Top 10 Best Classic Christmas Movies

[@MsMojo]

Which classic Christmas movie puts you in the holiday spirit? Let us know below, and check out our video of the Top 10 Most Hilarious Christmas Rom-Coms: kzbin.info/www/bejne/Zl7Yemeahc5jpsUsi=CJKg2qe6pDGkpOcl

[@ecwdude17]

A Christmas Story

[@deborahwalton-blanchard5817]

You ended with “The Muppet’s Christmas Carol”, why wasn’t it either on the list or an honorable mention? It’s my favorite version (with apologies to Sir Patrick Stewart). Now as for Christmas in Connecticut”, I’m amazed, it’s always been a favorite of mine since I discovered it in 73 as a teenager. I had no idea it had become so popular!! Yay!

[@toddsimpson9164]

Agreed, MUPPETS CHRISTMAS CAROL is probably the most family-friendly CHRISTMAS CAROL out there, with the MUPPETS wit and humor. It is said that Sir Michael Caine LOVED working on the movie, he told the producers/directors he would do it like he was doing Shakespeare.

[@TheRadical42]

I agree that Its a Wonderful Life should be number one but UGH! You showed the colorized version? The black and white original works just fine! Please thumbs up if you agree. 🙂🙃🙂🙃

[@trinaq]

"It's a Wonderful Life" is the best movie to watch around Christmas. It fills you with appreciation for your life, and while it wasn't a big hit in 1946, repeated airings popularised it.

[@rebekahhesketh1220]

@@trinaq this movie's in my top 5 favorites. 😄

[@williambilyeu9801]

The remake with David Hartman and Sebastian Cabot is really good too. However, I didn't care for the Richard Attenborough version. The Reginald Owen, Gene Lockhart version of "A Christmas Carol" is good and so are the Mister Magoo and Muppet versions.🤔😊👍 I agree with the top three here!

[@chelseacanales8763]

Meet Me in St Louis is a great Christmas musical

[@rebekahhesketh1220]

The 1951 British version of Scrooge should've been on this list. That's one of my favorite Christmas movies. 😊

[@janflewelling6277]

Alistair Sim is the best Scrooge.

[@danmc7815]

Yes, Alistair Sim plays Scrooge about as good as anyone could. He is indifferent in the beginning, not mean or nasty. And then, he is so happy he is giddy at the end, as someone just saved. Awesome movie!

[@janflewelling6277]

@@danmc7815 It's not just the giddy happiness, but the clear humility and remorse when he goes to see his nephew and hesitates to enter. Love the sweet encouragement from the servant girl who answered the door. More was said silently in that one exchange than many speeches could say.

[@danmc7815]

@janflewelling6277 You are right. Sim sets the right tone again and again in this movie. I would also add the look when he meets the Ghost of Christmas Yet to Come. He had a look of sheer terror, as if he was soiling, well, himself. And, his gradual change of attitude with each spirit. He is not the same character after Marley leaves and changes with each Ghost. I watch this every year and have for decades, beginning in the 1980s thanks to my father who loves it too.

[@janflewelling6277]

@ Sounds like you have it memorized as I do. It’s just not Christmas until I’ve watched it. It’s #1 on my list, followed by Muppets Christmas Carol, and Mr Magoo’s Christmas. None of the other adaptations count.

[@olleselin]

Miracle on 34th Street is a classic! 🧑‍🎄🎄☃️🎁

[@ismailmayet6181]

Home Alone will always be a Christmas classic it’s great fun for everyone

[@victoriagoforth9748]

Favorites in no particular order! -A Christmas Carol (Alastair Sim) -A Bishops Wife -Christmas in Connecticut -It happened on 5th Avenue -The Cheaters A Christmas Story -Elf -Christmas with the Kranks -The Santa Clause -Fred Clause -How the Grinch Stole Christmas -Star in the Night

[@om92555]

I love Christmas In Connecticut.

[@Omar-wq9dz]

Frank Capra called It’s A Wonderful Life his favorite of all the films he made

[@johnnygunzfilmbuff7821]

same.

[@jikooksupporter1979]

Love that movie

[@bricklover2258]

My dad went Clark mode on our Christmas tree a few days ago when a section of the lights wouldn't work it got him so frustrated that he took the tree down stripped the lights off and threw the tree out our back door. That's a Christmas memory I will probably never forget.

