmas movies not only make us feel holly and jolly, but they also give us sweet memories of the past, when we were young and the holidays were full of magic. You can relive memories of your younger years with sentimental holiday movies like miracle on 34th street Or it’s a Wonderful Life. Classics like shared belly laughs home alone And elf Reflect the joy this festive season. And you won’t want to miss this year’s new releases genie, Starring melissa mccarthyOr dashing through the snow Starring Lil Riley Howery, ludacris And Teyonah Paris,
You’ve prepared the popcorn and holiday treats for holiday movie night, but now there’s only one question left: Where can you watch all these festive movies? With all the streaming platforms out there, it can seem like more time is spent finding the movie you want than watching the feature.
We won’t make you scroll through all the streaming services this year because we’ve already done that. (Consider it one of our holiday gifts!) Below, we’ve found where to watch Christmas classics, new holiday movies, scary holiday horror movies, and even more controversial, non-traditional Christmas movies die Hard,
Where to Watch Classic Christmas Movies
home alone
home alone
Forgotten at home during the holidays, Kevin McAllister must save his home from The Wet Bandits. You can watch this beloved movie again and again on Disney+ Home Alone 2: Lost in New York,
elf
elf
Will Ferrell plays Buddy the Elf, a man raised by elves in the North Pole who sets out on a journey to NYC to find his real father. Check out this instant hit on Max and add it to your holiday movie rotation.
Santa Claus
Santa Claus
Tim Allen accidentally becomes Santa Claus when he dons a Santa suit on Christmas Eve. Watch what happens when a reluctant businessman has to take on his unwanted role as Santa Claus this season on Disney+. Subsequent films and series are also on the platform.
a christmas story
a christmas story
All Ralphie wants is a Red Ryder Range 200 shot BB gun, but will he get his Christmas wishes? Watch this classic film on Max.
Muppet Christmas Carol
Muppet Christmas Carol
There are lots of thoughts on Dickens’s classic a Christmas Carol, but few are better than this one from the Muppets, featuring Academy Award winner Michael Caine as Ebenezer Scrooge. you can see Muppet Christmas Carol on Disney+,
it’s a Wonderful Life
it’s a Wonderful Life
A heart-touching story of how a lonely life influences those around them for the better, it’s a Wonderful Life Makes the holidays meaningful. The classic film is available on Prime Video.
really love
really love
Complicated love lives get even more complicated during the holiday season in feature film really love, The film is getting a different hit these days, but the film is still considered a classic and is available to rent on Apple TV+ or Prime Video.
Frosty the Snowman (1969)
Frosty the Snowman (1969)
Before Olaf, there was Frosty, who was basically a talking snowman. Available to rent on Apple TV+ and Prime Video, share this children’s classic with your little ones so they can experience the magic of the holidays.
polar express
polar express
Catching a train to the North Pole on Christmas Eve changed one boy’s life forever. The film based on the beloved book is available to watch on Max.
Where to Watch the New Favorite Holiday Movie
dashing through the snow
dashing through the snow
Not only does this Disney+ film seem like the perfect Christmas movie to watch with the family, but it also has major star power. In the film featuring Lil Rel Howery, Chris “Ludacris” Bridges, Teyonah Parris and Oscar Nunez, a “non-believer” (Bridges) and his daughter must help Santa Claus (Howery) escape from his pursuers. .
genie
genie
A man (Papa Essiedu) who is down on his luck has his life turned upside down when he discovers a jewelry box from which a magical genie (Melissa McCarthy) emerges. After being trapped for 2,000 years, a djinn and a man form an unexpected friendship. The holiday film is streaming on Peacock.
Best. Christmas. Sometimes!
Best. Christmas. Sometimes!
Charlotte (Heather Graham) goes on a surprise trip with her husband (Jason Biggs) and son to prove to her friend Jackie (Brandi) that life isn’t as good as it seems in her vacation newsletter. Stream this new film on Netflix to see what happens.
Daring
Daring
Check out this cool take a Christmas Carol Starring Will Ferrell and Ryan Reynolds, who are as hilarious as ever in this 2022 film. You’ll definitely want to dedicate a night to watching this uplifting film on Apple TV+.
Where to watch holiday horror movies
violent night
violent night
If You’re Getting Cabin Fever, Watch a Disturbing Feature Film violent night, Starring David Harbor on Prime Video. When a group of mercenaries go after a wealthy family, only Santa is ready to stop them.
Krampus
Krampus
Basically the inverse of Santa Claus, Krampus There is a movie about a festive monster that only appears during the holiday season. You can watch the horror film starring Adam Scott and Toni Collette on Peacock.
better watch out
better watch out
While babysitting during the holidays, a teenager and the child in her care become frightened after someone breaks in. Nothing goes as expected in this holiday horror film streaming on Peacock.
gremlins
gremlins
While you may not consider gremlins A festive film, the film begins with a father giving a Christmas gift to his son. Rewatch this classic during the holidays by renting it on Apple TV+ or Prime Video.
Where to watch non-traditional Christmas movies
die Hard
die Hard
Your holidays should definitely be spent seeing the iconic die Hard Bruce Willis played the role of John McClane in the film. Come back and enjoy this mystery movie on Hulu.
Edward Scissorhands
Edward Scissorhands
if deciding Edward Scissorhands This is a holiday movie that may stir up a lot of debate, but if you are someone who considers it a festive movie then you can watch it now on Max.
business center
business center
It’s Christmas time, business center It stars comedy-dream team Eddie Murphy and Dan Aykroyd. Hear the gripping story of two people — complete opposites of each other — changing their lives on Apple TV+ or Prime Video.
you’ve got Mail
you’ve got Mail
Is there any rom-com more iconic than this one? you’ve got Mail, You can watch the holiday-inspired comedy by renting it on Apple TV+ or Prime Video.
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