Christmas/Seasonal/Winter Movies, Specials, and Shows
by tctill | created - 14 Dec 2016 | updated - 27 Dec 2020 | PublicAll of the Christmas/New Year's Eve/Thanksgiving/winter-themed films (plus some movies that technically aren't "holiday" movies but might be set during the holidays, include memorable holiday scenes and/or be enjoyed by many around the holiday season) as well as TV specials and TV show episodes that I can recall seeing at least once at some point in my life!
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1. 12 Dates of Christmas (2011 TV Movie)
PG | 90 min | Comedy, Family, Fantasy
A story that follows Kate, a young woman who after a horrible blind date on Christmas Eve, wakes up to find she is re-living that same day and date all over again.
Director: James Hayman | Stars: Laura Miyata, Vijay Mehta, Amy Smart, Audrey Dwyer
Votes: 8,318
2.
90210 (2008–2013)
Episode:
Winter Wonderland
(2009)
TV-14 | 41 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance
The annual winter dance at the Beverly Hills Beach Club is approaching. Navid thinks Jasper was the one who pushed him down the stairs and asks Adrianna to help him prove it. Meanwhile, ... See full summary »
Director: David Warren | Stars: Rob Estes, Shenae Grimes-Beech, Tristan Mack Wilds, AnnaLynne McCord
Votes: 159
3.
90210 (2008–2013)
Episode:
Holiday Madness
(2010)
TV-14 | 41 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance
Adrianna rents a mansion and decides to throw a housewarming party complete with an ice skating rink and elves. All is great in Adrianna's world until Victor decides to reveal Adrianna's ... See full summary »
Director: Dennis Smith | Stars: Shenae Grimes-Beech, Tristan Mack Wilds, AnnaLynne McCord, Ryan Eggold
Votes: 150
4.
90210 (2008–2013)
Episode:
Smoked Turkey
(2011)
TV-14 | 42 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance
Dixon tries to pursue a relationship with a resistant Adrianna, while Ivy and Raj's arguing takes a toll on their relationship. Liam plans a holiday dinner for the gang, and an unexpected ... See full summary »
Director: Jerry Levine | Stars: Shenae Grimes-Beech, Tristan Mack Wilds, AnnaLynne McCord, Jessica Stroup
Votes: 132
5.
90210 (2008–2013)
Episode:
O Holly Night
(2011)
TV-14 | 42 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance
Naomi is asked by her new party planner boss Rachel to oversee her arch-nemesis Holly's birthday party, while Annie breaks into Jeremy's apartment in a desperate attempt to get the proof she needs to keep her inheritance.
Director: Stuart Gillard | Stars: Shenae Grimes-Beech, Tristan Mack Wilds, AnnaLynne McCord, Jessica Stroup
Votes: 140
6.
90210 (2008–2013)
Episode:
The Things We Do for Love
(2012)
TV-14 | 42 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance
With Max unemployed, Alec returns and offers to help him form a new computer company. Naomi attempts to persuade Bryce to rehire Max at his company after she takes over ownership, but she ... See full summary »
Director: Matthew Diamond | Stars: Shenae Grimes-Beech, Tristan Mack Wilds, AnnaLynne McCord, Jessica Stroup
Votes: 126
7.
The Adventures of Long John Silver (1956–1957)
Episode:
The Orphans' Christmas
(1957)
Adventure, Family
It's Christmas time, but Jim Hawkins, an orphan himself, is too depressed to participate in the holiday festivities. He's just met the children living in Miss Willoughby's orphanage, where ... See full summary »
Stars: Robert Newton, Connie Gilchrist, Kit Taylor, Billy Kay
Votes: 55
8.
The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet (1952–1966)
Episode:
The Busy Christmas
(1956)
Not Rated | 30 min | Comedy, Drama, Family
Ozzie volunteers for so many Christmas committees that he has little time to do his Christmas shopping, hang the Christmas lights or buy a Christmas tree.
Director: Ozzie Nelson | Stars: Ozzie Nelson, Harriet Nelson, David Nelson, Ricky Nelson
Votes: 64
9.
The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet (1952–1966)
Episode:
The Christmas Tree Lot
(1957)
TV-G | 30 min | Comedy, Drama, Family
David and Rick decide to earn some extra cash to buy Christmas presents by opening up a Christmas tree lot, but soon discover that being a small-time entrepreneurs is a lot more involved than they had realized.
Director: Ozzie Nelson | Stars: Ozzie Nelson, Harriet Nelson, David Nelson, Ricky Nelson
Votes: 51
10.
The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet (1952–1966)
Episode:
The Girl in the Emporium
(1960)
Not Rated | 30 min | Comedy, Drama, Family
Ricky and Wally notice a pretty sales clerk in a store and try to get jobs for the Christmas shopping rush in the same department.
Director: Ozzie Nelson | Stars: Ozzie Nelson, Harriet Nelson, David Nelson, Ricky Nelson
Votes: 44
11.
The Adventures of Robin Hood (1955–1960)
Episode:
The Christmas Goose
(1957)
Approved | 25 min | Action, Adventure, Family
When Matilda, a young boy's beloved pet goose, is sentenced to be plucked, stuffed, and cooked as the Christmas dinner for the new lord of the manor, Robin Hood and Friar Tuck conspire to create a Christmas miracle.
