The Best Christmas Movies to Watch in 2024

THE must-watch Christmas film for children that showcases the story of the Grinch and his transformation from a grumpy creature to someone who learns the true meaning of Christmas. 

When businessman, George Bailey, becomes suicidal, an angel from heaven named Clarence comes to show him what life would have been without his existence.

” A hilarious family comedy that follows Buddy, a human raised by elves at the North Pole, on his journey to find his true identity in New York City. “

Clark Griswold loves Christmas and wants to make this year the best ever! That is until everything completely turns around, causing a domino effect of disasters.

A Christmas comedy that follows the misadventures of young Kevin McCallister who finds himself home alone during the festive season, and has to defend his home from two bumbling burglars. 

One year after Kevin McCallister was left home alone at Christmas, he finds himself stranded in New York City with the wet bandits hot on his heels.

Santa Claus’ older brother Fred, needs money.  Although he’s fiercely jealous of his brother, he has no choice but to ask him for a loan. Santa agrees to help..for a favour!

Siblings Kate and Teddy Pierce hatch a plan to catch Santa Claus on camera on Christmas Eve, but it turns into the most magical Christmas journey.

Now a teen, Kate Pierce is reunited with Santa Claus when a mysterious troublemaking elf named Belsnickle trys to cancel Christmas forever.

A delightful animated adaptation of Dr. Seuss’ beloved story about the grumpy Grinch who attempts to steal Christmas from the cheerful residents of Whoville.  

Cole’s department store in New York faces bankruptcy, so smash the next Christmas sale, the store picks a Santa look-a-like out of a crowd named Kris Kringle…could he be the REAL Santa?

Detective McClane plans to spend Christmas with his wife, until criminal Hans Gruber takes her hostage in a building and McLane has to save her. The question is, is Die Hard a Christmas Movie? 

The magical tale of a young boy who embarks on a breathtaking adventure aboard the Polar Express train to the North Pole.

Arthur (son of Santa) sets out on a mission with Grandsanta to get a missed Christmas present to a young girl with less than two hours until to Christmas Day.

Santa has retired and his daughter must take over when her brother, who is supposed to inherit the Santa role, gets cold feet and goes into hiding.

Charles Dickens’s tale of Ebenezer Scrooge x Muppets mash-up.  Scrooge is held accountable for his ways by the Ghosts of Christmas Past, Present, and Future.

Howard Langston, a father who neglects his family has to find his son the most wanted Christmas gift of the year a Turbo Man action figure, on Christmas Eve!

Two dads compete to be the best father and make this Christmas the best yet by getting their hands on the season’s hottest toy, Harrison the Talking Bear.

Bernard D. Elf is the only one who can stop an invasion of the North Pole by using the secret TimeGlobe, which allows him to travel back in time to Save Santa – twice.

Nikolas, An ordinary young boy sets out on a snowy adventure in search of his father who is on a quest to discover the fabled village of the elves, Elfhelm.

Smeerensburg’s new postman, Jesper, befriends toymaker Klaus, and their gifts melt an age-old feud and deliver a sleigh full of holiday traditions.

Charlie Brown is Depressed at the commercialism he sees around him during the festive period, which encourages him to find a deeper meaning to Christmas.

Scott Calvin accidentally kills Santa, which activates ‘the Santa clause’. He finds himself magically recruited to take his place, and there’s nothing he can do about it!

It’s been 8 years since Scott Calvin took over the role of Santa Claus, but a further clause means it might come to an end if he doesn’t find a Mrs. Claus.

Just as Santa Claus has the North Pole running smoothly, the evil Jack Frost starts making trouble, with a plan to sabotage the toy factory & Santas role

When Buddy moves into the neighbourhood and decorates his house for the holidays so brightly that it can be seen from space, neighbour Steve Finch isn’t happy!

Failed author, Charles Dickens creates an unforgettable tale that redefines Christmas, by using his own father as inspiration.

Luther and Nora Krank are skipping Christmas this year, much to the horror of their neighbours. Then daughter Blair decides to come home last minute causing chaos!

Singers Bob Wallace and Phil Davis help the Haynes sisters escape from their landlord, and then the quartet perform in a spectacular Christmas show.

The magical animated adventure about a boy who makes a Snowman on Christmas Eve, that comes to life and takes him on an adventure to the North Pole to meet Santa.

After the death of his beloved dog, a young boy moves into the house where the snowman was built.  He rebuilds him and fashions a snowdog out of the excess snow.

A dad determined to win the neighbourhood’s annual Christmas decorating contest makes a pact with an elf to help him win – But he neglects to read the small print!

