10 Fantastic Christmas Movies For You

One of our favorite things about the holiday season must be Christmas movies! There's nothing quite like copying up on the couch to watch a classic holiday film, whether a Christmas movie for kids or a family-friendly Hallmark flick.

The Family Stone (2005)

Rating：

6.3

Director: Shawn Pipkin, Polly Ann Mattson, Joe Camp III Stars: Dermot Mulroney, Sarah Jessica Parker, Diane Keaton

Summary: 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 Polar Express (2004)

Rating：

6.6

Director: Steve Starkey, Josh McLaglen, Robert Zemeckis Stars: Tom Hanks, Leslie Zemeckis, Eddie Deezen

Summary: 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.

Bad Santa (2003)

Rating：

7.1

Director: Terry Zwigoff, Susan E. Walter, Kenneth Roth Stars: Billy Bob Thornton, Tony Cox, Brett Kelly

Summary: A miserable conman and his partner pose as Santa and his Little Helper to rob department stores on Christmas Eve. But they run into problems when the conman befriends a troubled kid.

Love Actually (2003)

Rating：

7.6

Director: Richard Curtis, Alex Oakley, Christopher Newman Stars: Alan Rickman, Bill Nighy, Colin Firth

Summary: Eight London couples try to deal with their relationships in different ways. Their tryst with love makes them discover how complicated relationships can be.

The Nightmare Before Christmas (2020)

Rating：

7.9

Director: Henry Selick Stars: Danny Elfman, Chris Sarandon, Catherine O'Hara

Summary: 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 Santa Clause 2 (2002)

Rating：

5.7

Director: Bruce Franklin, David Klohn, Eddy Santos Stars: Tim Allen, Elizabeth Mitchell, David Krumholtz

Summary: Better watch out! The big guy in red is coming to town once again. This time, Scott Calvin -- also known as Santa Claus -- finds out there's an obscure clause in his contract requiring him to take on a wife. He has to leave the North Pole to fulfill his obligations, or else he'll be forced to give up his Yuletide gig.

A Christmas Story (1983)

Rating：

7.9

Director: Bob Clark, Blanche McDermaid, Ken Goch Stars: Peter Billingsley, Melinda Dillon, Darren McGavin

Summary: The comic mishaps and adventures of a young boy named Ralph, trying to convince his parents, teachers, and Santa that a Red Ryder B.B. gun really is the perfect Christmas gift for the 1940s.

The Holiday (2006)

Rating：

6.9

Director: Nancy Meyers, Darren J. Perry Stars: Cameron Diaz, Kate Winslet, Jude Law

Summary: Two women, one from the United States and one from the United Kingdom, swap homes at Christmas time after bad breakups with their boyfriends. Each woman finds romance with a local man but realizes that the imminent return home may end the relationship.

Elf (2003)

Rating：

7.1

Director: Jon Favreau, Jessica Clothier, Andrew M. Robinson Stars: Will Ferrell, James Caan, Bob Newhart

Summary: 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 vows to visit Manhattan and find his real dad, a workaholic.

Home Alone (1990)

Rating：

7.7

Director: James Giovannetti Jr., Geoffrey Hansen, Jan Evans Stars: Macaulay Culkin, Joe Pesci, Daniel Stern

Summary: Eight-year-old Kevin McCallister makes the most of the situation after his family unwittingly leaves him behind when they go on Christmas vacation. But when a pair of bungling burglars set their sights on Kevin's house, the plucky kid stands ready to defend his territory. By planting booby traps galore, adorably mischievous Kevin stands his ground as his frantic mother attempts to race home before Christmas Day.