Classic Christmas Movies
November 18th, 2007There are some movies that we just associate with Christmas and New Year. Either because the Christmas holiday season is part of the plot, or because we’ve seen them trotted out by the networks at this time every year. They set the mood for Christmas, or they tell a story about the spirit of giving, or the reality of modern life at Christmas time.
Whether you’re shopping for a gift idea for someone who’s mad about movies, or you want to pick out your viewing schedule for these Xmas holidays, you’ll find ten of the best classic Christmas movies right here.
1. The Muppet Christmas Carol
(1992). Rated [G].
Starring Michael Caine and a host of furry favourites retelling the Charles Dickens’ Christmas classic.
2. Scrooged
(1988). Rated [M].
Starring Bill Murray, a little too cheesy at any other time of year, but just right for feel-good Christmas comedy movie.
3. It’s a wonderful life
(1946).
Starring Jimmy Stewart in his classic role of Christmas giving and redemption.
4. The Grinch
(2000) Rated [PG].
Starring Jim Carrey. The Dr Seuss Xmas story brought to life with Jim Carrey as the Grinch.
5. The Nightmare before Christmas
(1993). Rated [G].
Written by Tim Burton, and starring the voice talents of Danny Elfman and Catherine O’Hara.
6. Home Alone (1 or 2)
(1990). Rated [PG].
Starring Macaulay Culkin in his first “big” role.
- Home Alone 1: Wikipedia article
- Home Alone 2: Wikipedia article
- Home Alone 1: Review on rottentomatoes.com
- Home Alone 2: Review on rottentomatoes.com
- Buy on amazon.com
7. The Santa Clause
(1994). Rated [G].
Starring Tim Allen as a reluctant Santa Claus.
8. Bad Santa
(2003). Rated [MA15+].
Starring Billy Bob Thornton. A great modern comedy involving a crook and a kid at Christmas, but probably not one for young kids.
9. Silent Night, Deadly Night (Parts 1-5)
(1984). Rated [R].
Starring various people you’ve probably never heard of, except possibly for Mickey Rooney who shows up in the fifth installment of this typical 1980s horror flick.
10. Trading Places
(1983). Rated [M].
Starring Eddie Murphy, Dan Aykroyd and Jamie Lee Curtis, A great comedy with some very young looking famous faces.