Disney’s animated version of Charles Dickens’ classic novel about a Victorian-era miser taken on a journey of self-redemption, by three Christmas ghosts.

Young Ralphie Parker attempts to convince his parents, teacher, and Santa Claus that a Red Ryder Range 200 Shot BB gun is the perfect Christmas gift.

A young farm girl finds a wounded reindeer she believes is one of Santa’s, she nurses it hoping to bring it back to health in time for Christmas.  

After telling Donkey “Ogres don’t celebrate Christmas”, Shrek eventually caves in for his family but decides to prepare for Christmas in his own ” ogre” way!

The story of how an old man becomes Santa Claus during the 14th century, but during the 20th century the population grows and Santa Claus becomes tired.

After finding out he’s on Santa’s Naughty List, Andy pulls together a group of “naughty list” kids to get the presents they think they deserve.

Netflix version of the cult classic with a supernatural, time-travelling, musical adaptation of Charles Dickens’s cult Christmas story in gorgeous animation. 

Charlie Brown is Depressed at the commercialism he sees around him during the festive period, which encourages him to find a deeper meaning to Christmas.

Santa isn’t all he seems in this hilarious comedy. As Willie and his elf partner Marcus try to rob the mall, their plan fails when Willie befriends an unusual boy.

Willie and Marcus team back up in a bid to rob a Chicago charity on Christmas Eve. But Marcus brings Willie’s mother along for the ride, causing chaos! 

In 1980s Chicago, a 10-year-old boy embarks on a quest with his friends to get the newest video game console for Christmas.

Three tales of Christmas past including Donald’s nephew’s day on repeat, Max Goof’s belief in Santa being challenged, and Mickey and Minnie making ends meet.

Santa Claus is arrested and jailed after crash landing and hiding out in a shed, so a recently paroled prisoner and his son attempt to save Christmas before it’s too late.

A single dad despises Christmas due to a painful childhood memory. When he meets a man who helps him understand the joy and magic of Christmas.

Santa has an accident in New York City and loses his memory. Eli and Eddy, an elf dog, set out to save Santa and his companion Paws – thus saving Christmas!

After a shock announcement by Blitzen, who has announced his retirement, a miniature horse has 3 days to earn a spot on Santa’s team at the North Pole try-outs.

A selfish, scrooge-like television executive sacks an employee on Christmas Eve, only to find himself haunted by three spirits bearing lessons of his future.

A heartbroken primary school teacher’s little white lie about Hollywood coming to his school to see his class’ nativity play grows like wildfire.

The staff and students at St. Bernadette’s Primary School are BACK! and this time it’s an audition for a coveted place in a spectacular rock musical competition.

A brave donkey breaks free and meets up with some new friends who become accidental heroes in the greatest story ever told – the first Christmas!

A Christmas love story featuring Katarina, an aspiring singer, who works as an elf in Central London, who gains a new perspective on life when she meets a man named Tom.

A Christmas-themed spin-off from “Frozen (2013)” where Olaf sets off on a journey to find or create a new Christmas tradition, with often disastrous results. 

A musical/modern version of Charles Dickens’ story of a miserly man who’s taken on a journey with three ghosts – Starring Will Ferrel and Ryan Reynolds. 

Siblings Ethan and Hallie want to spend Christmas with their separated parents by bringing them back together. For this, they make some rather hilarious plans.

For the first time in four years, The Whitfield siblings come home to their mother to celebrate Christmas. However, like any family,  problems soon arise! 

After her parent’s divorce, Rowena wishes for things to go back to the way they were, but she finds herself reliving Christmas Day in an endless loop.

The animated story of Jack Skellington, King of “Halloween Town”, who one day stumbles upon “Christmas Town” and plots to take over the entire holiday.

Things don’t go according to plan when 12-year-old Barney attempts to get his hands on an entire batch of the Christmas season’s must-have toy

Rudolph’s father is one of Santa’s reindeer and it is expected that Rudolph will be one too. However, his unusual feature causes him to be ostracized – his red nose

When two estranged and bitter sisters realise their parents have parted ways, they team up to celebrate Christmas one last time in their old family home.

Two girls from different countries swap homes for Christmas to get away from their relationship Troubles and fall in love with two local guys.

The Cooper family plans to have the biggest and best Christmas Eve celebration ever until unexpected visitors and events turn it upside down.

Legendary toymaker Jeronicus Jangles from the vibrant town of Cobbleton,  has his most prized creation stolen by his most trusted apprentice – can he get it back?