[@JudyC-f9x]

One of my favorites is often overlooked as a Christmas movie The Man Who Came to Dinner. Bette Davis and Montie Wolley at his snarky best!

[@abigalebuss359]

I can't believe that White Christmas was so far down on the list😮

[@dycedarg19]

I was disappointed as well! It’s my favorite and I watch it every year!

[@marydifiore]

White Christmas should have been #1!

[@abigalebuss359]

​@@marydifioreExactly!

[@georgianagheorghe8848]

I watched "It's a wonderful life" a few years ago and it's indeed heartwarming.

[@toplaycool21]

Some other honorable mentions: The Bishop's Wife, While You Were Sleeping, Batman Returns, Gremlins, Babes in Toyland, The Man Who Came to Dinner, The Apartment, The Lemon Drop Kid, Remember the Night, Scrooged, The Muppet Christmas Carol, Prancer, Earnest Saves Christmas

[@tfe1788]

I’ll Be Seeing You, We’re No Angels, Moonlight Bay, It Happened On 5th Avenue, The Great Rupert, Penny Serenade, Going My Way, Holiday Affair, O’Henry’s Full House, Scrooge (1951)

[@TREXMan-gh2ge]

how is batman returns a Christmas movie?

[@janflewelling6277]

I like your list much better than their ridiculous comedy fest.

[@janflewelling6277]

@tfe1788So glad someone else enjoys We’re No Angels. Bogart is terrific in this comedic role playing a benevolent criminal.

[@anna-mariageorgiades3628]

I discovered the Lemon drop kid a few years ago. Love it. Silver beeeeellllss

[@WhelanArtGalleries]

A very sadly overlooked and mostly forgotten Christmas classic that introduced the beautiful holiday song 'Silver Bells' was the Bob Hope movie 'The Lemon Drop Kid'. I highly recommend it to anyone who hasn't seen it.

[@texas2step266]

Right! My husband and I watch Christmas movies nightly, from the day after Thanksgiving through Christmas Eve. We put The Lemon Drop Kid on the list several years ago, and enjoy it greatly. I also recommend 1955's We're No Angels. It's a sweet, quirky Christmas comedy with a great cast.

[@WhelanArtGalleries]

@@texas2step266 I haven't seen We're No Angels, but I will definitely check it out. Thank you!

[@texas2step266]

@@WhelanArtGalleries Enjoy! And avoid the 1989 remake. Merry Christmas.

[@Plumfan9]

Great choices, but I can't agree with your choice of the Reginald Owen version of A Christmas Carol. The best version ever is the Alastair Sim film of 1951.

[@marywalters9463]

Have you checked out the latest Christmas Carol version, which is a musical called Spirited and stars Will Ferrell and Ryan Reynolds.

[@LMJ2788]

The version with Alastair Sim is my favorite Christmas movie!!!

[@MarleneP]

My personal favorite is Love Actually.

[@The_Dudester]

How could you leave out Remember the Night? Romance, redemption. A truly great movie.

[@anonymousfan1008]

It’s a wonderful life is amazing for showing that small actions can make a big difference.

[@icame4theeggs]

Going old school... The Thin Man. Powell + Loy + Christmas + murder mystery= perfection.

[@brodiger]

I’ve been watching these Christmas movies lately. My favorite has to be the Santa Claus an elf and how the Grinch stole Christmas white Christmas is pretty good too. I’ve been listening to the remix version of the song that has Bing Crosby featuring V from BTS and I can’t stop listening to it on repeat. It’s so amazing. I love Christmas movies as much as I love listening to the music. I’ve been doing both at the same time and it just brightens my spirit and relaxes me and calms me down merry Christmas everyone and a happy holiday holidays.

[@marcusyates3044]

Where's "How the Grinch Stole Christmas?"

[@Thomas_H._Smith]

They said no TV specials.

[@ryanangelastro504]

Were you even paying attention?

[@serendavies7375]

@@ryanangelastro504 yes I was!

[@codyclaeys2008]

Classic. grinch is 24

[@schannstewart9385]

TV special

[@Vyxsin69]

Here for the beautiful Ms. Judy Garland ❤️ Used to love watching Meet Me in St. Louis with my nana when I was a kid. Been enchanted by Judy's beautiful voice ever since Kansas 🌪️ I don't know why, but it trips me out that she's Liza Minnelli's mom lol.

