It’s a Wonderful Life (1946)
Widely known as “the Christmas Classic,” this film about a man and his guardian angel is a timeless choice for the holidays.
Joyeux Noël (2005)
During World War I, a Christmas truce brings enemies together to celebrate peace on Earth.
Elf (2003)
An orphaned child sneaks onto Santa’s slay, hitches a ride back to the North Pole and becomes the adopted son of elves. Years later and all grown up, the elf heads out to find his biological father.
A Christmas Story (1983)
Leg lamps, tomfoolery, BB guns and bunny suits.
National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation (1989)
A man tries to give his family the best Christmas possible, but luck is not on his side. Disaster after hilarious disaster ensues.
The Nightmare Before Christmas (1993)
The Tim Burton musical follows Jack Skellington as he and his Halloween cronies try to take over Christmas.
Die Hard (1988)
A hostage situation develops when terrorists take over an LA office building, and only Bruce Willis can save everyone in time for Christmas.
Four Christmases (2008)
A couple who hates their family is forced to visit each of their divorced parents for Christmas.
Frozen (2013)
When Elsa uses her powers to plunge her world into eternal winter, it is up to her sister, Anna, to stop the spell.
The Polar Express (2004)
Based off the classic book, this film follows young children on an adventure to see Santa on Christmas Eve.
Contact Staff Writer Hannah Blatter at Hannah.blatter@colorado.edu.
