With Christmas just around the corner, what better time to get into the holiday spirit? Gather your close ones around and put in a DVD of your favorite festive season flick. Today, we would like to present you with a list we have compiled of the top Christmas movies of all time. Admittedly, ranking one movie or the other as being the best is a rather subjective matter, but we have a feeling you will agree with our choices.
Looking for a great movie to watch this holiday season? Read the list below and make your choice.
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No. 9: White Christmas (1954)
This classic Christmas movie has warmed the hearts of many for decades. Arguably too sweet for some, this movie is so cheerful it’s bound to leave you smiling. White Christmas is a classic musical and you haven’t already seen it by now, make sure you rent out the DVD this holiday season.
No. 8: 8 Women (2002)
Featuring a star-studded cast of brilliant French actresses, 8 Women is a Christmas movie with a twist. Tune in to see how women from different walks of life join forces in solving a Christmas mystery.
No. 7: Elf (2003)
Christmas is a time for joy, family, and fun -and Elf is one movie that encompasses all of these. You won’t be able to stop laughing at Will Ferrell’s antics in the movie. Fit for the entire family.
No. 6: Gremlins (1984)
Gremlins is a mini classic in its own right. The movie portrays the dark and downright science fiction side of Christmas. The movie is the perfect combination between a comedy and a horror flick, but rest assured, it is still suitable for children.
No. 5: A Christmas Story (1983)
Warm, nostalgic, and utterly humorous, A Christmas Story will charm you like few movies can. This family comedy has gained a spot amongst the Christmas classics and if you haven’t seen it by now, it is high time you did.
No. 4: The Nightmare Before Christmas (1993)
If you’re in the mood for an animated movie we strongly recommend The Nightmare Before Christmas. Watch Jack Skellington’s comic adventures and see what then writer Tim Burton was up to before he was famous.
No. 3: It’s a Wonderful Life (1946)
Few movies in cinematic history, either Christmas related or not, are as memorable as It’s a Wonderful Life. The only reason why it did not rank as first in our countdown because the plot focuses less on the holiday season and more on the ups and downs of George Bailey’s life.
No. 2: Scrooge – A Christmas Carol (1951)
Alastair Sim’s performance in the 1951 adaptation of Dickens’ novel can’t be missed. This version of the classic Christmas movie has been the most critically acclaimed and – arguably – the most watched one.
No. 1: Miracle on 34th Street (1947)
Though released over 6 decades ago, Miracle of 34th Street, is as heart-warming and uplifting now as it was back then. Though there are a lot of classic Christmas movies, Miracle on 34th Street is our irrefutable number one for several reasons: splendid performances, a simple and sweet story, and a note of sentimentalism that makes it a masterpiece.
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