[@cajayson8301]

Jingle All the Way had perfect timing. It satirized a commercialized frenzy to purchase a particular Christmas toy and hit theaters for the Christmas season of 1996, i.e. when there was a rush to get either a Tickle Me Elmo doll or a Nintendo 64 console.

[@dycedarg19]

This movie doesn’t get a lot of love. It’s in my top 10 Christmas movies. Learned the names of Santa’s reindeer 😂!

[@rubygracemoseley8144]

It’s A Wonderful Life and White Christmas are my favorite Christmas movies of all time

[@DodgerGirl48]

One Magic Christmas comes to mind. White Christmas and Miracle have long been favorites. To🎄🦌

[@dycedarg19]

Our family is watching it at the theatre tomorrow! You should check near you as many places are showing it today and tomorrow. Was my grandmas favorite movie. Now it is my favorite to watch at around Christmas! Let’s go Dodgers 🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆

[@JessEla87]

How is “White Christmas” only at number 9?!? It is my absolute favorite Christmas film

[@DragonFantacy]

@@JessEla87 I completely agree!

[@annsnyder4662]

I 100% agree

[@JessEla87]

@ I love Meet Me In St Louis too, so I’m not mad at its placement. I also LOVE The Shop Around the Corner.

[@dycedarg19]

Agreed!

[@marywalters9463]

I've always liked The Bishop's Wife. Cary Grant as an angel, what could be better?

[@logankerr8090]

to me: Die Hard is easily in my top 10 of all time!

[@logankerr8090]

it is a Christmas movie, it takes place at a Christmas Party

[@classicmovielover4056]

Really WatchMojo!! The colored version of It's a Wonderful Life.

[@Suki178]

White Christmas should be higher on the list. My mother and I always watch White Christmas and It's a Wonderful Life

[@dycedarg19]

Yes. I thought the same thing. White Christmas is my favorite, then it’s a Wonderful Life on Christmas Eve.

[@21MustSee]

The video beautifully balances nostalgic storytelling with insightful commentary, making it both entertaining and informative. The ranking includes a wide range of genres, showcasing diverse ways filmmakers celebrate Christmas. I learned how movies from different decades reflect the evolving themes of Christmas, from family chaos in National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation to the timeless values in It’s a Wonderful Life. The influence of music in holiday films, such as Irving Berlin’s songs in White Christmas, creates enduring memories and emotional connections.

[@markbayer1573]

Nobody ever lists Billy Wilder's brilliant 1960 Best Picture Oscar winner The Apartment, but it IS a Christmas movie. (Although a pretty dark one.)

[@richardayala9384]

I would add 3 more. All different genres, but all definitely Christmas movies. The classic 1947 The Bishop’s Wife, with Cary Grant, Loretta Young and David Niven. The action thriller The Long Kiss Goodnight, with Geena Davis and Samuel L. Jackson. And the Romcom The Holiday, with Cameron Diaz and Kate Winslet. I watch these every year as well as many that you already have on your list. Merry Christmas!

[@diannepascolini2863]

I watch A Christmas Carol with Alistair Simm and Scrooge with Albert Finney

[@christopherwesterberg8555]

The Santa Clause and It's A Wonderful Life are My Favorite Christmas Movies

[@denisefreitas6727]

Meet me in St. Louis ❤

[@babayaga4320]

I recommend "The Birth of a Nation" It was an Instant classic. Gather your family around, and grab some popcorn, they will _love_ it.

[@takodabostwick8507]

Christmas Vacation is my favorite Christmas movie! Scrooged has also been a favorite of mine. Muppet Christmas Carol is the best adapted Christmas Carol.

[@marywalters9463]

Check out a newer Christmas Carol version called Spirited, which is a musical starring Will Ferrell and Ryan Reynolds.

[@janellerod4865]

Santa Paws is so underrated, that was my childhood 🥺🥺

[@samuelcollantes1175]

The polar express and Beauty and the beast the enchanted christmas. Happy thursday afternoon, Kirsten, take care and God bless you. Greetings from Colombia to you as well

[@serendavies7375]

Happy holidays, everybody! 🥰

[@80sMusicGirl]

The Man Who Came to Dinner 😊

[@calebwright2531]

A Christmas Carol should have been Number 1.

[@frayhua9716]

Christmas Carol reboots is the best Holiday franchise.

