11 Cozy, Nostalgic Christmas Movies to Stream All Season Long Bake your favorite Christmas cookies and stream these movies. Close Credit: Shutterstock The nostalgic magic of Christmas movies is like no other. You can watch any of these holiday favorite films over and over and still feel the cheer of the season ahead. One of our favorite holiday traditions is cozying up with friends and family to rewatch Christmas classics, paired with festive treats and hot cocoa. Whether it's a playful cartoon like the original Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer or a more modern film like Elf, these movies capture the undeniable joy the Christmas season brings each year. Each title on this list is available on a variety of streaming platforms, including Hulu, Apple TV, HBO Max, and others. Hallmark’s 2025 Christmas Movie Lineup Is Here—and It Starts Sooner Than You Think 01 of 11 Miracle on 34th Street Set during the Macy's Thanksgiving Day parade in New York City, Miracle on 34th Street tells the story of Kris Kringle, an older man hired as Macy's department store Santa who claims to be the real Santa Claus. His Christmas spirit inspires a cynical mother and daughter to believe in Santa Claus again. When his identity is questioned, Kringle goes on trial to prove he truly is Santa and restore the magic of the season. Hulu Amazon Prime 02 of 11 Home Alone Home Alone follows 8-year-old Kevin McCallister, who is accidentally left behind when his family leaves for Christmas vacation. While he enjoys his freedom at first, Kevin soon has to defend his home—alone—against two burglars. Hulu Apple TV 03 of 11 A Christmas Story Set in the 1940s, A Christmas Story follows young Ralphie Parker as he dreams of receiving the perfect Christmas present: a Red Ryder BB gun. Throughout the film, Ralphie faces challenges from a neighborhood bully, his younger brother, and his father—all while dreaming up the perfect holiday. HBO Max Hulu 04 of 11 Elf In Elf, an orphaned baby is accidentally transported to the North Pole and raised by elves until adulthood. When he realizes he doesn't fit in with the other elves, Buddy travels to New York to find his real father, who turns out to be a cynical businessman—and worse, on Santa's naughty list. The film follows Buddy's journey as he meets his human family and struggles to find where he truly belongs. HBO Max Apple TV 05 of 11 The Santa Claus In The Santa Claus, a divorced dad and his son are magically transported to the North Pole after he accidentally causes a man dressed up as Santa to fall from his roof. Once there, an elf explains that he must take Santa's place before Christmas arrives. He soon begins transforming into Santa, growing a beard and a round belly. Disney+ Apple TV 06 of 11 National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation In the film, National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation, Clark Griswold and his family face everything but a perfect holiday. Despite the chaos and everything hilariously going wrong, they come together to celebrate the season and embrace what Christmas is really about. Hulu HBO Max 07 of 11 How the Grinch Stole Christmas How the Grinch Stole Christmas is a Dr. Seuss classic that tells the tale of the Grinch, a grouchy creature who lives atop Mount Crumpit and is determined to stop Christmas by stealing presents, decorations, and food from all the Whos in Whoville. When he sees the Whos celebrate without any material things, he realizes the true meaning of Christmas. Amazon Prime Apple TV 08 of 11 Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer The classic Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer special tells the story of Rudolph, a young reindeer who feels like an outsider because of his red, glowing nose. After running away, he befriends an elf and Yukon Cornelius, and together they set off on adventures, discover the Island of Misfit Toys, and ultimately save Christmas by guiding Santa's sleigh. Apple TV 09 of 11 White Christmas Taking place after World War II, White Christmas follows two former Army friends who become musical-comedy stars on Broadway. While on tour in Florida, the pair meet two aspiring singing sisters, sparking romance and leading to a showstopping Christmas Eve performance. Apple TV The Roku Channel 10 of 11 The Nightmare Before Christmas In The Night Before Christmas, Halloween Town's pumpkin king becomes bored with the annual routine of scaring people and stumbles upon Christmastown. Filled with magic and the undeniable Christmas spirit, he plots to take over Christmas by kidnapping Santa Claus and assuming his role. Disney+ Apple TV 11 of 11 A Charlie Brown Christmas In the classic Christmas special A Charlie Brown Christmas, Charlie is discouraged by the materialism of the holiday while directing his school's Christmas pageant. Hoping to remind his classmates of the true meaning of Christmas, he and his friend Linus pick out a small, scraggly fir tree to use as the centerpiece of the play. Apple TV Explore more: Holiday Planning & Ideas Christmas