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- Elf (2003) Widely considered to be one of the best New York Christmas movies of the 21st century, Elf is a 2003 Christmas comedy directed by Jon Favreau and stars Will Farrell.
- Home Alone 2: Lost in New York (1992) Another holiday favorite and classic! Home Alone 2: Lost in New York is a 1992 comedy and sequel to 1990’s Home Alone.
- Miracle on 34th Street (1947) Speaking of classics, 1947’s Miracle on 34th Street is an oldie, but absolute goodie! This Christmas comedy-drama centers on a department store Santa clause who claims to be the real Santa—which subsequently leads to a court case questioning his sanity.
- Scrooged (1988) Scrooged stars Bill Murray in a more modern take on Charles Dicken’s timeless tale (A Christmas Carol). This 1988 Christmas comedy follows an incredibly successful, but selfish TV executive who is visited by a series of ghosts, who try to convince him to change his ways.
- Best Christmas Movies Set in New York City
- Movies Set in New York City with Christmas Scenes
- NYC Christmas Movies
Something from Tiffany’s
Available on: Amazon Prime Video Rating:PG One of the newest Christmas movies set in New York City, Something from Tiffany’sis the perfect blend of cityscape scenes with a heartwarming storyline. The plot follows two couples whose relationships become intertwined after an accident outside Tiffany & Co. in SoHo. During the commotion, the couple’s bags get swapped, and the protagonist has to track down the engagement ring he bought, only to feel a spark with a girl he didn’t plan on proposing t...
Elf
Available on: Available for rent on Amazon Prime Video, YouTube, Apple TV, and Google Play Rating:PG Elfis one of the few Christmas movies set in New York City that families can watch year after year and always get a good laugh. The movie tells the story of Buddy the elf’s (Will Ferrell) trip to New York to meet his biological dad (James Caan). Along the way, he develops a love interest (Zooey Deschanel) and has to help Santa save Christmas by helping the world reclaim the spirit of Christmas...
Miracle on 34th Street
Available on: Disney+ Rating:Not rated In Miracle on 34th Street, Kris Kringle, an elderly man working as Santa Claus at Macy’s, insists he’s the genuine Saint Nick. Doubts arise, leading to a court case to determine his sanity and identity. A lawyer and a little girl rally to prove Kris’s authenticity, showing kindness and growing a belief in the magic of Christmas. The film is one of the most famous Christmas movies set in New York City and even inspired a remake in 1994 (but I suggest watc...
When Harry Met Sally
Available on: Tubi Rating:R This cute, timeless rom-com follows two best friends who unwittingly fall in love. There are plenty of New York City landmarks in the film, including an infamous scene at Katz Deli that the iconic restaurantnow acknowledges with a sign (I’ll have what she’s having). The film has a few scenes set during Christmas in New York City, notably when Harry and Sally pick up a Christmas tree and set it up in their shockingly large NYC apartment.
Serendipity
Available on: Max Rating:PG-13 One of the best movies set in New York City, Serendipity starts (and ends) with Christmas shopping at Bloomingdales. After trying to buy the same cashmere gloves, Jonathan and Sarah decide to have dessert at nearby restaurant Serendipity 3 (for some of the best hot chocolate in NYC), although they’re both in committed relationships.The movie then covers all their serendipitous meetings and, in doing so, shows beautiful scenes of the Big Apple.
Collateral Beauty
Available on: Available for rent on YouTube, Apple TV, and Amazon Prime Video Rating:PG-13 A heart-wrenching movie, Collateral Beautyis about loss, honesty, and love. The film stars Will Smith as Howard Inlet, a dad whose daughter has passed away and is spiraling emotionally. Howard begins writing letters to Love, Time, and Death, which his business partners get their hands on. The partners go to incredible lengths to oust Howard from the company, which only shines a light on their own person...
Something from Tiffany’sElfMiracle on 34th StreetThe Night Before- Elf (2003) Cast: Will Ferrell, James Caan, Zooey Deschanel, Mary Steenburgen, Edward Asner. Rating: PG. Arguably Will Ferrell’s best movie ever (we said what we said), Elf follows Buddy, a boy who’s raised as one of Santa’s elves after he’s accidentally sent to the North Pole.
- Home Alone 2: Lost in New York (1992) Cast: Macaulay Culkin, Joe Pesci, Daniel Stern, John Heard. Rating: PG. Kevin McCallister is at it again in this sequel to the classic Home Alone—but this time, he gets separated from his family after boarding a plane headed for New York City.
- It Happened on 5th Avenue (1947) Cast: Victor Moore, Ann Harding, Don DeFore, Charles Ruggles. Rating: NR. When the O’Connors, one of the richest families on 5th Avenue, head to their mansion in Florida for the holidays, a homeless man named Aloysius T. McKeever takes up residence in their home.
- Miracle on 34th Street (1947) Cast: Maureen O'Hara, John Payne, Edmund Gwenn. Rating: NR. When an old man named Kris Kringle gets hired to play Santa Claus at the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, he does such a great job that he gets hired to work at the store, too.
- New Year's Eve (2011) Following the Love Actually blueprint for ensemble romantic comedies, New Year's Eve weaves several storylines in the run-up to New Year.
- Santa Claus: The Movie (1985) While Santa Claus: The Movie kicks off in the North Pole, the action soon moves to New York. This is all thanks to one of Santa's top elves, who resigns from the workshop and winds up in the city working for a manipulative toy company executive.
- When Harry Met Sally (1989) Yes, When Harry Met Sally isn't exclusively a holiday film. The titular best friends gradually grow to accept their romantic feelings for each other in New York in the '80s.
- Miracle On 34th Street (1994) This 1994 remake doesn't quite have the magic of the original, but it comes pretty close. When Kris Kringle is a hit as a department store Santa, he's soon embroiled in conflict with those who want to disprove he's lying about being the man in red himself, while young Susan insists it's true.
- Elf (2003) Will Ferrell’s iconic role as Buddy follows the elf raised in the North Pole and his trip to NYC in search of his biological father! With glimpses of Central Park and the Empire State Building throughout the movie, Buddy’s hilarious journey throughout the city turns into chaos when he finally reunites with him in person.
- Miracle on 34th Street (1947) Miracle on 34th Street is just about as NYC as it gets! When a man gets hired to be Santa during the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, he takes the role to heart and becomes Kris Kringle himself (at least in his mind).
- Home Alone 2: Lost in New York (1992) In the sequel to legendary movie Home Alone, this film finds 8-year-old Kevin McCallister left a lone again…and this time wandering the streets of NYC during the Christmas season!
- Serendipity (2001) When Jonathan and Sara meet in Bloomingdale’s and instantly fall for each other (despite having significant others), they agree to meet at Upper East Side restaurant Serendipity 3 for dessert.
Oct 26, 2022 · Updated: October 26, 2022. 4 minute read. Are you looking for the best Christmas movies in New York? If so, keep reading for our top picks! There’s nothing quite like Christmas movies in New York. Let’s face it, it’s the best city in the world, and it’s the most festive city in the world too!
Dec 18, 2022 · So whether you need a little cheer this Christmas or are jotting down New York's finest to celebrate in the city, these movies should be on your radar. ‘A Very Murray Christmas’ (2015)
