Welcome to the ultimate Christmas movie marathon! With 31 Christmas Movies for 31 days, this curated list promises to ignite your holiday spirit and add a touch of cinematic magic to each December day. From timeless classics like “It’s a Wonderful Life” to modern favourites such as “Elf” and unexpected gems like “Eyes Wide Shut,” our selection spans genres, capturing the heart, humour, and joy of the season. Get ready for a sleigh ride through tales of love, laughter, and the true meaning of Christmas. So, grab some popcorn, cozy up by the fire, and let the holiday movie marathon begin!
Here are the list of 31 Christmas Movies For 31 Days Of December
- Jingle Jangle: A Christmas Journey (2020)
- How the Grinch Stole Christmas! (1966) and How the Grinch Stole Christmas (2000)
- Edward Scissorhands (1990)
- The Apartment (1960)
- Little Women (2019)
- Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer (1964)
- Bad Santa (2003)
- Babes in Toyland (1934)
- Batman Returns (1992)
- Last Holiday (2006)
- The Holiday (2006)
- National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation (1989)
- Black Christmas (1974)
- Tangerine (2015)
- Die Hard (1988)
- Eyes Wide Shut (1999)
- “White Christmas” (1954)
- “Home Alone” (1990)
- “Love Actually” (2003)
- “A Christmas Story” (1983)
- “A Christmas Carol” (1951)
- “The Holdovers” (2023)
- “Gremlins” (1984)
- “The Muppet Christmas Carol” (1992)
- “Miracle on 34th Street” (1947)
- “Elf” (2003)
- “Meet Me in St. Louis” (1944)
- “Carol” (2015)
- “A Charlie Brown Christmas” (1965)
- “It’s a Wonderful Life” (1946)
- “The Shop Around the Corner” (1940)
1. Jingle Jangle: A Christmas Journey (2020)
Synopsis: A magical Christmas musical featuring a toymaker’s inventive journey with his granddaughter.
Rating: 4.5/5
2.How the Grinch Stole Christmas! (1966) and How the Grinch Stole Christmas (2000)
Synopsis: Dr. Seuss’ classic tale of the Grinch’s heartwarming transformation from a holiday hater.
Rating: 4/5
3.Edward Scissorhands (1990)
Synopsis: Tim Burton’s enchanting tale of an artificial man with scissor hands navigating suburban life.
Rating: 4.8/5
4.The Apartment (1960)
Synopsis: A bittersweet Christmas film exploring loneliness and moral dilemmas during the holiday season.
Rating: 4.3/5
5.Little Women (2019)
Synopsis: Greta Gerwig’s adaptation of Louisa May Alcott’s classic novel, portraying the lives of four sisters.
Rating: 4.7/5
6.Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer (1964)
Synopsis: A beloved stop-motion TV special following Rudolph’s journey to acceptance and heroism.
Rating: 4.5/5
7.Bad Santa (2003)
Synopsis: A dark comedy featuring Billy Bob Thornton as a conman Santa in a hilarious and heartfelt Christmas story.
Rating: 4/5
8.Babes in Toyland (1934)
Synopsis: Laurel and Hardy’s musical comedy set in Toyland, a whimsical holiday adventure.
Rating: 3.8/5
9.Batman Returns (1992)
Synopsis: Tim Burton’s dark and festive sequel, with Gotham City adorned in holiday lights as Batman faces the Penguin and Catwoman.
Rating: 4.5/5
10.Last Holiday (2006)
Synopsis: Queen Latifah stars as a terminally ill woman who decides to live life to the fullest on a European vacation.
Rating: 4.2/5
11.The Holiday (2006)
Synopsis: A romantic comedy where two women swap homes for the holidays, leading to unexpected love stories.
Rating: 4.6/5
12.National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation (1989)
Synopsis: The Griswold family’s hilarious and chaotic Christmas celebration.
Rating: 4.4/5
13.Black Christmas (1974)
Synopsis: A pioneering slasher film set in a sorority house during Christmas, delivering suspense and horror.
Rating: 4.2/5
14.Tangerine (2015)
Synopsis: A unique Christmas film following the misadventures of two transgender sex workers on Christmas Eve.
Rating: 4/5
15.Die Hard (1988)
Synopsis: Action-packed Christmas chaos ensues when NYPD detective John McClane battles terrorists during a holiday party.
Rating: 4.7/5
16.Eyes Wide Shut (1999)
Synopsis: Stanley Kubrick’s provocative exploration of a couple’s unraveling relationship during the holiday season.
Rating: 4.6/5
Synopsis: A classic musical featuring Bing Crosby and Danny Kaye as they team up for a heartwarming Christmas performance.
Rating: 4.8/5
18.Home Alone (1990)
Synopsis: A holiday comedy about a young boy’s antics as he defends his home from burglars during Christmas.
Rating: 4.9/5
19.Love Actually (2003)
Synopsis: A romantic ensemble film intertwining multiple love stories during the Christmas season.
Rating: 4.7/5
20.A Christmas Story (1983)
Synopsis: A nostalgic tale of a young boy’s quest for a Red Ryder BB gun, set against the backdrop of Christmas.
Rating: 4.5/5
21.A Christmas Carol (1951)
Synopsis: Charles Dickens’ classic story of redemption featuring the iconic character Ebenezer Scrooge.
Rating: 4.6/5
22.The Holdovers (2023)
Synopsis: A heartwarming new release depicting a group of friends and family coming together for an unforgettable Christmas.
Rating: To be determined
23.Gremlins (1984)
Synopsis: A dark comedy-horror film where chaos ensues when a young man receives a mysterious creature as a Christmas gift.
Rating: 4.3/5
24.The Muppet Christmas Carol (1992)
Synopsis: The Muppets’ delightful musical retelling of Charles Dickens’ “A Christmas Carol.”
Rating: 4.8/5
25.Miracle on 34th Street (1947)
Synopsis: A heartwarming classic about a department store Santa who claims to be the real deal.
Rating: 4.7/5
26.Elf (2003)
Synopsis: A whimsical comedy featuring Will Ferrell as Buddy, a human raised by elves, embarking on a journey to find his real father in New York.
Rating: 4.6/5
27.Meet Me in St. Louis (1944)
Synopsis: A musical romance spanning four seasons, including the family’s celebration of Christmas in St. Louis.
Rating: 4.5/5
28.Carol (2015)
Synopsis: A beautifully crafted romance film set against the backdrop of Christmas in the 1950s.
Rating: 4.8/5
29.A Charlie Brown Christmas (1965)
Synopsis: The Peanuts gang learns the true meaning of Christmas in this animated holiday classic.
Rating: 4.7/5
30.It’s a Wonderful Life (1946)- 31 Christmas Movies
Synopsis: Frank Capra’s timeless tale of George Bailey, a man shown what life would be like if he had never existed, set during Christmas.
Rating: 5/5
31.The Shop Around the Corner (1940)- 31 Christmas Movies
Synopsis: A romantic comedy about two coworkers who unknowingly exchange love letters during the Christmas season.
Rating: 4.6/5
As our festive movie marathon comes to a close, we’ve journeyed through heartwarming classics, unexpected twists, and timeless tales that define the spirit of Christmas. Whether you found solace in the snowy suburbs of “Home Alone,” explored the depths of Gotham in “Batman Returns,” or embraced the unconventional allure of “Eyes Wide Shut,” each film contributed to the rich tapestry of holiday magic. As we bid farewell to our 31-day cinematic celebration, may these movies continue to be a source of joy, laughter, and cherished memories. Here’s to a season filled with warmth, love, and the enduring magic of Christmas, on and off the screen.
