How to watch all the classic Christmas movies in 2024

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Halloween is over, and you know what that means: ‘Tis the season to stream all your favorite Christmas movies! We’re here to help you avoid getting caught out in the cold looking for how to watch (2006) or the . The beauty of the streaming age is you don’t need to wait for TBS’ 24-hour marathon to relive Ralphie’s antics (although you can still catch the 1983 classic on TBS and TNT this year). But the downside of having so many platforms to choose from is that these titles can move around faster than Santa’ sleigh, meanwhile, our to stay the same.

So in case you don't still have your copy of on DVD, here's where you can watch some of the this year. A man regretting his life choices is visited by an angel in his time of need. James Stewart, Donna Reed, and Lionel Barrymore star in currently streaming on Amazon Prime Video.



He's the best department store Santa Claus around — but could he be the real deal? Both the original 1947 black and white film and the 1994 remake starring Mara Wilson are available to stream on Disney+. Whether you prefer the original 1966 cartoon, the Benedict Cumberbatch version from 2018 or the Jim Carrey-led live-action rendition, there's no denying that Mr. Grinch has snuck his way into our Christmas traditions.

The 1966 classic is available to stream on Peacock. The 2018 animated movie is available to rent (or purchase) on Amazon. The 2000 live-action is also available to rent or buy through Amazon.

All Ralphie Parker wants for Christmas is a Red Ryder air rifle! (1983) is available to rent or buy on Amazon. The recent sequel (2022) are streaming on Max. For anyone with cable, there will also be a 24-hour marathon on TNT and TBS from Christmas Eve through Christmas Day if you’d rather tune in to the movie live on TV.

And if you do already have cable, you can also stream via Xfinity On Demand. Whether or not you personally consider it a Christmas classic, there’s no denying that certain people love watching New York City policeman John McClane defend his wife from terrorists during her work holiday party at Nakatomi Plaza. Bruce Willis and Alan Rickman star in , available to stream on Hulu.

It’s the holiday season, and after all their family vacations, the Griswold’s are keeping things simple this year and celebrating Christmas at home — sounds easy enough, right? Chevy Chase, Beverly D'Angelo and Randy Quaid star in which you can rent or purchase on Amazon. After his family accidentally leaves him behind as they head out for their Christmas vacation, 8-year-old Kevin McCallister must defend his home from "The Wet Bandits" — a pair of robbers targeting empty houses in his neighborhood. Both (1990) and (1992) are streaming on Disney+.

When Buddy the Elf learns he's actually a human man who was adopted by an elf employed at Santa's workshop, he decides to leave behind the jolly life he's known to search for his biological father in New York City. starring Will Ferrell, James Caan, Zooey Deschanel, Mary Steenburgen, Edward Asner and Bob Newhart, is currently streaming on Max. explores 10 interwoven love stories playing out around the most wonderful time of the year.

Turns out, stars Alan Rickman, Emma Thompson, Hugh Grant, Keira Knightley and Colin Firth. The 2003 film is currently streaming on Amazon's Prime Video. Two women grappling with heartbreak decide to swap houses for the holidays, finding new homes for their hearts in the process.

Kate Winslet, Cameron Diaz, Jude Law and Jack Black star in this 2006 Christmas romantic comedy. isn't currently streaming anywhere, but you can rent it on Amazon Prime Video. Two kids hitch a secret ride in Santa's Sleigh, but the unexpected hitchhikers throw Santa Claus off his game.

Both (2018) and the 2020 sequel that reunites Kurt Russell Goldie Hawn — — are streaming on Netflix. When Abby is invited home for the holidays by her girlfriend Harper, she's ready to give the idea of Christmas a second chance, until she discovers that Harper wants the two of them to spend Christmas back in the closet. Kristen Stewart, Mackenzie Davis, Alison Brie, Aubrey Plaza, Dan Levy, Mary Holland, Victor Garber and Mary Steenburgen star in now streaming on Hulu.

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