Discover classic Christmas movies for every holiday mood, from timeless favorites to modern hits like Elf, perfect for cozy nights and festive family viewing.

One of the great modern traditions of the Christmas season is watching classic holiday movies. For many families, it's an annual tradition to turn on Elf, It's A Wonderful Life, The Family Stone or some variation of A Christmas Carol to get in the holiday spirit.

Classic Christmas films like 'It's a Wonderful Life', '50s and '60s musicals like 'West Side Story', and '80s comedies including 'This is Spinal Tap' are just some of the movies you can catch on TV this week.

Stream the best Christmas movies this December 2025 on Prime Video, including 'Oh. What. Fun.,' 'Love Actually' and 'The Family Stone'

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