Director: Don Chaffey | Stars: Richard Greene, Alexander Gauge, Jon Whiteley, Jack Watling
Votes: 42
12.
ALF (1986–1990)
Episode:
Oh, Tannerbaum
(1986)
TV-G | 22 min | Comedy, Family, Sci-Fi
It's Christmas time. Unfortunately ALF chops the Christmas tree into firewood before anyone notices. The Tanners then have two tasks: To teach ALF all about Christmas and find a new Christmas tree as well.
Director: Rick Gough | Stars: Max Wright, Anne Schedeen, Andrea Elson, Benji Gregory
Votes: 378
13.
ALF (1986–1990)
Episode:
ALF's Special Christmas: Part 1
(1987)
TV-G | 48 min | Comedy, Family, Sci-Fi
The Tanners decide to spend Christmas in a cabin in the woods but ALF soon gets lost.
Director: Burt Brinckerhoff | Stars: Max Wright, Anne Schedeen, Andrea Elson, Benji Gregory
Votes: 541
14.
ALF (1986–1990)
Episode:
ALF's Special Christmas: Part 2
(1987)
TV-G | 21 min | Comedy, Family, Sci-Fi
ALF is still in the hospital with Tiffany and Mr. Foley. He convinces Tiffany to help him get back to the Tanners, but changes his mind when he hears about Tiffany's condition.
Director: Burt Brinckerhoff | Stars: Max Wright, Anne Schedeen, Andrea Elson, Benji Gregory
Votes: 457
15.
ALF (1986–1990)
Episode:
Turkey in the Straw: Part 1
(1988)
TV-G | 30 min | Comedy, Family, Sci-Fi
ALF already ate the Thanksgiving turkey - raw. Willie fails to find a new one, so Raquel invites the Tanners over. A storm arrives as does the neighborhood bum ("a homeless person"), since ALF has been leaving food and clothes for him.
Director: Nick Havinga | Stars: Max Wright, Anne Schedeen, Andrea Elson, Benji Gregory
Votes: 263
16.
ALF (1986–1990)
Episode:
Turkey in the Straw: Part 2
(1988)
TV-G | 30 min | Comedy, Family, Sci-Fi
Pete has called the Alien Task Force. He has been told to keep ALF occupied until Sergeant Fox and his men arrive to capture him. Dead or alive. Will Pete sell ALF out after he's talked with him for a while? Will he?
Director: Nick Havinga | Stars: Max Wright, Anne Schedeen, Andrea Elson, Benji Gregory
Votes: 266
17.
Alfred Hitchcock Presents (1955–1962)
Episode:
Back for Christmas
(1956)
TV-14 | 30 min | Drama, Mystery
Before leaving on a trip to America, a man kills his wife and buries her in the basement. Once in the United States, he receives correspondence. Has he gotten away with his crime?
Director: Alfred Hitchcock | Stars: Alfred Hitchcock, John Williams, Isobel Elsom, Arthur Gould-Porter
Votes: 1,151
18. Aliens First Christmas (1991 TV Movie)
Not Rated | 23 min | Animation, Family, Sci-Fi
The Peoples family are the first humans on to move to the strange planet of Zolonia, and life has been strained, but never more so than on Christmas Eve.
Directors: Russ Harris, G. Brian Reynolds | Stars: G. Brian Reynolds, Brett Sears, Rachel Rutledge, Will Gould
Votes: 71
19.
Amazing Stories (1985–1987)
Episode:
Santa '85
(1985)
Not Rated | 25 min | Adventure, Comedy, Drama
Kris Kringle's Christmas is rudely interrupted when he lands in the clink with a bunch of bogus Santas after tripping a home burglar alarm. The cynical sheriff doesn't believe his story, so... See full summary »
Director: Phil Joanou | Stars: Douglas Seale, Pat Hingle, Gabriel Damon, Marvin J. McIntyre
Votes: 420
20. An Old Box (1975)
9 min | Short, Animation
During Christmastime, a bum discovers a magical box.
Director: Paul Driessen
Votes: 145
21.
The Andy Griffith Show (1960–1968)
Episode:
Christmas Story
(1960)
TV-G | 26 min | Comedy, Family
Crotchety old businessman Ben Weaver wants moonshiner Sam Muggins locked up for Christmas but, after seeing the holiday spirit in Andy's jail, he tries to be arrested himself.
Director: Bob Sweeney | Stars: Andy Griffith, Ron Howard, Don Knotts, Frances Bavier
Votes: 773
22.
The Wonderful World of Disney (1997–2023)
Episode:
Annie
(1999)
Unrated | 90 min | Adventure, Comedy, Drama
A little orphan girl catches the attention of a kind man named Mr. Warbucks, who wants to adopt her, but the cruel, strict orphanage owner has a scheme to keep Annie - and her reward money.
Director: Rob Marshall | Stars: Kathy Bates, Alan Cumming, Audra McDonald, Kristin Chenoweth
Votes: 5,794
23. The Apartment (1960)
Approved | 125 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance
A Manhattan insurance clerk tries to rise in his company by letting its executives use his apartment for trysts, but complications and a romance of his own ensue.
