Here's a List of Classic Christmas Movies That Never Get Old

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If you think about it, the Christmas movie genre has become an empire within itself! What other movie category is there that has about a billion and one subcategories under it? Like, if you don't want just any holiday flick, you could opt for a romantic Christmas story, or maybe a Christmas comedy. Heck—you can even get as specific as the best '80s Christmas movies or a list of Dolly Parton Christmas films! Of course, if we're being honest, nothing can beat a classic Christmas movie! You know, the ones that can fit any mood at any time—and just never seem to get old? Well, we made a list of our favorite classic Christmas movies!

Some of these were released so long ago that they're only available in black and white—yet somehow, watching beloved films like It's a Wonderful Life and Miracle on 34th Street have become a Christmas tradition. Then there are iconic characters like Kevin McAllister in Home Alone who always manage to get a laugh. And let's not forget the charm of Frosty or Rudolph and the warm and fuzzy feelings we get when we see them on the small screen.

If you're a serious movie-watcher and you make your way through all of these in record time, give the best Christmas movies on Netflix a try, too. Then, see all of the holiday films Hulu has to offer. It's a great way to finish off a day full of cheer!

National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation

Family vacations are meant to be fun, but for Clark Griswold and his crew, it's complete chaos. There's not one thing that seems to go right on their holiday trip—but that's probably why it's such a funny watch!

While You Were Sleeping

Saving the life of a random stranger wasn't on Lucy's (Sandra Bullock) calendar when she clocked into work one day. Nevertheless, it's what she did, and it just so happens that the man she saved is charming, single, and her new fiancé (apparently!). Oh, and he's now in a coma. 😬

Santa Claus Is Comin' to Town

Ever wonder how Santa Claus came to be? This festive special takes us on a holiday road trip answering just that! Watching this every year is one of the sweetest Christmas traditions you can start with your family.

Babes in Toyland

Prepare to clap your hands and sing along to this musical escapade! You'll watch as the young and in love couple, Mary Contrary and Tom Piper get ready for their jolly wedding in Toyland!

Home Alone

Kevin McCallister is accidentally left at home while his entire family heads on a holiday vacation, and he couldn't be happier... at first! He's having the time of his life, but when two intruders break into his home—it's up to the 8-year-old kid to put a stop to them.

Home Alone 2: Lost in New York

Uh oh... looks like Kevin was left behind again! He'll have to find a way to hide from the same two rascals, just in a New York City based hotel this time around.

Serendipity

Do you believe in fate? Single gal Sara sure does! Which must explain why she refused to give her number to the guy who basically swept her off her feet—because she thought life would find a way to bring them back together!

Christmas in Connecticut

As romantic and spontaneous as it sounds, inviting a total stranger (who just happens to be a handsome recovering war hero) to your home for the holidays does have its qualms. But in the power of love, all good things are possible.

You've Got Mail

You'd think that the owner of a bookstore would be a rather quiet individual. Tom Hanks and Meg Ryan challenge that idea as two bookstore owners who find themselves competing against one another. But this is a Nora Ephron movie, so you know that they'll fall in love in the end. 😉

The Muppet Christmas Carol

Take what you know about Charles Dickens' original story, and throw it out the window! The Muppets are here to reimagine the entire thing in the most wholesome, funniest way possible.

Miracle on 34th Street (1994)

We know how some of you feel about remakes, but this one was just too good to not include! The story sees a young girl and the friendship she develops with Kris Kringle, a man with a striking resemblance to Santa Claus!

It's a Wonderful Life

George Bailey is a devoted father and husband, but he needs to learn a hard lesson this holiday. His guardian angels show him what tough love is really all about!

The Preacher's Wife

You'll love watching Denzel Washington as the comedic angel, Dudley, who's assigned with the task of helping a preacher save his struggling church during Christmas. Would you believe us if we told you that Dudley started to catch feelings for the pastor's wife? Oh boy!

Noelle

Noelle, a spunky woman with a questionable love life, may not be who you have in mind as Santa's successor when he retires. Well, that's exactly the plot of this instant hit!

The Perfect Holiday

A recent divorcee can't help but feel awestruck when she meets cosplay Santa at her local department store, but he just has a way with words! Maybe this is the gift she needed all along.

Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone

It's the holidays at Hogwarts! You can't go wrong with a little Harry Potter magic at this time of year, especially with the strong Christmas vibes in this film.

One Magic Christmas

A down-on-her-luck mom is having a hard time spreading Christmas cheer this year. But with a little help from her young daughter—and a guardian angel—there's still hope for the holiday yet.

Jingle Jangle: A Christmas Journey

A jaded toymaker finds the Christmas spirit within him all over again after meeting his long-lost granddaughter. This sweet Netflix original is one the whole family will love.

