During the winter season, many people find themselves scrolling through streaming services for hours just to find a movie that puts them in the holiday mood. At Bishop Gorman, the Christmas spirit is alive and bright. Students around campus gave their opinions on what the best Christmas movie is. If you’ve been looking for a new movie to add to your holiday watchlist, here are 25 options for the days leading to Christmas!
To start out the season right, this Christmas comedy explores the story of a father who got into a tricky situation, after buying new decorations for his house. This is sure to get you into a jolly spirit.
2. Spirited
This musical comedy, starring Ryan Reynold and Will Ferrell, explores the story of two characters who must reexamine their lives in the most unexpected way. This movie is sure to get a laugh out of anyone, even Scrooge.
3. Jingle Jangle: A Christmas Journey
Another holiday musical is the best way to start off this holiday season. A toymaker and his granddaughter go through a challenging journey that ultimately leads to hope.
This Christmas classic explores the question of is Santa real? Two siblings devise a plan to catch him, which takes them on a journey to save Christmas.
5. Red One
When Santa is kidnapped from the North Pole, the most unlikely forces join together in order to save Christmas. This movie brings a more serious but funny tone to the holidays.
A father learns the true magic of Christmas when he is on a mission to find a toy for his son. What he doesn’t know is that another father is on a similar mission. This movie provides a good message as well as a good laugh.
7. Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone
While not being a traditional Christmas movie, it definitely provides a snowy vibe. Harry Potter’s life is flipped upside down when he learns he is a well-known wizard.
8. Elf
This funny holiday classic is a great way to let all the stress and worries go. Buddy the elf goes through a heartwarming journey to find his father, and meets some friends along the way.
Set in the 1980s, a boy goes through a challenging mission of trying to get his new video game system, since his parents won’t get it for him. This is a hilarious holiday movie that is sure to have you laughing and smiling from beginning to end.
10. Four Christmases
A dream vacation turns into a trip to visit family as a couple struggles through their relationship. Each one has to learn more about themselves in order to be a good partner during the holiday season. This romcom creates an expectation versus reality situation.
This trilogy explores many girl’s fantasies of falling in love with a prince. A journalist must go undercover as a tutor and unexpectedly catches the eye of the prince. Each movie uncovers a new challenge and secret within the royal family.
This animated take on the classic Grinch story brings warm Christmas vibes while also exploring themes of love and hope. This movie is great for people of all ages.
13. That Christmas
This animated comedy explores the intertwined lives of different families and their own struggles. Their town is hit with a blizzard which creates the perfect opportunity for the characters to learn about love and family.
14. National Lampoos Christmas Vacation
This classic comedy follows a series of unfortunate events when a father tries to have a perfect Christmas. This movie is great for anyone looking for a great family movie that is sure to have everyone laughing from start to finish.
15. Die Hard
While not a classic Christmas movie, this action packed movie explores the story of a father who must risk his own life to save others. This is definitely a must watch movie even outside of the holiday season.
16. Arthur Christmas
This animated comedy explores the complicated process that it takes to get presents to every kid. The son of Santa must save the day when it’s discovered that Santa forgot to deliver a present. This movie brings that warm Christmas feel to your home.
As a boy hears a noise outside his house, he goes to see what the commotion is. Little does he know, that decision sends him on a journey to the North Pole, where he is able to find the meaning of Christmas. This movie explores the question of is Santa real?
A young boy goes through a challenging experience as he is just trying to get through life, or more importantly Christmas. Based on a novel, this comedy provides a lighthearted take on the Christmas season.
19. White Christmas
This musical comedy explores the story of two army veterans who find themselves on Broadway. They meet two sisters who quickly become their love interests in the story. This is definitely a classic for many and would make a great addition to your Christmas watchlist.
When a man has to fills in for Santa in a Thanksgiving parade, he finds himself being a favorite among viewers and becomes a regular Santa at Macy’s store. His ability to convince people that he is the real Santa, leads to a court case. This is a heartwarming story that should be at the top of everyone’s watchlist.
21. Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire
While not being a classic Christmas movie, this movie being warm and mysterious vibes. Harry Potter find himself in another challenging situation as he must discover who is sabotaging his school’s tournament.
22. The Best Christmas Pageant Ever
A group of siblings who are labeled as the ‘worst kids in the world’. They partake in a Christmas pageant at their church and are able to learn lessons and change the minds of those around them. This comedy is a unique story and brings a heartwarming feeling for those who understand the feeling of knowing troublesome kids.
With the season coming to an end, what better way to celebrate than to go back to a childhood classic. Charlie Brown is feeling sad from the way Christmas is materialized. However, his friends and community help him to find the true meaning of Christmas.
This 1940’s movie is a classic that invites people to look at life a bit differently. As George feels like ending it all, he is greeted by his guardian angel who shows him that he truly has had a difference in everyone’s lives.
25. Home Alone
This holiday classic is a great way to end the season right. While learning to appreciate quality time with your loved ones, you can also enjoy some laughs.