Director: Billy Wilder | Stars: Jack Lemmon, Shirley MacLaine, Fred MacMurray, Ray Walston
Votes: 196,756 | Gross: $18.60M
24. The Art of Skiing (1941)
Approved | 8 min | Animation, Short, Comedy
After figuring out how to get dressed, Goofy hits the slopes to demonstrate the art of skiing. Through a series of gags and misadventures, Goofy demonstrates turns, skiing backwards and even the ski jump.
Directors: Jack Kinney, Bill Roberts | Stars: John McLeish, Hannes Schroll
Votes: 1,954
25. March of the Wooden Soldiers (1934)
Passed | 77 min | Comedy, Family, Fantasy
Opposing the evil Barnaby, Ollie Dee and Stanley Dum try and fail to pay-off Mother Peep's mortgage and mislead his attempts to marry Little Bo. Enraged, Barnaby's Bogeymen are set on Toyland.
Directors: Gus Meins, Charley Rogers | Stars: Stan Laurel, Oliver Hardy, Virginia Karns, Charlotte Henry
Votes: 7,559
26. Babes in Toyland (1961)
Approved | 106 min | Comedy, Family, Fantasy
Mary Contrary is set to marry Tom Piper when he is kidnapped by Roderigo and Gonzorgo, two goons working for the evil Barnaby who wants to marry Mary for her inheritance.
Director: Jack Donohue | Stars: Ray Bolger, Tommy Sands, Annette Funicello, Ed Wynn
Votes: 4,815 | Gross: $10.22M
27. Babes in Toyland (1986 TV Movie)
G | 96 min | Adventure, Family, Fantasy
A young girl wakes up in the realm of Toyland, where she teams up with her family and friends to overthrow the evil villain, Barnaby.
Director: Clive Donner | Stars: Drew Barrymore, Richard Mulligan, Eileen Brennan, Keanu Reeves
Votes: 3,983
28.
The Baby-Sitters Club (1990)
Episode:
Baby-Sitters Special Christmas
(1990)
TV-Y7 | 30 min | Adventure, Comedy, Family
The Baby-Sitters' holiday party promises to be the best ever! But why isn't Stacey sharing in all of the fun?
Director: Lynn Hamrick | Stars: Meghan Andrews, Melissa Chasse, Avriel Hillman, Meghan Lahey
Votes: 22
29. Babycakes (1989 TV Movie)
100 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance
Grace, an overweight girl, spends her Christmas trying to start up a romance with a guy who controls the subway she boards for work each day.
Director: Paul Schneider | Stars: Ricki Lake, Craig Sheffer, Nada Despotovich, Paul Benedict
Votes: 956
30. Batman Returns (1992)
PG-13 | 126 min | Action, Crime, Fantasy
While Batman deals with a deformed man calling himself the Penguin wreaking havoc across Gotham with the help of a cruel businessman, a female employee of the latter becomes the Catwoman with her own vendetta.
Director: Tim Burton | Stars: Michael Keaton, Danny DeVito, Michelle Pfeiffer, Christopher Walken
Votes: 327,400 | Gross: $162.83M
31. The Bears Who Saved Christmas (1994 TV Movie)
TV-G | 22 min | Animation, Adventure, Family
Two teddy bears attempt to save Christmas for two children.
Director: Allen Foster | Stars: Charlie Adler, Mary Kay Bergman, Pam Dawber, Brad Garrett
Votes: 122
32. The Bells of St. Mary's (1945)
Unrated | 126 min | Drama
At a big city Catholic school, Father O'Malley and Sister Benedict indulge in friendly rivalry, and succeed in extending the school through the gift of a building.
Director: Leo McCarey | Stars: Bing Crosby, Ingrid Bergman, Henry Travers, William Gargan
Votes: 9,367 | Gross: $21.30M
33. Benji's Very Own Christmas Story (1978 TV Movie)
Unrated | 25 min | Family
While on a publicity tour in Switzerland, Benji, Cindy Smith, and Patsy Garrett convince Kris Kringle that his place on Christmas Eve is delivering presents to all "his" families all over the world.
Director: Joe Camp | Stars: Ron Moody, Patsy Garrett, Cynthia Smith, Benjean
Votes: 329
34. The Best Christmas Pageant Ever (1983 TV Movie)
Not Rated | 48 min | Comedy, Family
A teacher puts on a Christmas pageant and puts the worst children in school as the stars.
Director: George Schaefer | Stars: Loretta Swit, Jackson Davies, Antony Holland, David Alexander
Votes: 822
35.
The Beverly Hillbillies (1962–1971)
Episode:
Home for Christmas
(1962)
TV-PG | 26 min | Comedy, Family
Jed, Elly May, Jethro, and Granny take their first airplane flight back home for Christmas to visit cousin Pearl who's busy cooking up a feast to win Mr. Brewster's unwilling heart.
Director: Richard Whorf | Stars: Buddy Ebsen, Irene Ryan, Donna Douglas, Max Baer Jr.
