Are you wondering what to watch on Christmas Day? If you want to get into the holiday spirit, why not watch some touching and fun Christmas movies? In fact, we have you covered!
Today, we’re offering our top picks for the best Christmas movies of the previous decade, which will make you laugh, rejoice, and maybe even feel naughty. So grab some hot cocoa and a warm blanket, and let’s get started!
Violent Night (2022)
Unlike the last entry, Violent Night is an exhilarating ride! Imagine if Santa Claus became a savage butt-kicking hero who broke limbs and gouged eyeballs. This time, David Harbour plays Santa, and his objective shifts from delivering gifts to handing out free knuckle sandwiches to rescue the day. It’s an action-packed thriller with blood, gore, and a healthy dose of Home Alone thrown in for good measure – a must-see!
Anna and the Apocalypse (2017)
Anna and the Apocalypse is a genre-bending musical set in a small village where a zombie apocalypse breaks out over the holiday season. Anna, a high school student, and her companions must sing and slice their way through the undead to survive. It features great music, witty conversation, and, most importantly, a heart. It’s a creative and fun mash-up that will have you laughing, singing, and wondering why more zombie apocalypses don’t include dance routines.
The Christmas Chronicles (2018)
The Christmas Chronicles will replace your festive emptiness with the adventures of siblings Kate and Teddy, who team up with Santa to save the holidays after mistakenly wrecking his sleigh. The film, starring Kurt Russell as the cool Santa, is a combination of comedy, adventurous adventure, and heartwarming moments. It’s like a Christmas rollercoaster, with amazing effects and a new twist on the Santa myth. We won’t criticize if you watch it for the laughter or the festive mood! In addition, if you enjoy it, a sequel is planned for 2020.
Klaus (2019)
Easily one of the most wonderful animation treasures of recent years, reinventing Santa Claus’ origin narrative. It all begins when a sluggish postman is assigned to a cold village, where he encounters a fascinating toymaker named Klaus. They start a custom of providing toys to young children. Klaus has become a Christmas tradition for millions of people thanks to its stunning, stylish animation, quirky comedy, and moving story.
The Holdovers (2023)
The most recent film on this list is set in a New England boarding school during the 1970s. This comedy-drama follows Paul, a reluctant teacher who cares for some pupils during the holidays. There are some hilarious moments, but the focus is primarily on the sorrowful experiences of two students dealing with mental health concerns and grief. It’s hardly a happy-go-lucky Christmas movie, but it does tackle certain holiday themes like friendship and new beginnings. Even if you’re not in the mood for Christmas, this is a must-see.
Rise of the Guardians (2012)
To conclude this list, here’s one of the most underappreciated Christmas films of the last decade: Rise of the Guardians. It’s an animated adventure involving creatures from folklore and fairy tales, such as the Easter Bunny and the Tooth Fairy, who must work together to save the world from the Big Evil. When Jack Frost joins the Guardians, he is nothing more than a playful winter spirit, but by the end of the novel, the youngster has transformed into something else. Do you really need anything else? Awesome animation, great action, cool characters, and a lovely message about the spirit of Christmas.
A Boy Called Christmas (2021)
Let’s start with a heartwarming film of how Santa Claus, also known as Father Christmas, came to be the man in the red suit. Follow Nikolas, a child on a perilous trek to the North Pole in search of his lost father. There’s magic, mystical animals, and a reindeer companion named Blitzen. It’s a delightful blend of adventure and hilarity that’s appropriate for all ages. The film has charm, heart, and a festive atmosphere that will put you in the holiday spirit.
The Night Before (2015)
Despite being plagued with clichés, The Night Before is a wonderful holiday comedy. It follows the lives of three friends, played by Seth Rogen, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, and Anthony Mackie, as they embark on an epic adventure to find the ultimate holiday party, the Nutcracker Ball. You should be able to tell how bad this film is based solely on the cast and that brief line. In a positive way, of course. It’s a nonstop Christmas joyride that captures both the warmth of friendship and the craziness of the holiday season.