[@haydenlipczenko4775]

The Polar Express is my favorite Christmas movie.

[@marcusyates3044]

I love Home Alone! Top 10 Best DC/Marvel Christmas Episodes/Specials!

[@christineharris2302]

I'm always disappointed when none of these lists seem to include the English musical Scrooge from Shepperton Studios. It's one of the most beautiful but underrated Christmas movies. I really wish more people would check it out. I'm pretty sure they would add it to their Christmas list.

[@marywalters9463]

You need to check out a recent musical version of Christmas Carol called Spirited, that stars Will Ferrell and Ryan Reynolds.

[@christineharris2302]

@marywalters9463 Thanks for the tip.

[@jessetorres8738]

13:09. Keep in mind: Mr. Potter screwed George out of $8,000.00 right before Christmas in 1945, which in 2024 would be like if your bank screwed you out of roughly $140,000.00.

[@MelissaHernandez-c5y]

I love A Christmas story little women 1949 and little women 1994

[@johnnygunzfilmbuff7821]

My favorite Christmas movie is It's a Wonderful Life.

[@cajayson8301]

I am watching Christmas Vacation later tonight.

[@clancyalexander6192]

Two of my favorite Christmas movies are Christmas with the kranks, and Eloise at Christmas time. Even though I'm in my '50s both movies are fun to watch and what I would consider modern classics.

[@marianalvarado4193]

I also like the remake of The Miracle on 34th Street that was made in the early 90's.

[@debbiecamp2205]

This is a Wonderful movie and my favorite!!!

[@richardharepax123]

One great fact is the guy who played Santa in the miracle on 34th Street finally got a proper burial last Christmas at Hollywood forever cemetery. For me that one is the number one movie the second is Scrooge.

[@mercedesnadason7199]

Where's Elf? Definitely one that's watched every year for my family.

[@fabricioabreu6109]

last century movies

[@nickmontoya3001]

Just remember, if u hear someone on ur roof, just shout "HEY YOU" u could be the next Santa

[@BryanSchnell-m1u]

I may be the only one thinking, where’s ELF? (Thou my fave is Jimmy Stewart in Its a Wonderful Life, honorable mention for me is Little Lord Fauntleroy. Merry Christmas to All!!)

[@pipkin3]

I love Santa Claus : the Movie! Its a bit of a national treasure in the uk and shown pretty much every chrostmas eve or christmas day on tv. And i think it has my favourite version of an elf factory.

[@kims.schinkel8212]

#3: Colorized, please. FUN FACT: Edmund Gwenn's ashes went unclaimed for decades until Hollywood Graveyard got him a proper niche.

[@Camman010]

Another good Christmas movie is "Yes Virginia, There Is a Santa Claus (1991) Charles Bronson, Richard Thomas and Ed Asner" but it was made for TV so I guess it didn't qualify. It is available on KZbin.

[@janetsanford6923]

Another movie I enjoy is "Silent Night" with Linda Hamilton, set at Christmas time in WW2, based on a true story.

[@hannahwilliams-s2d]

christmas eve my dad and i watch it a wonderful life its been a long going traditon

[@amyreynolds3619]

To veterans White Christmas should be first

[@Wildcat_Media]

I was about to call you out for not mentioning The Muppet Christmas Carol, but then you had the clip of it at the end. Still think it should have been on the list, but I’ll let it slide.

[@DragonFantacy]

The only one on this list I agree with is White Christmas, and it is in WAY to low a place on the list. And I am frankly disappointed that Mojo would claim that ANY movie is a unanimous favorite, in this case Miracle On 34th Street. My family can't stand this movie.

[@annsnyder4662]

I agree with this. White Christmas should be at the top of the list, my whole family loves this movie. Personally, I don't know anyone that likes miracle on 34th street, so how can their assessment be unanimous?

[@kermitTHEdinosaur93]

I could also include The Muppet Christmas Carol (1992)

[@julesmcc5477]

Some real classic Christmas movies would be remember the night, it happened on 5th avenue, the man who came to dinner, holiday affair, the bishops wife, the apartment and the muppet Christmas carol! I refuse to accept die hard!!!

[@hollisthomas8881]

My favorite is - It happened on 5th Ave - alot of ppl have never heard of it. I always make sure to watch it!!

[@dycedarg19]

Our family watches The Bishop’s Wife a few years ago and it has made our Christmas rotation!