Votes: 209
36.
The Beverly Hillbillies (1962–1971)
Episode:
Christmas at the Clampetts
(1963)
TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy, Family
Mr. Drysdale's idea for Christmas presents are ones only fit for coastal California, like diving suits and a boat, and a television set, which Granny thinks is some kind of fancy washing machine.
Director: Richard Whorf | Stars: Buddy Ebsen, Irene Ryan, Donna Douglas, Max Baer Jr.
Votes: 150
37.
Beverly Hills, 90210 (1990–2000)
Episode:
A Walsh Family Christmas
(1991)
TV-PG | 68 min | Drama, Romance
Steve arrives in Albuquerque, New Mexico and tracks down his grandfather, Al Brown, a diner owner. Al explains that his daughter gave up Steve because she was very young and wanted him to ... See full summary »
Director: Darren Star | Stars: Jason Priestley, Shannen Doherty, Jennie Garth, Ian Ziering
Votes: 229
38.
Beverly Hills, 90210 (1990–2000)
Episode:
The Kindness of Strangers
(1992)
TV-PG | 46 min | Drama, Romance
A rainy Thanksgiving brings uneasy get togetherness when Brandon brings over Jack Canner, the homeless man he tried to help out the previous summer, after Nikki leaves town to visit her ... See full summary »
Director: Richard Lang | Stars: Jason Priestley, Shannen Doherty, Jennie Garth, Ian Ziering
Votes: 183
39.
Beverly Hills, 90210 (1990–2000)
Episode:
It's a Totally Happening Life
(1992)
TV-PG | 45 min | Drama, Romance
Mysterious angels cause a miracle that stops a bus and truck from colliding; Dylan is asked to be Santa Claus for a group of disadvantaged children
Director: Richard Lang | Stars: Jason Priestley, Shannen Doherty, Jennie Garth, Ian Ziering
Votes: 220
40.
Beverly Hills, 90210 (1990–2000)
Episode:
Radar Love
(1993)
TV-PG | 45 min | Drama, Romance
After mistaking a woman at a rural filling station for his former girlfriend Emily Valentine, Brandon decides to visit Emily's home in Marin County north of San Francisco. He learns that ... See full summary »
Director: Paul Schneider | Stars: Jason Priestley, Shannen Doherty, Jennie Garth, Ian Ziering
Votes: 172
41.
Beverly Hills, 90210 (1990–2000)
Episode:
Somewhere in the World It's Christmas
(1993)
TV-PG | 43 min | Drama, Romance
The Walshes trip to Hawai'i doesn't go as planned when their plane is turned around due to technical problems. A woman claiming to be Jack McKay's mistress shows up on Dylan's doorstep with... See full summary »
Director: Bradley M. Gross | Stars: Jason Priestley, Shannen Doherty, Jennie Garth, Ian Ziering
Votes: 147
42.
Beverly Hills, 90210 (1990–2000)
Episode:
Christmas Comes This Time Each Year
(1994)
TV-PG | 43 min | Drama, Romance
Donna's snobbish mother, Felice, puts Ray's feelings for her daughter to a test by offering him money to stop seeing her, while Ray's alcoholic, chain-smoking, redneck mother, LuAnn, goes ... See full summary »
Director: Richard Lang | Stars: Jason Priestley, Jennie Garth, Ian Ziering, Gabrielle Carteris
Votes: 146
43.
Beverly Hills, 90210 (1990–2000)
Episode:
Breast Side Up
(1995)
TV-PG | 44 min | Drama, Romance
Donna invites NFL quarterback Steve Young over at Casa Walsh for Thanksgiving, one of two surprises she plans for Joe's birthday on that same day. But Donna later learns that she and Joe ... See full summary »
Director: David Semel | Stars: Jason Priestley, Jennie Garth, Ian Ziering, Brian Austin Green
Votes: 123
44.
Beverly Hills, 90210 (1990–2000)
Episode:
Angels We Have Heard on High
(1995)
TV-PG | 44 min | Drama, Romance
Cindy Walsh comes home to Beverly Hills for Christmas, without Jim. Colin celebrates his holiday blues by sniffing cocaine which begins to put a rift between him and Kelly. Joe plans the ... See full summary »
Director: Jason Priestley | Stars: Jason Priestley, Jennie Garth, Ian Ziering, Brian Austin Green
Votes: 123
45.
Beverly Hills, 90210 (1990–2000)
Episode:
Gift Wrapped
(1996)
TV-PG | 44 min | Drama, Romance
Valerie and Kelly are reluctantly paired in a Christmas gift exchange, where Valerie goes shopping with Tracy to find the certain gift. Kelly gets a big surprise when she meets Joy, a ... See full summary »
Director: Kevin Inch | Stars: Jason Priestley, Jennie Garth, Ian Ziering, Brian Austin Green
Votes: 102
46.
Beverly Hills, 90210 (1990–2000)
Episode:
Santa Knows
(1997)
TV-PG | 45 min | Drama, Romance
In the week before Christmas, an administrator asks Kelly to give a speech praising Dr. Monahan, which leaves her in a dilemma, knowing his true nature. Meanwhile, Donna reacts to Noah's ... See full summary »
Director: Charles Correll | Stars: Jason Priestley, Jennie Garth, Ian Ziering, Brian Austin Green
Votes: 124
47.
