Looking for the perfect Christmas movie to watch this holiday season? Here are the top 10 Christmas movies out there.
10. The Santa Clause
Starring Tim Allen, Judge Reinfolrd, Wendy Crewson
This is a set of three, but personally, I believe the first is the best. It is about a man, Scott Calvin, who tries to reconnect with his young son, Charlie, at Christmas, and along the way ends up becoming Santa Claus. This is a tale that has some sad moments, but in the end, it follows the hero motif and shows us how everyone can stand to believe in Santa Claus for a little while.
9. Deck the Halls
Starring Matthew Broderick, Danny DeVito, Kristin Chenoworth
My cousins and I watch this movie every year on Christmas day. It's about two neighbors who compete to have the best Christmas lights in the world, ones that can be seen from space. It’s based off of the song "Deck the Halls," and is a funny family movie, fit for all ages.
8. Jingle All the Way
Starring Arnold Schwarzenegger, Sinbad, Phil Hartman
This movie is properly the most different on the list. In it, a dad tries every way possible to get a toy that he promised to his son. It's definitely the most materialistic on the list, but shows how important love is at Christmas time.
7. Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer
Starring Billie Mae Richards, Burl Ives, Larry D. Mann
This movie is about the lovable Rudolf, and is based off the Christmas song with the same name. Rudolf feels unloved by those around him, and goes on a journey with many mythical creatures to begin believing in himself. It’s an adorable Christmas classic, and is a great Christmas movie which inspired many more.
6. How the Grinch Stole Christmas
Starring Jim Carrey, Taylor Momsen, Kelley
This is a movie about a man who hates Christmas, and tries to stop it from happening. This movie is on the list due to the fact that it’s the only one based off of a Dr. Seuss book, along with the 1960’s animated classic.
5. Elf
Starring Will Ferrell, James Caan, Bob Newhart
We all know this Christmas classic about a man who lived his life in the North Pole as an elf, and now must adapt to life as a human in New York, while connecting with his birth father. This made the list for its many jokes, entertainment value, and stunning cast.
4. Home Alone/Home Alone 2
Starring Macaulay Culkin, Joe Pesci, Daniel Stern
These are a series of movies about a young boy, Kevin Macallister, trying to protect his house from robbers at Christmas time. This is a laughable Christmas movie, one about friendship, protection, and Christmas. This movie is filled with Christmas joy and enjoyable moments between unlikely characters.
3. Santa Claus is Comin’ to Town
Starring Fred Astire, Mickey Roone, Keenan Wynn
This is one of the oldest on the list, and is about the origins of Santa Claus, where he must decipher a way to deliver toys to the people of a town where happiness and toys are banned. It’s a great origin story, and my mother’s personal favorite. It has stop-animation, and involves many fairy-tale creatures.
2. The Year Without a Santa Clause
Starring Shirley Booth, Mickey Rooney, Dick Shawn
This is the Christmas classic starring the Miser Brothers. The story follows two elves, Jingle and Jangle, as they go in search of Christmas cheer, as Santa has quit because this is no Christmas cheer left in the world. It’s a feel-good movie, and entertaining for all ages. I believe it is the best animated movie of the season, as it has an amazing score, many familiar characters, and has the stop-animation that so many other adorable Christmas classics are know for.
1. The Polar Express
Starring Tom Hanks, Chris Coppola, Michael Jeter
This is my all-time favorite Christmas movie. I love the music, especially the hot chocolate song, along with the plot. It follows a young boy as he embarks on an adventure to the North Pole on a mythical train that takes Children to see Santa. The animation is insane, and so is the fact that this movie also resides over “Christmas Magic”.
These movies will put you right into the Christmas spirit!
