Holiday Movie Magic: Check out our staff holiday movie must-watch list!

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‘Tis the season for holiday movie magic! As the festive spirit fills the air, we’ve compiled a list of must-watch films that capture the essence of this joyous time. From timeless classics to contemporary gems, these movies are sure to add a sprinkle of cheer to your holiday celebrations. Grab some popcorn, settle in, and let the cinematic festivities begin!

 

Our staff favorites include: 


“National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation”
1989. Watch on Hulu, max and more.

“A Christmas Story”
1983. Watch on max, AppleTV and more.

“The Holiday”
2006. Watch on AppleTV, Amazon Prime and more. 


“Home Alone”
1990. Watch on Disney+.

“How the Grinch Stole Christmas” with Jim Carey
2000. Watch on Hulu, Amazon Prime and more.

Other movies you don’t want to miss:
(Please note the streaming services may require a subscription and/or a movie rental or purchase to watch.)


“Noelle”
2019. Watch on Disney+.

“The Christmas Chronicles”
2018. Watch on Netflix.

“The Polar Express”
2004. Watch on Hulu, max.


“Four Christmases”
2008. Watch on Hulu, max and Amazon Prime.

“Elf”
2003. Watch on Hulu, max and Amazon Prime.

“Die Hard”
1988. Watch on AppleTV or Amazon Prime.


“White Christmas”
1954. Watch on Paramount+

“Fred Claus”
2007. Watch on Hulu, max, Amazon Prime, and more. 

“The Family Stone”
2005. Watch on Amazon Prime, Hulu and more. 


“The Year Without a Santa Claus”
1974. Watch on AppleTV, Prime and more.

“Dr. Seuss’ The Grinch”
2018. Watch on Peacock.

“A Charlie Brown Christmas”
1965. Watch on Apple TV.


“The Nightmare Before Christmas”
1993. Watch on Disney+

“Arthur Christmas”
2011. Watch on max, Hulu, Amazon Prime, and more.

“The Star”
2017. Watch on Amazon Prime.


“It’s A Wonderful Life”
1946. Watch on Amazon Prime.

“Miracle on 34th Street”
1947. Watch on Hulu, Disney+ and more.