Beverly Hills, 90210 (1990–2000)
Episode:
You Say Goodbye, I Say Hello
(1998)
TV-PG | 44 min | Drama, Romance
Donna's distant cousin, Gina Kincaid, arrives in town for Thanksgiving where she fibs a little about her failed ice-skating career, and secretly shows her true arrogant colors while casting... See full summary »
Director: Michael Lange | Stars: Jennie Garth, Ian Ziering, Brian Austin Green, Tori Spelling
Votes: 118
48.
Beverly Hills, 90210 (1990–2000)
Episode:
Marathon Man
(1998)
TV-PG | 43 min | Drama, Romance
Dylan whisks Kelly away on a plane to Mexico to be with her, while he uses the trip to smuggle heroin into the USA for his own use. Gina continues to woo Dylan to know him, while Matt ... See full summary »
Director: Joel J. Feigenbaum | Stars: Jennie Garth, Ian Ziering, Brian Austin Green, Tori Spelling
Votes: 99
49.
Beverly Hills, 90210 (1990–2000)
Episode:
What's in a Name
(1999)
TV-PG | 44 min | Drama, Romance
Janet goes into premature labor near the end of the honeymoon and gives birth to a baby girl, while Steve maintains a vigil through the week as he worries about the safety of Janet and ... See full summary »
Director: Christopher Hibler | Stars: Jennie Garth, Ian Ziering, Brian Austin Green, Tori Spelling
Votes: 93
50.
Beverly Hills, 90210 (1990–2000)
Episode:
Nine Yolks Whipped Lightly
(1999)
TV-PG | 43 min | Drama, Romance
As Christmas approaches, Gina's meeting with Dr. Martin as her biological father is awkward and unsatisfying, similar to Janet and her parents when they accidentally run into each other at ... See full summary »
Director: Joel J. Feigenbaum | Stars: Jennie Garth, Ian Ziering, Brian Austin Green, Tori Spelling
Votes: 92
51. Beyond Tomorrow (1940)
Approved | 84 min | Drama, Fantasy, Romance
The ghosts of three elderly industrialists killed in an airplane crash return to Earth to help reunite a young couple they initially brought together.
Director: A. Edward Sutherland | Stars: Harry Carey, C. Aubrey Smith, Charles Winninger, Alex Melesh
Votes: 2,334
52. The Bishop's Wife (1947)
G | 109 min | Comedy, Drama, Fantasy
A debonair angel comes to Earth to help an Episcopalian bishop and his wife in their quest to raise money for the new church.
Director: Henry Koster | Stars: Cary Grant, Loretta Young, David Niven, Monty Woolley
Votes: 20,900
53. Bloodhounds of Broadway (1989)
PG | 93 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance
Broadway was never brighter and never roared louder than New Year's Eve, 1928, when anything could happen-and did. A four part short story musical co-starring Madonna, Jennifer Grey, and Matt Dillon.
Director: Howard Brookner | Stars: Josef Sommer, Madonna, Tony Azito, Jennifer Grey
Votes: 1,440 | Gross: $0.04M
54.
Bob (1992–1993)
Episode:
A Christmas Story
(1992)
Comedy
Just before the boss's annual Christmas Party, a phone call alerts Bob and Harlan to some accidental plagiarism so they stay to rewrite their story. At the party, Chad dares Trisha to commit a theft...with disastrous results.
Director: Michael Zinberg | Stars: Bob Newhart, Carlene Watkins, Cynthia Stevenson, Ruth Kobart
Votes: 63
55.
The Bob Cummings Show (1955–1959)
Episode:
Grandpa's Christmas Visit
(1955)
Not Rated | 25 min | Comedy
Grandpa Collins visits for Christmas and wreaks havoc during his stay.
Director: Rod Amateau | Stars: Robert Cummings, Rosemary DeCamp, Ann B. Davis, Dwayne Hickman
Votes: 36
56.
The Bob Newhart Show (1972–1978)
Episode:
His Busiest Season
(1972)
TV-PG | 26 min | Comedy
It's Christmas time and Bob's therapy group is not a happy bunch. Bob invites his patients to share Christmas Eve with him and Emily. Bob worries about what to give Emily for a gift.
Director: Peter Baldwin | Stars: Bob Newhart, Suzanne Pleshette, Peter Bonerz, Bill Daily
Votes: 165
57.
The Bob Newhart Show (1972–1978)
Episode:
Over the River and Through the Woods
(1975)
TV-G | 30 min | Comedy
With Emily out of town, Bob spends Thanksgiving with Jerry and Mr Carlin watching a football game. They proceed to get drunk and try to order Moo Goo Gai Pan from a Chinese restaurant for dinner.
Director: James Burrows | Stars: Bob Newhart, Suzanne Pleshette, Peter Bonerz, Bill Daily
Votes: 219
58.