Brad and Kate decide to go abroad this Christmas to dodge their families. But fate scuttles their plan, which completely alters their lives.

Clay decides to throw an epic Christmas party for his office this Christmas, but the celebrations get out of control.

The time for Santa to retire draws near and he selects a young orphan boy to train to become his successor.

There’s trouble at the North Pole when several elves fall sick with a mysterious dangerous flu. So, Santa Claus finds a cure to save them all.

Mary is a teenager in Nazareth who is betrothed to the local carpenter, Joseph. When she is visited by an angel, Mary is told she will fulfil a prophecy.

A funny, heart-warming story about the power of family and the innocent desire of Angela, a child who wants to ensure everyone is safe, warm and loved at Christmas.

Angela’s Christmas Wish is the sequel to the much loved Angela’s Christmas, this time Angela sets out to reunite her family in time for Christmas.

After losing an entire town’s letters to Santa, two junior Elves have to leave the North Pole for the first time to retrieve every missing wish before Christmas Eve.

Ebenezer Scrooge is a hard-nosed, friendless businessman in Victorian London, with a hate of people (and Christmas). His attitude is changed when he’s visited by three ghosts. 

Wayne’s new rookie partner Lanny has to remind him of the Spirit of Christmas and the importance of being an elf in Santa’s Prep and Landing elite unit.

At the North Pole, Santa Claus and his chief dog Santa Paws worry as the whole toy processing system is threatened by the weakening of its magical power source.

A romantic Christmas story follows Adam and Emma on their daily commute from the village of Langton to London, where they meet the same passengers daily.

Santa is weary and discouraged and is considering skipping his Christmas Eve run this year, Mrs. Claus and his elves set out on a mission to change his mind.

The Mailman tells the story of the magical journey of a baby named Kris who was left on the doorstep of the Kringle family (toymakers). 

Chris Cringle, also known as Santa Claus, needs to save his declining business and is forced into a partnership with the U.S. military

A newly engaged heiress suffers amnesia after a skiing accident. She finds herself in the care of the handsome lodge owner and his daughter.

Samuel and his trusted dog Athena have the adventure of a lifetime, to save Christmas for their town. Matching wits with a mob boss to solve Oscar’s riddles

The Commander of the E.L.F. Task Force must partner with the world’s most infamous bounty hunter to save Christmas, after an abduction from the North Pole.

A man returns home at Christmas to settle his estranged mother’s estate, where he meets a woman and discovers a diary that holds secrets to his (and her) past.

Two strangers, fed up with being single at Christmas agree to be each other’s platonic plus-ones all year long, only to catch real feelings along the way.

A boy with a dysfunctional family has a bad Christmas and accidentally summons a festive demon to his family home – with dire consequences.

Eight couples, deal with their love lives in various loosely interrelated and entwining tales set during a frantic month before Christmas in London, England.

Santa Claus has to send his cousin Colton on a mission to bring Christmas cheer to a small New Mexico town in jeopardy – even though he’s very reluctant!

Peter wants to avoid letting his family know he’s still single, so he convinces his best friend Nick to fake a relationship, so he has someone to take home this Christmas.

In a small town on Christmas Eve, a snowstorm brings together a group of teenagers who soon find their friendships and love lives colliding.

That Christmas follows a series of entwined tales about love and loneliness, family and friends, and Santa Claus making a big mistake.

A handsome, medieval English knight is magically transported to present-day America where he falls in love with a high school science teacher.

Heiress Ellen Langford is challenged by her rich father to deliver a Christmas letter in person to his ex-partner with only $100 to discover the true meaning of Christmas

Father Christmas decides he needs a holiday so he converts his sleigh into a caravan and travels around the world before coming back to deliver gifts.

An angel named Gideon shows a woman named Ginny the true meaning of Christmas and refurbishes her faith after years of being a non-believer.

A producer needs a Santa for her show during the Christmas season. However, she is unaware that she’s hired the real Santa and he wants her to be his successor.

A large Italian family prepares for the traditional Feast of the Seven Fishes, Christmas Eve as they reminisce, and seek love in the future.

Stoner buds Harold Lee and Kumar Patel cause a Christmas fracas by inadvertently burning down Harold’s father-in-law’s prize Christmas tree.

Graham returns home for Christmas as a surprise, but his family has already invited his ex-fiancee – making for an awkward Christmastime.

A family man who hates Christmas learns valuable lessons about what’s important in life when he’s stuck in a time loop where it’s forever Christmas.

Ralphie is now an adult and he returns to the house on Cleveland Street to give his kids a magical Christmas like the one he had as a child.