What's the highest-rated Christmas movie of all time?

It's a Wonderful Life (1946) holds the highest IMDB rating among Christmas films at 8.6, followed by A Charlie Brown Christmas at 8.3 and Klaus (2019) at 8.2.

What are the best Christmas movies on Netflix?

Netflix's top Christmas movies include Klaus (IMDB 8.2), The Christmas Chronicles (7.0), That Christmas (6.5), and The Holiday (6.9). For 2025, Netflix added Champagne Problems and Jingle Bell Heist.

What are the best Christmas movies for kids?

For children under 10: A Charlie Brown Christmas, The Polar Express, Klaus, Arthur Christmas, and Frozen. All are rated G or PG with no scary content.

Where can I watch Home Alone?

Home Alone (1990) is streaming on Disney+ and Hulu. It can also be rented on Apple TV, Amazon, Google Play, and YouTube Movies.

✦ The Definitive Holiday Watchlist ✦

Christmas movies, ranked.

From 1946 to 2025 — every Christmas classic, family favourite, and Netflix original worth watching this season.

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It's a Wonderful Life

★8.61946PGPrime

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✦ Santa's Favourites ✦

Santa's must-watch picks.

The films the elves stream every Christmas season — and the ones Santa personally recommends to every family on his list.

Santa's Favourite

★8.6IMDB

It's a Wonderful Life

1946PG130 min

“The greatest Christmas film ever made. James Stewart's final scene is as devastating and joyful as cinema gets.”

Prime

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Santa's Favourite

★8.2IMDB

Klaus

2019PG96 min

“The best animated Christmas film in decades. Klaus reinvents the origin of Santa with breathtaking hand-drawn animation and a story that will make grown adults cry.”

Netflix

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Santa's Favourite

★7.1IMDB

Elf

2003PG97 min

“Will Ferrell at peak comedic brilliance. Quotable in every single scene. The entire family will have it memorized by New Year's.”

Max

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✦ By Age Group ✦

Find the perfect movie for every age.

Not every Christmas movie is right for every age. Here's where to start.

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Ages 3–6

Pure magic, no scary bits

· A Charlie Brown Christmas
· Olaf's Frozen Adventure
· Frozen
· The Nightmare Before Christmas
· Klaus

5 movies

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Ages 7–10

Big laughs, big heart

· The Polar Express
· Home Alone
· Arthur Christmas
· The Muppet Christmas Carol
· Jingle Jangle

5 movies

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Ages 11–14

Smart enough for teens

· The Christmas Chronicles
· Elf
· A Christmas Story
· Christmas Vacation
· Jingle All the Way

5 movies

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Adults Only

Best with a glass of wine

· Love Actually
· The Holiday
· Last Christmas
· Bad Santa
· Scrooged
· Single All the Way

6 movies

✦ Movie Night Magic ✦

Make it a Christmas tradition.

These are the details that turn a movie night into a memory.

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Christmas Treats

Hot cocoa, popcorn, Christmas cookies, and candy canes. The best movies taste better with a full snack bowl.

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Family Tradition

Pick one movie to watch every single year. Same night, same snacks. Kids grow up looking forward to it.

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Cozy Atmosphere

Dim the main lights, turn on the tree, add a throw blanket. The right atmosphere makes even a so-so movie feel magical.

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No Phones Rule

Put phones face-down for two hours. The group chat can wait. These moments with family can't be rewound.

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