Every December the same question comes back: which Christmas movie tonight? Here are ten films that never get old, from the funny to the moving, plus the animated ones the kids will want on repeat.
Our Christmas movie list
1. Home Alone (1990)
Eight-year-old Kevin is forgotten at home for Christmas and defends the house against two burglars.
2. Elf (2003)
Will Ferrell as a human raised by Santa’s elves who goes to New York to find his father.
3. Love Actually (2003)
Ten love stories cross in London in the five weeks before Christmas.
4. The Holiday (2006)
Two heartbroken women swap houses between Los Angeles and England for the holidays.
5. Three Wishes for Cinderella (1973)
The snowy Czech fairy tale that is a Christmas tradition across Northern and Central Europe.
6. The Polar Express (2004)
An animated night-time train ride to the North Pole for a boy who doubts Santa.
7. How the Grinch Stole Christmas (2000)
Jim Carrey as the green grump who plans to steal Christmas from Whoville.
8. It’s a Wonderful Life (1946)
On Christmas Eve, an angel shows George Bailey what his town would be without him.
9. Klaus (2019)
A beautifully animated, funny origin story of Santa set on a frozen island.
10. The Nightmare Before Christmas (1993)
Tim Burton’s stop-motion tale of the king of Halloween discovering Christmas.
Where to watch Christmas movies
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Christmas movies: questions
What is the best Christmas movie of all time?
Home Alone, It’s a Wonderful Life and Love Actually top most lists; for families, Elf and The Polar Express.
Is Die Hard a Christmas movie?
It takes place on Christmas Eve and has become a December favourite, so for many viewers it is.
Which Christmas movies are good for kids?
The Polar Express, Klaus, The Grinch and Home Alone work well for the whole family.