A Charlie Brown Christmas

A Charlie Brown Christmas is a staple in many households. Watching the beloved Peanuts gang celebrate Christmas just never gets old!

Miracle on 34th Street (1947)

This sweet Christmas classic will never get old. Your heart will be warmed by the wholesome friendship between a young girl and a Macy's Santa "impersonator" who just might be the real deal!

A Christmas Story

Kids and parents will all get a laugh while watching this nostalgic holiday flick!

The Santa Clause

This is the start of the funniest Christmas trilogy ever! Tim Allen plays Scott Calvin, an ordinary man who must become Santa Claus after he accidentally puts the real man in red out of commission.

White Christmas

Two sisters + two performers = one iconic act!

Mickey's Once Upon a Christmas

Here's some wholesome Christmas content for those who need something to put on for the kids. Mickey and his friends share their favorite Christmas memories in this sweet flick!

Elf

It's hard to believe this feel-good film was released nearly twenty years ago, but we'll never get tired of watching Buddy the Elf's journey to find his dad.

Love Actually

The intertwining stories of nine different couples will warm your heart and remind you that love actually is all around.

Polar Express

All aboard! This beloved animated movie is meant for kids, but it will also remind adults of the magic of Christmas.

Dr. Seuss' How The Grinch Stole Christmas

The live-action version of The Grinch will earn lots of laughs this holiday season—and make your heart grow three sizes.

Disney's A Christmas Carol

Disney's animated remake of A Christmas Carol, lead by Jim Carrey, is one of the most magical versions of the film ever seen.

The Family Man

Nicolas Cage stars as an ambitious workaholic who gets a magical chance to spend the holidays as a family man.

Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer

The classic story of the red-nosed reindeer who saves Christmas comes to life in this sweet stop-motion film.

Tim Burton's The Nightmare Before Christmas

You can't have Christmas without celebrating Halloween first, but Jack Skellington wants the best of both worlds.

A Christmas Carol

There are countless adaptations of Charles Dickens's celebrated Christmas story, but this version from 1984 is among the best.

Home Alone 3

The first Home Alone without Macaulay Culkin is still pretty funny! It’s about a boy who’s home sick from school and has to take down some criminals who want his new toy car.

Scrooged

A selfish TV executive becomes a modern-day Scrooge when he is haunted by three lesson-bearing spirits on Christmas Eve.

It Happened on 5th Avenue

An opportunistic drifter and his friends take up residence in a New York mansion while the wealthy owner is away for Christmas. But things take a turn when an unexpected guest arrives.

The Holiday

When two women swap homes for the holidays, neither expects to fall in love or get a life-long friendship out of the deal.

All I Want for Christmas

A teenager and his younger sister only have one wish this Christmas: They want their divorced parents to get back together. See how far they'll go to make it happen in the laugh-out-loud comedy.

Prancer

An eight-year-old girl has few friends until she discovers a wounded reindeer that she believes to be one of Santa's own. This one's a tearjerker!

Christmas with the Kranks

Plenty of people fantasize about skipping the stress of Christmas altogether, but no one ever really does it—except the Kranks.

The Best Man Holiday

Old rivalries and romances are reignited when a group of college friends gets together to celebrate Christmas after 15 years apart. What could go wrong?!

The Santa Clause 2

Tim Allen plays Santa once again. This time, he has until Christmas Eve to get married or he risks forfeiting his red suit forever.

The Bishop's Wife

When Bishop Henry Brougham's (David Niven) efforts to raise money to build a cathedral fail, he turns to a higher power for guidance. He's immediately visited by Dudley (Cary Grant), who claims to be a real-life angel and makes Henry question everything.

Jack Frost

After the tragic death of his father, a young boy finds an unlikely friend in the form of a snowman.

Holiday Inn

This musical comedy has 13 original songs, and stars Bing Crosby and Fred Astaire. It's sure to sing and dance its way into your heart year after year.

Frosty's Winter Wonderland

Frosty the Snowman was a jolly happy soul! Watch the beloved character come to life in the classic animated short.

Meet Me in St. Louis

Judy Garland shines in this musical about a family preparing to move to New York. The movie follows their lives across an entire year, so Christmas is only a small part of the story—but Judy's beautiful rendition of "Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas" is enough to make it a holiday classic.

Die Hard

We know what you're thinking, and yes—Die Hard is a Christmas movie. And a classic one at that! (Plus, we'll take any excuse to see Bruce Willis with his shirt off.)

Santa Clause 3: The Escape Clause

After you've watched the first two Santa Clause movies, complete the beloved trilogy with the third and final installment featuring Martin Short as the evil Jack Frost!

The Family Stone

Worlds collide (and clash!) when a successful woman from New York City meets her boyfriend's free-spirited family for the first time on Christmas.

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