Funny Christmas Movies for the Family

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60 Best Family Christmas Movies to Watch With Your Kids This Year

These kid-friendly holiday films are best enjoyed while wearing matching Christmas pajamas. 🎄

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If Ree Drummond could only pick 11 things that she loves about the holidays, watching Christmas movies would be very high up on her list. (Sandwiched right between memories of her Grandma Helen's house and listening to Christmas songs, of course.) Since Ree's husband and kids are also on her list of Yuletide favorites, she has an extra soft spot for family Christmas movies.

"It's a Wonderful Life. Miracle on 34th Street. Elf," Ree says, listing her go-to films. "You know…the classics."

Those are classic Christmas movies, indeed! It's hard to beat the laughs you'll get out of watching Buddy the Elf try to navigate New York City during the holidays. The sad tale of George Bailey turns into a happy story of a holiday miracle, reminding us exactly what happens every time a bell rings. And if your kids ever need convincing that Santa is real, watching Kris Kringle on trial will certainly do the trick! (After you've watched those three, be sure to check out some more funny Christmas movies, plus the best Christmas movies on Netflix and Disney Christmas movies!)

Whichever of the best Christmas movies you decide to enjoy with your family, make sure you have plenty of snacks—and don't forget to wear your matching pajamas! But seriously—if you don't watch Elf at least once this holiday season then you're a cotton-headed ninny-muggins. 😉

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Elf

The one-liners that Buddy delivers inElfwill have your entire family quoting the movie long after the credits roll. This classic is definitely worth watching year after year. (Plus, it's one of Ree's faves!)

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Get Santa

Save this funny Santa movie for the older kiddos! It's basically a family-friendly version of Bad Santa.

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Klaus

Tissues aren't suggested, they're required for this Netflix original. After you watch two unlikely small towners form a friendship that changes the holidays forever, you'll see what we mean.

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Ice Princess

It's hard to find something teens will like! This Disney movie fits the bill—it's not overly Christmasy, but it's got all the right themes. (And some cute ice skating outfits.)

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Jingle Jangle: A Christmas Journey

It doesn't get much more magical than Jingle Jangle! A toymaker who's given up on success finds new hope when his granddaughter shows up.

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Godmothered

This Disney+ original movie about a kooky fairy godmother isn't explicitly about Christmas, but the snowy scenery and magical plot fit right in with the holiday season!

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The Preacher's Wife

Denzel Washington plays an angel who comes to Earth at Christmas to help a reverend get back on track. But he gets a little distracted by the man's wife.

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The Nutcracker and the Four Realms

It has an all-star cast and an all-star story. Family members of all ages will be charmed by Clara and her quest to find a magical key that saves a beautiful parallel world.

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Home Alone

It's been 30 years since Home Alone first hit theaters (and earned a cool $285 million at the box office), but watching Kevin McCallister's (Macaulay Culkin) crazy antics will never get old.

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How the Grinch Stole Christmas

The timeless tale from Dr. Seuss comes to life in this animated movie about the Grinch, his sweet dog Max, and the residents of Whoville.

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Polar Express

Tom Hanks's soothing voice calling "all aboard!" is reason enough to watch this beloved Christmas movie. More importantly, The Polar Express reminds us that seeing isn't always believing.

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A Christmas Story (1983)

This classic Christmas movie teaches a lot of important lessons, but the most important one is obvious:You'll shoot your eye out with a Red Ryder BB gun! (Oh, and mothers are always right.)

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A Charlie Brown Christmas

Join Charlie Brown and the rest of the Peanuts gang in this holiday masterpiece that features a small but mighty tree, an old-fashioned dance party, and a lesson for the ages.

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Miracle on 34th Street

When a Macy's department store Santa claims he's the real Kris Kringle, he's declared insane and put on trial. But it won't take long for him to convince you, your kids, and everyone else that Santa Claus is real.

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Tim Burton's The Nightmare Before Christmas

This stop-motion classic blends Halloween and Christmas and is a must-watch for good little boys and girls everywhere!

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Trolls Holiday

Have some young ones who are obsessed with Poppy and her friends? You'll certainly need to queue up Trolls Holiday for them. Warning: You might end up streaming it 50-100 times throughout December. 😂

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The Santa Clause

After the real Santa Claus has a deadly accident, his magical duties are passed on to an ordinary dad who's appropriately named Nick (Tim Allen). Prepare to laugh out loud as hilarity ensues!

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Prancer

This fantasy drama from the 1980s tells the story of a little girl who finds an injured reindeer in the woods—and believes it to be one of Santa's own.

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Disney's a Christmas Carol

The penny-pinching Scrooge is forced to discover the true meaning of Christmas after a visit from three ghosts in this updated version of the beloved Disney tale.

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Fred Claus

Santa's brother, Fred, is his polar (pun intended!) opposite—and when he's forced to help with all the Christmas duties, it's nothing short of hilarious.

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Little Women

Whether you watch the older or newer version (shown here), there's no arguing that Little Women is a classic holiday movie.

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I'll Be Home For Christmas

Parents of older kids will laugh out loud at the plight of one very ungrateful college student who's rushing home for the holidays for one reason: To get his dad's car.

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The Year Without a Santa Claus

This Rankin/Bass classic will never get old—even when you do!

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Miracle On 34th Street

If you can't get enough of the Miracle on 34th Street goodness, check out the 1994 version. It stars Richard Attenborough, Dylan McDermott, and Mara Wilson.

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Deck the Halls

As if the holidays aren't stressful enough, imagine adding a kooky neighbor to the mix. Eighties kids will love seeing the actor who played Ferris Bueller all grown up in this one!

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Noelle

The first-ever Disney+ original Christmas movie does not disappoint! Watch this one with your daughters and cheer on Noelle together as she saves Christmas.

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Beauty and the Beast: The Enchanted Christmas

Belle and the Beast find even more to sing about in the holiday spinoff of the beloved Disney movie. Pro tip: Beware of the evil organ!

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Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone

Happy Christmas! There's nothing more enchanting than Hogwarts's Great Hall during the holidays. Your family will love cozying up and enjoying all the magic together.

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The Chronicles Of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch & the Wardrobe

The lion, the witch, and the wardrobe will transport you to a magical land that's even more fantastical than your favorite holiday display.

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