25 Christmas Movies To See You Through December

With December officially upon us, it’s time to get into the festive swing of things and embrace the build up to Christmas.

And what better way to get into holiday spirit than with some Christmas films that make our hearts warm and reignite all those happy childhood memories of eagerly counting down the days to Santa’s arrival.

We have rounded up 25 must watch Christmas movies to help you count down the days till and help lift your festive mood!

1. The Holdovers

Ease your way into the Christmas season but be warned, keep some tissues on hand!

@marin.filmss I love this movie #theholdovers #edit ♬ son original – Marin ®

2. Christmas with the Kranks

It may not be the best film ever made, but it sure gives us all the Christmas feels.

@amcplus There’ll be no skipping Christmas this year, not anymore. Stream Christmas with the Kranks on AMC+ and have the #BestChristmasEver ♬ original sound – AMC+

3. Miracle on 34^th Street

An all-time favourite!

@theverticalmovies Miracle on 34th Street (vertical) #miracleon34thstreet #movieedit #fyp #fyppp #beautiful #nostalgic #viral #edit #nostalgia ♬ Present – Lloyd Vaan

4. Elf

Buddy the Elf that we all know and love.

@warnerbrosirl Halloween’s over so I guess Santa’s coming to town right? 😏 #Elf #willferrell #christmas #movieclips ♬ Santa Oh My God – Warner Bros. IRL

5. The Polar Express

Why wouldn’t you believe?

@4otstuff Why to the North Pole ofc THIS IS THE POLAR EXPRESS! I’ve always been so obsessed with this movie since a Child and always will be☃️🚊🎅🏼 #thepolarexpress #fyp #christmasmovies #polarexpress ♬ original sound – ‍

6. Love Actually

Is it really Christmas if you don’t watch this over and over again?

@hulu The gift that’s been giving since 2003. Now streaming: #LoveActually ♬ original sound – hulu

7. The Holiday

 Anyone else want to do a house swap so I can meet my Jude Law?

@freshcuppa been trying to think of a cozier movie than this one and I can’t the holiday shot vertically #christmas #movierecommendation #movieclips #romcom #theholiday ♬ original sound – ‍

8. The Holidate

It might be cheesy but what’s not to love with this Christmas romcom?

@christmaszedits it’s finally christmas time!!! | #holidate #holidateedit #emmaroberts #emmarobertsedit #christmas #christmasedit #christmastiktok #christmascountdown #merrychristmas #merrychristmas🎄 #merryxmas #xmas #xmasedit #romcom ♬ som original – christmas 🎄❤️

9. Home Alone

Need I say any more?

@gustwzx 🎄 || #homealone #homealoneedit #esqueceramdemim #christmas #christmasedit #foryou #fy #foryoupage #edit ♬ som original – gustavo

10. Home Alone 2

You can’t watch one without the other.

@bomma24k #homealone2 #homealone #christmas #christmasvibe #christmasmovie ♬ original sound – BOMMA

11. The Grinch

Everyone’s favourite Christmas hating monster.

@cinespiala sorry im booked #thegrinch #jimcarrey #christmas ♬ original sound – Cinespia

12. Nativity

“Brightest Star” holds a special place in my heart.

@theverticalmovies Nativity! (2009) | shot vertically #nativity #movie ♬ being loved isn’t the same as being understood – Vines

13. It’s a Wonderful Life

A true Christmas Classic.

@primemovies The greatest Christmas gift of all time. #ItsAWonderfulLife #JamesStewart #DonnaReed #Movies #MovieClips ♬ original sound – Prime Movies

14. Die Hard

Anyone up for some Christmas action?

@primemovies First time for everything. #DieHard #BruceWillis #Movies #MovieClips ♬ original sound – Prime Movies

15. Last Christmas

This one really gets us in our feels.

@primevideouk such an underrated christmas movie 🥹✨ #lastchristmas #lastchristmasmovie #emiliaclarke #emmathompson #michelleyeoh #christmasmovies #primevideo ♬ original sound – Prime Video UKIE

16. The Santa Clause

A true Christmas fiasco.

@steviethelatinoboy Last Christmas film edit… i think (idk im tired) #thesantaclause #thesantaclauseedit #thesantaclauseedits #thesantaclausemovie #christmas #christmasmovie #christmasmovies ♬ original sound – 𝓢𝓽𝓮𝓿𝓲𝓮ツ

17. The Family Stone

A chaotic Christmas of meet the parents.

@comfort_tv_ The Family Stone (2005) Shot Vertically #edit #movieedit #christmas #winter #fyp #cozy #cosy #comfort #beautiful #snow #snowing #shotvertically #filmedvertically #cinema #love #sarahjessicaparker #rachelmcadams ♬ original sound – comfort_tv_

18. Arthur Christmas

This pulls on all the heart strings…

@sonypicturesanimation who loves christmas more than arthur? #arthurchristmas ♬ original sound – Sony Pictures Animation

19. The Snowman

Our heart is full of Christmas childhood nostalgia.

@dispospa the snowman > every other Christmas film #thesnowman #davidbowie #thesnowmanedit #christmas #christmasnostalgia #christmasnostalgic #christmasfilm ♬ Walking in the Air – Aled Jones

20. Deck the Halls

Another family classic.

@hhannah.m Danny DeVito ftw #deckthehalls #deckthehallsmovie #edit #christmas #fypシ #dannydevito ♬ Wonderful Christmastime – Edited Version / Remastered 2011 – Paul McCartney

21. The Princess Switch

The perfect choice for completely switching off from all the holiday madness!

@heartyxis Comfort trilogy:) [ scp: megaawrld ] #fyp #theprincessswitch #viral #popular #christmas ♬ original sound – HEARTYXIS*

22. Meet Me Next Christmas

A fun, easy watch rom com? Sign me up!

@whattowatchonnetflix Meet Me Next Christmas – starring Christina Milian and Devale Ellis – is coming to Netflix on November 6 #christmas #christmasmovie #whattowatch #netflix #netflixrecommendation ♬ original sound – What To Watch On Netflix

23. The Christmas Chronicles

The perfect family watch for a cold December day.

@guzi.aep Is this the most underrated christmas movie? I cc@woodl I #guziaep #foryou #blowthisup #christmaschronicles ♬ original sound – Guzi

24. Serendipity

Is anyone else crying, just me?

@freshcuppa serendipity 2001 uncropped #serendipity #romcom #christmas #christmasmovies #movienight #theholiday ♬ original sound – ‍

25. That Christmas

This Christmas animation shows us what Christmas really means…

@netflix it wouldn’t be a richard curtis film without any of these ❤️ #thatchristmas ♬ original sound – Netflix