The Bob Newhart Show (1972–1978)
Episode:
Bob Has to Have His Tonsils Out, So He Spends Christmas Eve in
(1975)
TV-G | 30 min | Comedy
While everyone else is making plans for Christmas, Bob learns he needs to be hospitalized right away to have his tonsils removed. Not only is he embarrassed by having the operation at his age but his nurse was once his patient as well.
Director: James Burrows | Stars: Bob Newhart, Suzanne Pleshette, Peter Bonerz, Bill Daily
Votes: 118
59.
The Bob Newhart Show (1972–1978)
Episode:
Making Up Is the Thing to Do
(1976)
TV-G | Comedy
Bob wants to try to get his parents back together over Christmas dinner.
Director: Harvey Medlinsky | Stars: Bob Newhart, Suzanne Pleshette, Peter Bonerz, Bill Daily
Votes: 90
60.
The Bob Newhart Show (1972–1978)
Episode:
'Twas the Pie Before Christmas
(1977)
TV-G | Comedy
The Hartleys throw a Christmas party. However, the group gets angry with Bob when the printer screws up their Christmas cards. Their friends are also fighting with one another, so no one wants to go to the party.
Director: Dick Martin | Stars: Bob Newhart, Suzanne Pleshette, Peter Bonerz, Bill Daily
Votes: 96
61. Boys Town (1938)
Passed | 96 min | Biography, Drama, Family
When a death row prisoner tells him he wouldn't have led a life of crime if only he had had one friend as a child, Father Edward Flanagan decides to start a home for young boys.
Director: Norman Taurog | Stars: Spencer Tracy, Mickey Rooney, Henry Hull, Leslie Fenton
Votes: 6,353
62.
The Brady Bunch (1969–1974)
Episode:
The Voice of Christmas
(1969)
Not Rated | 25 min | Comedy, Family
Carol has laryngitis and will not be able to sing at church on Christmas Day, but a department store Santa Claus promises Cindy that she will get her voice back in time.
Director: Oscar Rudolph | Stars: Robert Reed, Florence Henderson, Ann B. Davis, Maureen McCormick
Votes: 293
63.
The Brady Bunch (1969–1974)
Episode:
The Un-Underground Movie
(1970)
Not Rated | 25 min | Comedy, Family
For an American history class project, Greg enlists his family to create a documentary about the First Thanksgiving.
Director: Jack Arnold | Stars: Robert Reed, Florence Henderson, Ann B. Davis, Maureen McCormick
Votes: 205
64. A Bride for Christmas (2012 TV Movie)
TV-G | 84 min | Comedy, Romance
A single man tries to win a bet by getting a woman recovering from a broken engagement to marry him by Christmas.
Director: Gary Yates | Stars: Arielle Kebbel, Andrew W. Walker, Kimberley Sustad, Sage Brocklebank
Votes: 4,689
65. Broken Toys (1935)
Approved | 8 min | Family, Comedy, Animation
A sailor doll, thrown into a toy dump, rallies the demoralized dolls that were already there.
Director: Ben Sharpsteen | Stars: Alyce Ardell, Sara Berner, Tommy Bupp, Cliff Clark
Votes: 382
66. Cabbage Patch Kids: First Christmas (1984 TV Movie)
Not Rated | 23 min | Animation, Family
The Cabbage Patch Kids go to the big city so that they can find the Christmas Spirit.
Director: Charles Nichols | Stars: Hal Smith, Tress MacNeille, Arthur Burghardt, Neil Ross
Votes: 107
67. Canada Vignettes: December Lights (1979)
3 min | Short, Animation, Drama
Three men walking in the frozen woods at night experience a strange and wonderous happening.
Director: Raymond Gauthier | Star: John Boylan
Votes: 10
68. The Candlemaker (1957)
13 min | Animation, Short
A candlemaker entrusts his young son with the task of making candles for their church on Christmas Eve.
Directors: Joy Batchelor, John Halas
Votes: 139
69.
Car 54, Where Are You? (1961–1963)
Episode:
Christmas at the 53rd
(1961)
TV-PG | 26 min | Comedy
The boys from the 53rd put on a Christmas review. Two Gilbert & Sullivan parodies featuring Capt. Block & Muldoon, a heart-tugging song from Toody, and other sketches.
Director: Al De Caprio | Stars: Joe E. Ross, Fred Gwynne, Alice Ghostley, Paul Reed
Votes: 99
70. A Charlie Brown Christmas (1965 TV Movie)
TV-G | 25 min | Animation, Comedy, Drama
Depressed at the commercialism he sees around him, Charlie Brown tries to find a deeper meaning to Christmas.
Director: Bill Melendez | Stars: Ann Altieri, Chris Doran, Sally Dryer, Bill Melendez
Votes: 44,092
71. A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving (1973 TV Short)
TV-G | 25 min | Animation, Short, Comedy
Peppermint Patty invites herself and her friends over to Charlie Brown's for Thanksgiving, and with Linus, Snoopy, and Woodstock, he attempts to throw together a Thanksgiving dinner.
Directors: Bill Melendez, Phil Roman | Stars: Todd Barbee, Robin Kohn, Stephen Shea, Hilary Momberger-Powers
Votes: 12,352
72. Charlie Brown's Christmas Tales (2002 TV Short)
TV-G | 18 min | Animation, Short, Comedy
The Peanuts gang have more misadventures at Christmas time.
