Our guide to the best classic Christmas movies

I’ve done the work and compiled a list of the classic Holiday movies and now you know where to find your favorites this winter season!

Check out our list of the best Christmas movies and where to find them.

Check out our list of the best Christmas movies and where to find them.

Sara Rooney, Arts & Entertainment editor

Rankings:

  • 1. Elf

Everyone’s favorite Will Ferrell starring as Buddy the elf.

Category: Family

Where you can find it: Freeform

Rating by Rotten Tomato: 84%

  • 2. Home Alone series

A child’s worst fear of being left behind, especially during the Holiday season comes true.

Category: Family

Where you can find it: HBO go

Rating by Rotten Tomato: 62%

  • 3. The Santa Clause series

The perfect movies to get you in the Holiday spirit with wonderful sights of Santa’s workshop.

Category: Family

Where you can find it: Freeform, Netflix

Rating by Rotten Tomato: 75%

  • 4. Dr Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Grinch

A childhood favorite book takes on a whole new level with Jim Carey as the Grinch.

Category: Family

Where you can find it: Freeform, Netflix

Rating by Rotten Tomato: 53%

  • 5. Disney’s A Christmas Carol

The old time story transformed into an animated action packed film.

Category: Family

Where you can find it: Freeform

Rating by Rotten Tomato: 54%

  • 6. The Polar Express

The best film to inspire the season of believing.

Category: Childrens

Where you can find it: Freeform,

Rating by Rotten Tomato: 55%

  • 7. A Charlie Brown Christmas

An old time child classic that is still a favorite to this day.

Category: Childrens

Where you can find it: Amazon Video, ABC go

Rating by Rotten Tomato: 92%

  • 8. Rudolph the Red-Nosed reindeer

An Olidie’ but a goodie’.

Category: Childrens

Where you can find it: Amazon Video

Rating by Rotten Tomato: 92%

  • 9. The Legend of Frosty the Snowman

Your favorite as a child that still remains as a great film over the years.

Category: Childrens

Where you can find it: Freeform, Netflix

Rating by Rotten Tomato: 60%

  • 10. The Nightmare before Christmas

A Christmas take on the Tim Burton’s Disney films.

Category: Childrens

Where you can find it: Freeform, Netflix

Rating by Rotten Tomato: 95%

  • 11. Santa Claus is coming to town

An animated film depicting the story of how Santa Claus came to be.

Category: Childrens

Where you can find it: Freeform, Amazon Video

Rating by Rotten Tomato: 81%

  • 12. A Christmas Story

“You’ll shoot your eye out,” is a must see each season.

Category: Classic

Where you can find it: Amazon Video

Rating by Rotten Tomato: 89%

  • 13. National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation

Another Griswald adventure during the holiday season.

Category: Classic

Where you can find it: Freeform

Rating by Rotten Tomato: 64%

  • 14. Miracle on 34th Street

A Christmas classic that remains a family favorite.

Category: Classic

Where you can find it: Amazon Video

Rating by Rotten Tomato: 96%

  • 15. A White Christmas

A musical comedy that is a unique take on the ordinary Christmas movie.

Category: Classic

Where you can find it: Netflix

Rating by Rotten Tomato: N/A

  • 16. It’s a Wonderful Life

One of the most loved films based on the short story “The Greatest Gift”.

Category: Classic

Where you can find it: Amazon Video

Rating by Rotten Tomato: 94%

  • 17. Die Hard

An action packed thriller that takes place during the Christmas season.

Category: Classic

Where you can find it: Amazon Video

Rating by Rotten Tomato: 92%

  • 18. Love Actually’

Nine intertwined stories make for the perfect scene for a Holiday romance.

Category: Romance

Where you can find it: Netflix

Rating by Rotten Tomato: 63%

  • 19. Last Holiday

The talented Queen Latifah stars in a drama filled romance with a wonderful ending.

Category: Romance

Where you can find it: Amazon Video

Rating by Rotten Tomato: 55%

  • 20. The Family Stone          

Sarah Jessica Parker stars in a favorite Christmas romance film. 

Category: Romance

Where you can find it: Amazon Video

Rating by Rotten Tomato: 52%

  • 21. Bad Santa 

American favorite comedy crime film.

Category: Comedy

Where you can find it: Netflix

Rating by Rotten Tomato: 78%

  • 22. Four Christmases 

Christmas can stand as a reminder for the flaws of your family, Reese Witherspoon and Vince Vaughn attempt to accomplish a Christmas family free.

Category: Comedy

Where you can find it: Freeform

Rating by Rotten Tomato: 24%

  • 23. Christmas with the Kranks 

Ever wanted to skip the holidays all together? This is the unique perfect holiday comedy.

Category: Comedy

Where you can find it: Amazon Video

Rating by Rotten Tomato: 5%

  • 24. Deck the Halls 

A light-hearted comedy that strays away from the typical holiday movie.

Category: Comedy

Where you can find it: Amazon Video

Rating by Rotten Tomato: 6%

  • 25. Fred Claus 

This Christmas film takes a unique turn while telling the new tale of Santa Claus and his brother.

Category: Comedy

Where you can find it: Amazon Video

Rating by Rotten Tomato: 21%

*Ratings from rotten tomato

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