There is a Christmas movie for each letter of the alphabet
Written 26th June 2024 | Subscribe to our Christmas newsletter
Welcome to our list of A-Z Christmas movies!
From heartwarming classics to festive comedies and everything in between, this list celebrates the joy and magic of the holiday season through the lens of cinema. Whether you're in the mood for timeless tales like "It's a Wonderful Life" or modern favorites such as "Elf," or even exploring lesser-known gems, our alphabetical journey through Christmas movies promises something for everyone. Join us as we delve into a diverse collection of films that capture the spirit of giving, love, and the joy of Christmas traditions.
A - Arthur Christmas (2011)
An animated comedy where Santa's clumsy son Arthur sets out on a mission with Grandsanta to ensure a present is delivered to a young girl before Christmas morning.
B - Bad Santa (2003)
A dark comedy about a cynical conman who poses as Santa Claus to rob department stores during Christmas.
C - A Christmas Story (1983)
A nostalgic comedy based on Jean Shepherd's semi-autobiographical stories about young Ralphie Parker's quest for a Red Ryder BB gun for Christmas.
D - Die Hard (1988)
An action-packed thriller where New York cop John McClane battles terrorists who take hostages during a Christmas party at a Los Angeles skyscraper.
E - Elf (2003)
An action-packed thriller where New York cop John McClane battles terrorists who take hostages during a Christmas party at a Los Angeles skyscraper.
F - Four Christmases (2008)
An action-packed thriller where New York cop John McClane battles terrorists who take hostages during a Christmas party at a Los Angeles skyscraper.
G - Gremlins (1984)
A dark comedy horror film where a young man receives a mysterious creature called a Mogwai as a Christmas gift, which spawns evil gremlins who wreak havoc on a small town during the holiday season.
H - Home Alone (1990)
A family comedy where young Kevin McCallister (played by Macaulay Culkin) defends his home from two bumbling burglars after being accidentally left behind during Christmas vacation.
I - It's a Wonderful Life (1946)
A heartwarming drama where a desperate man named George Bailey (played by James Stewart) learns the true value of his life with the help of an angel on Christmas Eve.
J - Jingle All the Way (1996)
A comedy starring Arnold Schwarzenegger as a father who goes to great lengths to obtain a popular toy for his son on Christmas Eve.
K - Krampus (2015)
A horror-comedy film where a dysfunctional family must survive the wrath of Krampus, a demonic Christmas creature who punishes those who have lost their holiday spirit.
L - Love Actually (2003)
A romantic comedy that intertwines the lives of several characters in London leading up to Christmas, exploring themes of love and relationships.
M - Miracle on 34th Street (1994)
A heartwarming story about a man claiming to be Santa Claus who spreads holiday cheer and restores faith in a skeptical young girl and others.
N - Nightmare Before Christmas (1993)
A stop-motion animated musical fantasy film where Jack Skellington, the Pumpkin King of Halloween Town, discovers Christmas Town and tries to bring Christmas cheer to his spooky world with disastrous and heartwarming results.
O - Office Christmas Party (2016)
A comedy film where the CEO of a tech company tries to impress a potential client by throwing an extravagant Christmas party that spirals out of control into chaos and hilarity.
P - The Polar Express (2004)
An animated adventure about a young boy who embarks on a magical train journey to the North Pole on Christmas Eve.
Q - Quarantined Christmas: (2020)
In this imagined holiday film, families and friends find themselves unexpectedly quarantined due to a mysterious virus just days before Christmas. As they navigate through challenges of isolation and uncertainty, they discover the true meaning of togetherness and find creative ways to celebrate the spirit of Christmas while staying safe indoors.
R - Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer (1964)
A beloved stop-motion animated special about Rudolph, a reindeer with a glowing red nose who saves Christmas with his unique gift.
S - Scrooged (1988)
A modern retelling of "A Christmas Carol" starring Bill Murray as a cynical TV executive who undergoes a transformation after being visited by ghosts on Christmas Eve.
T - The Santa Clause (1994)
A fantasy comedy where divorced dad Scott Calvin (played by Tim Allen) becomes Santa Claus after inadvertently causing Santa's demise on Christmas Eve.
U - The Ultimate Christmas Present (2000)
A Disney Channel original movie where two girls discover a weather machine and use it to create a snow day in Los Angeles.
A Very Harold & Kumar 3D Christmas (2011)
A comedy where two friends embark on a quest to find a replacement Christmas tree after accidentally burning down Harold's father-in-law's prized tree.
W - White Christmas (1954)
A musical romantic comedy about two World War II veterans who team up with a sister act to save a struggling Vermont inn owned by their former commanding general.
X - Exmas (2023)
Graham returns home to celebrate Christmas and is surprised to discover his family already celebrating with Ali, his ex.
Yogi's First Christmas (1980)
In this animated TV special, Yogi Bear and his friends celebrate their first Christmas in Jellystone Park. The story follows their holiday adventures, including attempts to spread cheer and foil the schemes of the park's grumpy caretaker.
Z - Christmas Zombies (2020)
A Disgruntled elf named " Stuffy" will get fired, and a new zombie boss will arise. He will seek revenge on the North Pole. The robot stuffed zombies he creates will not be after brains, but after presents.
