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The Santa Clause (1994)73%. #41. Critics Consensus: The Santa Clause is utterly undemanding, but it's firmly rooted in the sort of good old-fashioned holiday spirit missing from too many modern yuletide films. Synopsis: Divorced dad Scott (Tim Allen) has custody of his son (Eric Lloyd) on Christmas Eve.
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- It's a Wonderful Life (1946) I know; big shocker that this is No. 1, right? Well, sometimes movies are considered masterpieces for a reason, and this is one of those times.
- A Christmas Story (1983) Okay, I know a lot of you who've gotten this far are going to be upset that this isn't No. 1. I love it, too, especially when Ralphie's (Peter Billingsley) pal gets triple-dog-dared into touching his tongue to a frozen metal flagpole.
- A Charlie Brown Christmas (1965) Some holiday movies just make you feel good when they come on. They wrap you in a comforter of warm, cozy nostalgia. To me, and I'm guessing a lot of you, this is that movie.
- Elf (2003) The best Christmas flick of the century. Granted, the century hasn't been that long, but still. Will Ferrell is priceless as the oversized elf who ventures far away from the North Pole to search for his father.
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- Netflix. Love Actually (2003) Most romantic comedies tend to focus on one or two couples. Love Actually ups the ante with eight different couples throughout the film, and you might need a scorecard to keep up with them all.
- HBO and Max. National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation (1989) No other modern holiday movie gets the agony and ecstasy of Christmas quite as well as National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation.
- Amazon Prime Video. This is Christmas (2022) Never heard of This is Christmas? Don’t worry, no one else has either. Released without a peep in 2022, the genuinely sweet British comedy is one of the most charming movies you’ll see in a while.
- Hulu. Elf (2003) Twenty years ago, Ferrell starred in the still-great Elf, which has become the defining Christmas movie of the 21st century. From the memorable quotes (“Buddy the elf, what’s your favorite color?”)
Nov 17, 2023 · die hard, Elf, Home Alone. Jump to Comments. Variety picks the best Christmas movies of all time, from modern films like ‘Die Hard’ and ‘Elf’ to classics like ‘It’s A Wonderful Life.'.
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Nov 29, 2023 · 16. Miracle on 34th Street (1947) Film. The ultimate in cuddly Christmas afternoon movies, this original stars Edmund Gwenn as Kris Kringle, who must prove he is in fact Santa Claus – not least ...
Dec 22, 2023 · A Charlie Brown Christmas. Watch on Apple TV. From holiday staples like Elf and Love Actually to subversive classics like Gremlins and Die Hard, these are the greatest Christmas movies ever made.
May 31, 2024 · The Apology (2022)52%. #114. Critics Consensus: No consensus yet. Synopsis: Twenty years after the disappearance of her daughter, recovering alcoholic Darlene Hagen is preparing to host her family's Christmas celebration... [More] Starring: Anna Gunn, Linus Roache, Janeane Garofalo, Holland Bailey.
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