Director: Larry Leichliter | Stars: Wesley Singerman, Serena Berman, Corey Padnos, Megan Taylor Harvey
Votes: 1,410
73. The Cheaters (1945)
Passed | 87 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance
An eccentric wealthy family facing bankruptcy schemes to steal an inheritance, but an alcoholic ex-actor they take in for Christmas charity complicates their plan.
Director: Joseph Kane | Stars: Joseph Schildkraut, Billie Burke, Eugene Pallette, Ona Munson
Votes: 910
74.
Cheers (1982–1993)
Episode:
The Spy Who Came in for a Cold One
(1982)
TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy, Drama
An Englishman enters the bar claiming to be a spy, but Diane exposes him as a fraud. Everyone is mad at her for humiliating him just to show off her own intellect, until he plays a joke on her.
Director: James Burrows | Stars: Ted Danson, Shelley Long, Nicholas Colasanto, Rhea Perlman
Votes: 842
75.
Cheers (1982–1993)
Episode:
Thanksgiving Orphans
(1986)
TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy, Drama
Thanksgiving is approaching and no one has anything to do except Diane, who is among a select few graduate students one of her professors has asked to spend Thanksgiving with his family, ... See full summary »
Director: James Burrows | Stars: Ted Danson, Shelley Long, Rhea Perlman, John Ratzenberger
Votes: 781
76. Chip an' Dale (1947)
Approved | 7 min | Animation, Short, Comedy
Donald needs a log for his fire. Unfortunately, the one he picks is occupied by a couple of chipmunks and their stash of acorns. When he cuts it down, Chip and Dale fall out, but their ... See full summary »
Director: Jack Hannah | Stars: James MacDonald, Dessie Flynn, Clarence Nash
Votes: 1,969
77. A Chipmunk Christmas (1981 TV Short)
Not Rated | 24 min | Animation, Short, Adventure
Swept up in a holiday mood, Alvin gives away his cherished harmonica to a sick little boy. Meanwhile, Dave has booked Alvin to perform a harmonica solo at Carnegie Hall. Alvin keeps the ... See full summary »
Director: Phil Monroe | Stars: Ross Bagdasarian Jr., Janice Karman, June Foray, Frank Welker
Votes: 732
78. Christmas at Walt Disney World (1978 TV Special)
Comedy, Family, Musical
Disney characters interact with Hollywood stars for an enjoyable show!
Director: Steve Binder | Stars: Robert Shields, Lorene Yarnell Jansson, Pablo Cruise, Phyllis Diller
Votes: 27
79. A Christmas Carol (1938)
Passed | 69 min | Drama, Family, Fantasy
An elderly miser learns the error of his ways on Christmas Eve.
Director: Edwin L. Marin | Stars: Reginald Owen, Gene Lockhart, Kathleen Lockhart, Terry Kilburn
Votes: 8,749
80. The Christmas Carol (1949 TV Movie)
Not Rated | 25 min | Drama, Fantasy
Dickens' classic tale of Ebenezer Scrooge and three Christmas Ghosts that change his perception of life. Narrated by Vincent Price.
Director: Arthur Pierson | Stars: Vincent Price, Taylor Holmes, Patrick Whyte, Robert Clarke
Votes: 441
81. Christmas Comes But Once a Year (1936)
G | 9 min | Animation, Short, Comedy
At an orphanage, the children are sad because they received broken toys as gifts. Professor Grampy sees the children while passing by in his sled and has an idea on how to give them a merry Christmas.
Directors: Dave Fleischer, Seymour Kneitel | Stars: Everett Clark, Jack Mercer, Mae Questel
Votes: 778
82. Vánocní sen (1946)
8 min | Animation, Short, Family
Christmas has arrived. As a little girl and her parents enter the room, the little girl finds all kinds of toys under the Christmas Tree. She immediately throws her old doll aside and ... See full summary »
Directors: Borivoj Zeman, Karel Zeman | Star: Jana Hrdlicková
Votes: 526
83. Christmas Eve on Sesame Street (1978 TV Movie)
TV-Y | 60 min | Comedy, Family, Music
Big Bird worries when Oscar tells him that if Santa Claus can't fit down the chimney on Christmas Eve, nobody would get presents.
Director: Jon Stone | Stars: Jim Henson, Frank Oz, Jerry Nelson, Richard Hunt
Votes: 1,099
84. Christmas Fairy Tale (1961)
12 min | Short, Family
A little girl imagines that the nursery rhyme characters in her book have come to life, and sees the story of "The Littlest Snowman" as well.
Director: Jean Downing | Star: Bob Leonard
Votes: 23
85. Christmas in Boston (2005 TV Movie)
G | 90 min | Comedy, Romance
Gina and Seth have been pen pals for 13 years and now will have the chance to meet. Both used their best friends pictures to send to each other and now will let their friends meet.
Director: Neill Fearnley | Stars: Marla Sokoloff, Patrick J. Adams, Lindy Booth, Jonathan Cherry
Votes: 2,402
86. Christmas in Connecticut (1945)
Approved | 101 min | Comedy, Romance
A food writer who has lied about being the perfect housewife must try to cover her deception when her boss and a returning war hero invite themselves to her home for a traditional family Christmas.
