Christmas movies are an integral part of the holiday season, and they're a big part of many people's Christmas traditions. Everyone has their favorites and likely has a whole lineup of exactly which films they watch every year without fail. But it's always fun to branch out with something new, or even return to an old classic you haven't seen in years.
These are some of the most popular and beloved Christmas movies available on Amazon right now, so it's the perfect time to check them out if they've somehow flown under your radar, or finally buy a copy of your favorites if you don't already own them! Many of these top picks are on Blu-ray and most of them are on sale right now, too!
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Elf
One of the best feel-good movies made for the Christmas season, Jon Favreau's Elf is a fun and cozy holiday watch. Meet Buddy (Will Ferrell), a human raised by Elves at the North Pole who goes on a journey to the magical land of New York City to meet his biological father, learning all about the human world and bringing the true spirit of Christmas back to the city.
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National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation
This well-known holiday romp has been remastered for Blu-ray, bringing a classic into the modern day. Christmas Vacation follows the Griswold clan as they attempt to have “the most fun-filled family Christmas ever", but things don't really go to plan and the holidays just get wackier and wackier. This beloved comedy is an absolute staple of the Christmas season!
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Home Alone / Home Alone 2: Lost In New York Double Feature
You can screen a double feature with this collection that includes the first two Home Alone movies. Relive the nostalgia of Kevin McAllister's misadventures when he gets left home alone during Christmas, dealing with everything from a scary furnace in the basement to a pair of burglars that he has to fend off from his home with a series of elaborate booby traps. These holiday classics are the quintessential Christmas movies!
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A Christmas Story
$10 $34 Save $24Based on the short stories by Jean Shepherd, A Christmas Story is a staple of yuletide viewing. In 1940s Indiana, a young boy named Ralphie just wants a Red Ryder BB Gun for Christmas, and he sets out on a full-scale campaign to make his holiday wish come true. This copy comes with a 4K Ultra HD disc, as well as a Blu-ray disc and a digital code, so you can choose which way you want to view this classic!
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It's a Wonderful Life
$14 $18 Save $4Widely considered to be one of the best and most popular Christmas movies of all time, It's A Wonderful Life is an absolute classic that emanates warmth and comfort. No other movie quite captures the spirit of the holiday season in all ways that are joyful and heartwarming, with the kind of emotion and hopeful outlook on life that makes the film relevant even to audiences today.
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White Christmas
$13 $18 Save $5For musical fans, there's no better Christmas film than the classic White Christmas, which follows two song-and-dance men (played by Bing Crosby and Danny Kaye) who join forces with a sister act (Rosemary Clooney and Vera-Ellen) to head to Vermont for the holidays and become the next big thing in show business. The film features a slew of Irving Berlin's best songs, including the eponymous "White Christmas".
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A Christmas Carol
This is one of the most well-liked versions of A Christmas Carol that sticks pretty close to the original tale. Starring Oscar winner George C. Scott as Scrooge, this adaptation of the classic novel explores Ebenezer Scrooge's journey from a bitter old miser to a much more compassionate person who understands the true meaning of Christmas.
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The Santa Clause 3-Movie Collection
$16 $40 Save $24The magic and humor of the Santa Clause series is now available in a set with all three movies, so you can catch the whole story. The Santa Clause series follows Scott Calvin (played by Tim Allen), a normal man who ends up inheriting the role of Santa. Join him on his journey through all three movies of becoming Santa, being a dad, and even finding romance along the way.
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Dr. Seuss' How The Grinch Stole Christmas
$9 $20 Save $11There are quite a few versions of this classic Dr. Seuss story out there, but many would cite the live-action version starring Jim Carrey as the Grinch as their favorite. While the original animated feature is an absolute classic, this version brings more comedy - along with a more extended story - to the whimsical world of Whoville. Jim Carrey's manic energy is also perfectly channeled into the Grinch and his iconic twisted grin.