[@JensenWorship]

Muppets Christmas Carol is WAY better than Santa Clause

[@davinp]

Is Diehard a Christmas movie? Just because it takes place in December, doesn't mean it is a Christmas movie

[@juliarivard2172]

One last time ... I love The Nightmare Before Christmas, but it is not a Christmas Movie.

[@artman2oo3]

Thanks for the video! But I think "Scrooged" should have at least made the Honorable Mentions.

[@davinp]

The NIghtmare Before Christmas is both a Halloween movie and a Christmas Movie

[@Sullykevin]

I guess my favorite movie watching tradition is just enjoying the movie itself.

[@guardianprime437]

Since when was "It's a wonderful life" in colour

[@DH-it6vo]

The old animated Grinch, The Bishop's Wife. The title I think doesn't lend itself to being recognized as a holiday movie but it is. I also prefer the Alistair Sim Scrooge.

[@frayhua9716]

How about Mickey's Christmas Carol.

[@general1362]

Antoher crappy list of Mojo which included Dia Hard but left out The Muppets Christmas Carol, Elf and The Bishop's Wife (with Cary Grant). They make these monstrosities just to generate comments (traffic), I guess.

[@janicedecoito496]

A Christmas Story is highly overrated and should not even be on this list. What should be on this list is The Bishop's Wife.

[@anna-mariageorgiades3628]

Watched it last week.

[@angelagokool9514]

Best Christmas movies: Santa Claus: The Movie (1985) Mickey's Christmas Carol (1983) The Muppets' Christmas Carol (1992) You've Got Mail (1998, according to the opening credits, it was based on The Shop Around the Corner, but I haven't seen that one) Last Holiday (2006. I just looked it up, and it was based on a 1950s British comedy of the same name.) How the Grinch Stole Christmas (1966) A Charlie Brown Christmas (1965) The Santa Clause franchise (1994 --) And, since I'm Jewish, The Rugrats Hanukkah episode (1996)

[@dycedarg19]

I also love both Mickey’s Christmas Carol and Charlie Brown Christmas. They both are on our Christmas rotation!

[@DavidR.-fk4kc]

Honorable shoutouts go to "Scrooged" and "Santa Claus: The Movie". A lot of people may not know this, but the latest "A Christmas Story" movie is actually part four in the series.

[@joannryan5929]

In The Good Old Summertime (a remake of Little Shop Around the Corner, Heidi, The Bishop's Wife, The Grinch (with Jim Carey)

[@thomholbrook7286]

Get to the top of the list to have you show the best Christmas movie ever... Colorized. Bah humbug!

[@blue-dragon31652]

One of my favorite Christmas movie is Prancer with Sam Elliot.

[@CYB3R2K]

Where the hell is Die Hard?

[@frayhua9716]

Is the best Christmas Action movie.

[@Showtunediva]

You counted Die Hard as an honorable mention but what about Fools Rush In? The beginning of that movie is also at a Christmas party.

[@davinp]

Home Alone 3 and later weren't as popular because it didn't have the McCallister family back and different burglars

[@bobnamanny1083]

Left out The Grinch and Scrooged!

[@ikoniccinokic5263]

Jesus loves all of you 🤍

[@anthonypusateri9015]

Who on earth would’ve thought It’s a Wonderful Life would be #1?

[@ericcasagrande]

What about the Christmas movie, "ELF"? I thought it was quite good.

[@LosAngelesVideoArt]

Gremlins?!?

[@calebwright2531]

The Nightmare Before Christmas should have been higher if not #1.

[@katemaloney4296]

'Meet Me In St. Louis' is not a Christmas movie.

[@marywalters9463]

Die Hard isn't either.

[@forrestdupre87]

Technically The Nightmare Before Christmas is for Halloween.

[@matthewblouin4267]

Where is MR. MAGOO'S CHRISTMAS CAROL

[@marywalters9463]

My husband's favorite...with razzleberry dressing!

[@dycedarg19]

Loved this one too!

[@ManChan-w5p]

Randolph the red tail reindeer.

[@jackraider1039]

No Polar Express?!! That's a crime.

[@dandowe1985]

Sorry, but the colorized version of "It's a Wonderful Life" does not capture the same tone as the original black and white. George's moments of terror amid the altered Bedford Falls now Pottersville section have to be the original to really work.