The holiday season is here, and with it comes the sacred tradition of the festive movie marathon.
But in the era of endless streaming options, a new annual challenge emerges: the endless scroll. You know the feeling—you’re craving the nostalgic warmth of Elf, the chaotic joy of Home Alone, or maybe a new Netflix romantic comedy, but you waste half an hour just trying to find where it’s hiding.
Worry no more. We’ve done the digital legwork for you, scouring every major streaming service to compile the definitive directory of holiday films. Whether you’re in the mood for a timeless classic, a raucous comedy, a heartwarming original, or even a holiday horror, this guide will point you directly to your next cinematic cup of cocoa. So grab your coziest blanket, prepare your favorite seasonal snacks, and let this be your map to a stress-free, movie-filled holiday.
HBO Max
HBO Max is a powerhouse for holiday classics, boasting a mix of iconic family films, beloved comedies, and quirky favorites that have defined generations of Christmas viewing.
- 8-Bit Christmas
- A Christmas Carol (1938)
- A Christmas Story
- A Christmas Story Christmas
- A Christmas to Remember
- A Hollywood Christmas
- Almost Christmas
- Bad Santa
- Bad Santa 2
- Carol
- Christmas with the Kranks
- Edward Scissorhands
- Elf
- Four Christmases
- Gremlins
- Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone
- Holiday Harmony
- National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation
- Santa Camp
- The Man Who Invented Christmas
- The Polar Express
- Write Before Christmas
Netflix
Netflix’s holiday slate is vast and varied, dominated by its own prolific output of original romantic comedies and family films (the “Prince” and “Princess” franchises are alive and well), but it also houses a surprising collection of offbeat and classic picks.
- A Boy Called Christmas
- A Castle for Christmas
- A Christmas Prince
- A Christmas Prince: The Royal Baby
- A Christmas Prince: The Royal Wedding
- A Merry Little Ex-Mas
- A Nonsense Christmas with Sabrina Carpenter
- Best. Christmas. Ever!
- Carry-On
- Champagne Problems
- Christmas Bloody Christmas
- Christmas With You
- Daddy’s Home 2
- Falling For Christmas
- Fatman
- Happy Christmas
- Hot Frosty
- Jingle Bell Heist
- Jingle Jangle: A Christmas Journey
- Klaus
- Last Christmas
- Let It Snow
- Little Women (1994)
- Love Hard
- Meet Me Next Christmas
- Our Little Secret
- Scrooge: A Christmas Carol
- Single All The Way
- That Christmas
- The Christmas Chronicles
- The Christmas Chronicles 2
- The Knight Before Christmas
- The Merry Gentlemen
- The Night Before
- The Noel Diary
- The Princess Switch
- The Princess Switch 3: Romancing The Star
- The Princess Switch: Switched Again
- Tyler Perry’s A Madea Christmas
- A Very Murray Christmas
Hulu/Disney+
The combined forces of Hulu and Disney+ offer a truly formidable holiday library. Here, you’ll find the quintessential family films from Disney and 20th Century Studios, alongside a deep bench of beloved comedies and romances perfect for a slightly more mature audience.
- A Christmas Carol (1984)
- A Christmas Story
- A Very Jonas Christmas
- Black Christmas
- Christmas Eve in Miller’s Point
- Deck the Halls
- Disney’s A Christmas Carol
- Edward Scissorhands
- Four Christmases
- Fred Clause
- Gremlins
- Happiest Season
- Happy Christmas
- Home Alone
- Home Alone 2: Lost In New York
- Home Alone 4
- Home Sweet Home Alone
- It’s A Wonderful Binge
- It’s A Wonderful Knife
- Jack Frost
- Jingle All The Way
- Journey to Bethlehem
- Joy to the World
- Love Actually
- Love the Coopers
- Miracle on 34th Street (1947)
- Miracle on 34th Street (1994)
- National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation
- Nightmare Before Christmas
- Nutcrackers
- The Best Man Holiday
- The Family Stone
- The Polar Express
- The Santa Clause
- The Santa Clause 2
- The Santa Clause 3: The Escaping Clause
Peacock
Peacock has carved out a unique niche for the holidays: it’s the go-to destination for fans of festive films with an edge. From action-packed Die Hard to the horror-comedy of Krampus and the brutal humor of Violent Night, it celebrates the alternative holiday canon with pride.
- Almost Christmas
- Black Christmas
- Die Hard
- Dr. Seuss’ The Grinch
- Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas
- Frosty the Snowman
- Genie
- Get Santa
- How the Ginch Stole Christmas
- How the Gringo Stole Christmas
- Just Friends
- Krampus
- Love Actually
- Miracle on 34th Street (1947)
- Mr. Magoo’s Christmas Carol
- Rocky IV
- Santa Clause
- See You Next Christmas
- The Best Man Holiday
- The Legend of Frosty the Snowman
- The Night Before
- Violent Night
Prime Video
Amazon Prime Video offers a curated but high-quality selection, mixing timeless golden-age classics with modern exclusives and a few surprising, darker additions for those who like their eggnog with a twist.
- Arthur Christmas
- Candy Cane Lane
- Dr. Seuss How The Grinch Stole Christmas
- Home Alone
- How the Grinch Stole Christmas
- It’s A Wonderful Life
- Love, Actually
- Miracle on 34th Street (1947)
- Red One
- Terrifier 3
- The Best Christmas Pageant Ever
- The Holdovers
- The Holiday
- Tinsel Town
- White Christmas
Paramount+
Paramount+ leans into its studio library, delivering a mix of raunchy comedies, heartfelt family dramas, and under-the-radar gems that feel distinctly personal, alongside a few modern blockbusters.
- A PAW Patrol Christmas
- A Very Harold and Kumar Christmas
- Bridget Jones’s Diary
- Daddy’s Home 2
- Dear Santa
- Eight Crazy Nights
- Ernest Saves Christmas
- Fatman
- Happy Christmas
- Home for the Holidays
- Last Holiday
- Miracle on 34th Street (1994)
- Planes, Trains, and Automobiles
- Reno 911!: It’s a Wonderful Heist
- Scrooged
- Snow Day
- This Christmas
Apple TV+
While its catalogue is smaller, Apple TV+ focuses on quality over quantity, offering a couple of major, award-caliber holiday productions that have quickly become modern classics for many households.
- A Charlie Brown Christmas
- Spirited
Tubi
The free, ad-supported service Tubi is a treasure trove of deep-cut favorites and licensed studio films you might not find elsewhere, perfect for an unexpected discovery or revisiting a movie that left other platforms.
- 12 Days Christmas Eve
- A Madea Christmas
- Arthur Christmas
- Jack Frost
- Jingle All The Way
- Love the Coopers
- Mariah Carey’s Merriest Christmas
- Meet Me In St. Louis
With this guide in hand, you’re officially equipped to bypass the browsing and go straight to the joy. No more guessing, no more searching—just you, your loved ones, and the perfect holiday movie waiting to begin. Happy streaming, and happy holidays!
