Get into the holiday spirit by making yourself a mug of hot chocolate and streaming these festive flicks.
Santa Claus: The Movie
This beloved 1985 Christmas movie stars Dudley Moore and John Lithgow in this PG-rated retelling of Santa’s origin story. While it premiered to small box office sales, this flick has since become a cult classic.
12 Dates of Christmas
This romantic comedy starring Amy Smart is what happens when a Christmas flick meets "Groundhog’s Day." The movie follows insensitive Kate after she gets stuck in a time loop, giving her 12 chances to mature and find romance.
The Lodge
Think scary flicks and Christmas movies don’t mix? Think again. This 2019 psychological thriller follows a soon-to-be stepmother when she’s stranded alone with her fiancé's two children at their rural lodge over Christmas.
Snowglobe
This fantasy movie follows Angela Moreno (Christina Milian), a young woman who loves all things festive, after she’s transported into a Christmas-themed dreamworld inside a mysterious snow globe.
A Merry Friggin’ Christmas
This 2014 black comedy is the perfect pick if you’re feeling a little grinchy this year. Starring Robin Williams, Joe McHale and Lauren Graham, the movie follows Boyd Mitchler who’s stuck spending his Christmas with his estranged family of misfits.
Happiest Season
In this Hulu original starring Kristen Stewart and Mackenzie Davis, Abby (Stewart) plans to propose to her girlfriend Harper (Davis) on Christmas morning. The hitch? Harper reveals she’s not yet out to her parents as they’re driving home for a holiday visit.
Naughty & Nice
Haylie Duff stars in this sentimental Christmas flick following a cynical Los Angeles disc jockey who succumbs to holiday cheer after moving to a quaint mountain town.
Arthur Christmas
This hopeful and uplifting animated movie is perfect for streaming with young children. It follows Santa’s clumsy young son, Arthur, as he sets off on a mission to give a misplaced gift to a young girl in less than two hours.
Mistletoe & Menorahs
This 2019 movie follows a man and a woman who set out to learn about each other’s holiday traditions and fall in love along the way. If your household is celebrating Chrismukkah this year, this film should definitely be on your list.
12 Pups of Christmas
This festive romantic comedy follows Martin, a business owner who specializes in dog GPS locators, and Erin, his new hire, as they find homes for twelve abandoned puppies in time for Christmas and fall in love along the way.
With Thanksgiving over, the Christmas countdown has officially begun. Get in the holiday spirit by streaming these 15 festive flicks.
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