The holiday season is upon us, and what better way to get into the festive spirit than by watching some classic and new holiday movies?
From romantic comedies to animated classics, here are the must-watch holiday movies of 2024.
1. “Love Hard” (Netflix)
Starring Nina Dobrev and Jimmy O. Yang, “Love Hard” is a romantic comedy about a woman who travels to her online crush’s hometown for Christmas, only to discover she’s been catfished. This hilarious and heartwarming movie is a perfect watch for the holiday season.
2. “A Christmas Story Christmas” (HBO Max)
The sequel to the classic 1983 movie “A Christmas Story,” this film follows Ralphie Parker as an adult, who returns to his childhood home with his own family for Christmas. This nostalgic and funny movie is a must-watch for fans of the original.
3. “Falling for Christmas” (Netflix)
Starring Lindsay Lohan in her return to acting, “Falling for Christmas” is a romantic comedy about a spoiled heiress who loses her memory and falls in love with a hotel manager. This cheesy and delightful movie is perfect for a cozy holiday night in.
4. “Scrooge: A Christmas Carol” (Apple TV+)
An adaptation of Charles Dickens’ classic novella, “Scrooge: A Christmas Carol” stars Luke Evans as Ebenezer Scrooge, a miserly businessman who is visited by three ghosts on Christmas Eve. This beautifully animated movie is a great watch for families and fans of the classic tale.
5. “Spirited” (Apple TV+)
Starring Will Ferrell and Ryan Reynolds, “Spirited” is a musical comedy adaptation of “A Christmas Carol.” This hilarious and entertaining movie is a great watch for fans of musical comedies and the classic Dickens tale.
6. “A New York Christmas Wedding” (Netflix)
Starring Nia Fairweather and Otoja Abit, “A New York Christmas Wedding” is a romantic drama about a woman who is forced to re-evaluate her life when her fiancé breaks off their engagement just before Christmas. This heartwarming and inspiring movie is a great watch for fans of romantic dramas.
7. “The Holiday Calendar” (Netflix)
Starring Kat Graham and Quincy Brown, “The Holiday Calendar” is a romantic comedy about a photographer who inherits an antique advent calendar that predicts her future, including a new romance. This delightful and charming movie is a great watch for fans of romantic comedies.
8. “Last Christmas” (Amazon Prime Video)
Starring Emilia Clarke and Henry Golding, “Last Christmas” is a romantic comedy inspired by the music of George Michael. This heartwarming and funny movie is a great watch for fans of romantic comedies and George Michael’s music.
9. “The Christmas Chronicles 2” (Netflix)
Starring Kurt Russell and Goldie Hawn, “The Christmas Chronicles 2” is a Christmas adventure movie about two siblings and their Christmas Eve adventures with a cool and resourceful Santa Claus. This fun and entertaining movie is a great watch for families and fans of Christmas adventure movies.
10. “Jingle Jangle: A Christmas Journey” (Netflix)
Starring Forest Whitaker and Madalen Mills, “Jingle Jangle: A Christmas Journey” is a musical fantasy movie about a toymaker who must repair his relationship with his granddaughter to save Christmas. This delightful and charming movie is a great watch for families and fans of musical fantasies.
11. “The Princess Switch 3: Romancing the Star” (Netflix)
Starring Vanessa Hudgens and Sam Palladio, “The Princess Switch 3: Romancing the Star” is a romantic comedy about a princess who switches places with a lookalike and finds love in the process. This fun and entertaining movie is a great watch for fans of romantic comedies.
12. “A Castle for Christmas” (Netflix)
Starring Brooke Shields and Cary Elwes, “A Castle for Christmas” is a romantic comedy about a bestselling author who travels to Scotland to buy a castle, only to find love in the process. This delightful and charming movie is a great watch for fans of romantic comedies.
13. “Love Guaranteed” (Netflix)
Starring Rachael Leigh Cook and Damon Wayans Jr., “Love Guaranteed” is a romantic comedy about a lawyer who takes on a case where she has to prove that love doesn’t exist. This fun and entertaining movie is a great watch for fans of romantic comedies.
14. “The Holiday” (Amazon Prime Video)
Starring Cameron Diaz and Kate Winslet, “The Holiday” is a romantic comedy about two women who swap homes for the holiday season and find love in the process. This classic and charming movie is a great watch for fans of romantic comedies.
There’s a holiday movie on this list that’s sure to get you in the festive spirit. So grab some hot cocoa, snuggle up by the fire, and enjoy these must-watch holiday movies of 2024.