Director: Peter Godfrey | Stars: Barbara Stanwyck, Dennis Morgan, Sydney Greenstreet, Reginald Gardiner
Votes: 12,022
87. Christmas Incorporated (2015 TV Movie)
TV-G | 85 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance
Riley lands herself a new job via a case of mistaken identity, and her first assignment is to accompany her new boss on a trip to save a failing toy factory.
Director: Jonathan Wright | Stars: Shenae Grimes-Beech, Steve Lund, Ron Lea, Hannah Spear
Votes: 2,349
88. Christmas Is Here Again (2007 Video)
G | 74 min | Animation, Adventure, Comedy
When the evil Krad steals Santa's toy bag he crushes the holiday spirit- and the world's children forget about Christmas. Now, an orphan and her friends embark on a polar adventure to try to stop Krad from destroying Christmas.
Directors: Robert Zappia, Darrell Van Citters | Stars: Jay Leno, Edward Asner, Kathy Bates, Madison Davenport
Votes: 380
89. The Christmas Project (2016)
TV-PG | 92 min | Comedy, Family
A writer looks back on his memorable 1986 Christmas, dealing with brothers, bullies, first love, pregnancy and family "elving."
Director: Michael Buster | Stars: Jacob Buster, Anson Bagley, Josh Reid, Cooper Johnson
Votes: 550
90. A Christmas Story (1983)
PG | 93 min | Comedy, Family
In the 1940s, a young boy named Ralphie Parker attempts to convince his parents, teacher, and Santa Claus that a Red Ryder Range 200 Shot BB gun really is the perfect Christmas gift.
Director: Bob Clark | Stars: Peter Billingsley, Melinda Dillon, Darren McGavin, Scott Schwartz
Votes: 168,608 | Gross: $20.61M
91. Christmas Story (2007)
PG | 83 min | Drama, Family, Fantasy
The touching story of how Santa Claus came to be Santa.
Director: Juha Wuolijoki | Stars: Hannu-Pekka Björkman, Otto Gustavsson, Jonas Rinne, Kari Väänänen
Votes: 4,699
92. The Christmas Toy (1986 TV Movie)
TV-G | 50 min | Family, Fantasy, Musical
The toys in the playroom of the Jones household magically come to life when their owners aren't looking. On Christmas Eve, as the toys eagerly await the arrival of a new toy, Rugby the tiger plots to make sure he remains the favorite toy.
Director: Eric Till | Stars: Dave Goelz, Steve Whitmire, Kathryn Mullen, Jerry Nelson
Votes: 1,460
93. Christmas Toyshop (1945)
10 min | Animation, Short
Two children dream about meeting Santa Claus and he tells them a story about what happens in the toy shop when the toy maker goes home for the day.
Directors: Frank Moser, Paul Terry
Votes: 59
94. Christmas Under Wraps (2014 TV Movie)
TV-G | 88 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance
When an aspiring surgeon is turned down for a fellowship, she takes a temporary position working as a GP in a small Alaskan town in an effort to boost her résumé.
Director: Peter Sullivan | Stars: Candace Cameron Bure, David O'Donnell, Robert Pine, Brian Doyle-Murray
Votes: 6,244
95. New Year's Trip (1959)
10 min | Animation, Short, Adventure
Santa Claus lends his sparkling sleigh-like Star Shooter to let a child in order to deliver a Christmas tree to his father in Antarctica.
Director: Pyotr Nosov | Stars: Galina Ivanova, Irina Pototskaya, Gilbert Mack, Hal Smith
Votes: 147
96. A Christmas Without Snow (1980 TV Movie)
Not Rated | 95 min | Drama, Music
A divorced woman moves to a new city, trying to rebuild her life. She joins the choir of a local church and is inspired by the choirmaster, a curmudgeonly old gentleman who will accept ... See full summary »
Director: John Korty | Stars: Michael Learned, John Houseman, Ramon Bieri, James Cromwell
Votes: 410
97. Claymation Christmas Celebration (1987 TV Special)
24 min | Animation, Short, Comedy
Two hosting prehistoric dinosaurs, Rex and Herb, guide you along a typical small town's Christmas choral celebration. There's just one catch, the entire town population is made out of clay. Special guest stars: the California Raisins.
Director: Will Vinton | Stars: Tim Conner, Johnny Counterfit
Votes: 1,008
98. The Christmas Visitor (1959)
7 min | Short, Animation, Family
T'was the night before Christmas and all through the house not a creature was stirring, not even a mouse.
Director: John Halas
Votes: 132
99. The Clock Watcher (1945)
8 min | Animation, Short, Comedy
Donald Duck shirks his duties while working as a gift wrapper in a department store.
Director: Jack King | Stars: John Dehner, Clarence Nash
Votes: 548
100. The Conceited Little Christmas Tree (2006)
3 min | Animation, Short
When a lonely palm tree feels left out at Christmas, Santa arrives to show a family the true meaning of the holiday.
Director: Gene Hamm
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