Top 10 BEST Christmas Movies of 2023
- Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer (1964)
Santa’s 9th reindeer who receives ridicule everyday for most of his childhood ends up guiding Satna’s sleigh on Christmas Eve due to his unique nose.
Available on Amazon Prime Video (to buy)
- The Year Without Christmas (1974)
Also known as “The movie with Heat Miser.” Santa has to take the year off due to a really bad cold. Good thing Jingle Bells and Jangle Bells the elves are here to save Christmas Day from Heat Miser and Frost Miser.
Available on Amazon Prime Video (to rent)
- The Muppet Christmas Carol (1992)
A classic that doesn’t get aired on the TV enough.
Available on Disney+
- Bad Santa (2003)
Billy Bob Thornton plays in this amazing comedy as a disgusting, drunk department store Santa/con man who’s out to rob stores on Christmas with his iconic sidekick elf, Marcus.
Available on Pluto TV
- Love Actually (2003)
10 different, yet amazing stories that will leave a lump in your throat around Christmas time.
Available on Netflix
- How the Grinch Stole Christmas (1966)
The amazing classic hit made in the 60’s is an animation that focuses on the importance of Christmas spirit. The Grinch hated Christmas but nobody else did, so he decides to steal Christmas. He fails and ends up loving Christmas because he learns it’s not about the presents or the tree, but what is inside your heart.
Available on Peacock
- Elf (2003)
Often deemed the best Christmas flick of the century, Will Farrell stars as an oversized elf that ventures from the north pole to NYC in hopes to find his real father. He doesn’t always fit in but he makes the best of it.
Available on Hulu
- A Charlie Brown Christmas (1965)
Charlie Brown decides that bringing home the saddest, leafless tree at the nursery would be a good option. In this movie you get to watch him celebrate Christmas with the other Peanuts characters with his tiny tree in hand.
Available on Apple TV+
- A Christmas Story (1983)
Many believe this should be in first place, but it isn’t. This movie is about Ralphie, a boy who gets severely bullied, convincing his parents, teacher, and even Santa Claus himself that the ideal Christmas gift for him would be a Red Ryder air rifle.
Available on Amazon Prime Video (to rent)
- It’s a Wonderful Life (1946)
Coming in at No. 1 is this infamous movie that is the perfect balance between being funny, heartwarming, profound, and an amazing reminder that the holidays are more than just presents and the Christmas tree. This wonderful movie can and will leave a sugarplum in your throat by the end.
Available on Amazon Prime Video (to buy or rent)