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Love Actually
$6 $15 Save $9If you're in the mood for a little romance this holiday season, as well as a small helping of heartbreak, you might want to pick up a copy of Love Actually, the beloved British Christmas romcom. The film follows a host of different characters whose storylines all intertwine as they navigate love, family, and the magic of the Christmas season.
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The Muppet Christmas Carol
There are so many different versions of Charles Dickens's A Christmas Carol out there, but the one starring the Muppets might just be the most beloved. Starring Michael Caine as Ebenezer Scrooge, The Muppet Christmas Carol takes one of the most famous Christmas tales and adds a wonderfully goofy yet sincere and heartwarming Muppet-y twist, which is just a recipe for a new holiday classic!
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The Nightmare Before Christmas
$18 $35 Save $17No matter your stance on the debate of whether The Nightmare Before Christmas is a Halloween movie or a Christmas one, it revolves around Christmas enough to be the perfect holiday movie for those who prefer a more unconventional Christmas flick. The stop-motion animation is gorgeous, and along with the music, it creates a perfectly atmospheric world that's easy to get lost in.
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The Complete Rankin/Bass Christmas Collection
$56 $60 Save $4Rankin/Bass are the minds behind some of the most classic animated Christmas films of all time, including Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer, Frosty the Snowman, and Santa Claus Is Comin' To Town. This collection includes 18 holiday favorites created by Rankin/Bass, which is enough to keep you busy for the whole Christmas season!
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How the Grinch Stole Christmas: Ultimate Edition
$9 $20 Save $11If you can't get "You're A Mean One, Mr. Grinch" out of your head every Christmas, it might be time to revisit the original version of Dr. Seuss's How The Grinch Stole Christmas. This Ultimate Edition includes a bevy of special features, as well as two remastered Grinch specials. Go back to the version that started it all and celebrate the holidays with everyone's favorite green grump!
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A Charlie Brown Christmas 50th Anniversary Deluxe Edition
$10 $19 Save $9Christmas time is here...and so is this animated classic featuring everyone's favorite loveable loser Charlie Brown. While Peanuts has a few holiday-themed movies that are each pretty iconic in their own right, A Charlie Brown Christmas might just be the most beloved. Join Charlie Brown, Lucy, Snoopy, and all of the other Peanuts characters as they wrestle with finding the true meaning of Christmas amidst all the commercialism of the holiday.
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Barbie: 3-Movie Holiday Collection
$9 $20 Save $11Barbie had a big moment this year with the release of the Barbie movie, so it's only fair that her animated features get their time in the spotlight as well. This collection includes three different Barbie Christmas movies, including The Nutcracker, A Christmas Carol, and A Perfect Christmas. Celebrate the holidays the Barbie way with these fun and heartwarming flicks, perfect for big Barbie fans and newcomers alike!
FAQs
What Is The #1 Most Popular Christmas Movie?
Though figuring out which Christmas movie is the most popular can be a bit of a challenge considering it's a question of preference, most polls and surveys have found that It's A Wonderful Life is the most popular Christmas movie of all time.
Have Any Christmas Movies Won Oscars?
While no proper Christmas film has ever won the Oscar for Best Picture, there is a winner that heavily features Christmas in its story. The Apartment, which won Best Picture in 1960, mainly takes place in the stretch of time between Christmas and New Year's, but as the plot is mainly focused on other things besides the holidays, it doesn't really count as a true Christmas movie.
The Best Christmas Movies To Buy For Everyone In The Family
For those who love Christmas, finding the perfect Christmas movie is a task that they take very seriously. There are so many different types of Christmas films - from emotional to romantic to comedic - that there's bound to be a holiday movie out there for every taste.
People who are already experts on Christmas movies and are loyal to certain films will likely want to own a physical copy for their collection and now is the perfect time to grab these flicks just in time for the holiday season. If you want to get them to your house even faster, be sure to check out Amazon's 30-day trial of Prime for shipping that's fast and free!