Sort by Popularity - Most Popular Movies and TV Shows tagged with keyword "secret-santa"

1. The Perks of Being a Wallflower (2012)

PG-13 | 103 min | Drama

Charlie, a 15-year-old introvert, enters high school and is nervous about his new life. When he befriends his seniors, he learns to cope with his friend's suicide and his tumultuous past.

Director: Stephen Chbosky | Stars: Logan Lerman, Emma Watson, Ezra Miller, Paul Rudd

Votes: 547,967 | Gross: $17.74M

2. Office Christmas Party (2016)

R | 105 min | Comedy

When his uptight CEO sister threatens to shut down his branch, the branch manager throws an epic Christmas party in order to land a big client and save the day, but the party gets way out of hand...

Directors: Josh Gordon, Will Speck | Stars: Jason Bateman, Olivia Munn, T.J. Miller, Jennifer Aniston

Votes: 88,202 | Gross: $54.77M

3. An Unexpected Christmas (2021 TV Movie)

TV-G | 83 min | Romance

Emily works at an ad agency and is sent to her ex's hometown before Christmas. She arrives at the train station as her ex is picked up by his family. They mistakenly think Emily's still an item.

Director: Michael Robison | Stars: Tyler Hynes, Bethany Joy Lenz, Alison Wandzura, Lynda Boyd

Votes: 2,814

4. Guess Who's Coming to Christmas (2013 TV Movie)

Not Rated | 84 min | Comedy, Family, Romance

To repair his tarnished image, a jaded rock star publicly decides to fulfill a child's "Dear Santa" Christmas wish. After reluctantly agreeing to spend the holidays in a small town and ... See full summary »

Director: Kristoffer Tabori | Stars: Drew Lachey, MacKenzie Porter, Ellie Harvie, Peter LaCroix

Votes: 878

5. Santa, Maybe (2023 TV Movie)

Drama, Romance

The new marketing coordinator isn't just any marketing coordinator - it's Glenn (Samuel Whitten).

Director: Brian Brough | Stars: Aubrey Reynolds, Samuel Whitten, Shona Kay, Brooklyn Brough

Votes: 318

6. Small Town Christmas (2018 TV Movie)

TV-G | 85 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance

A high-flying female novelist from New York takes a trip to the small town that inspired her latest best-seller.

Director: Maclain Nelson | Stars: Ashley Newbrough, Kristoffer Polaha, Preston Vanderslice, Bailey Skodje

Votes: 2,007

7. A Kindhearted Christmas (2021 TV Movie)

84 min | Comedy, Romance

Jamie (Jennie Garth), owner of a small-town sightseeing company, has a difficult time navigating the holidays after the death of her husband, who loved giving to others at Christmastime. ... See full summary »

Director: Alysse Leite-Rogers | Stars: Jennie Garth, Cameron Mathison, Emily Tennant, Bronwen Smith

Votes: 2,009

8. Prep & Landing (2009 TV Short)

TV-G | 22 min | Animation, Short, Adventure

Wayne gets a new rookie partner, Lanny, after his previous partner got the promotion he wanted. Lanny has to remind Wayne of the Spirit of Christmas and the importance of being an elf in Santa's Prep and Landing elite unit.

Directors: Kevin Deters, Stevie Wermers | Stars: David Foley, Sarah Chalke, Mason Cotton, David DeLuise

Votes: 4,002

9. Ghosts of Christmas Past (2021 TV Movie)

87 min | Comedy, Romance

Ellie is told by a fortune teller that she must resolve her past and make amends with all of those she ghosted before Christmas and discovers love in the process.

Director: Virginia Abramovich | Stars: Annie Clark, Dan Jeannotte, Morgan David Jones, Connie Wang

Votes: 789

10. On the Twelfth Day of Christmas (2015 TV Movie)

TV-G | 84 min | Comedy, Romance

Maggie is thrilled when her long-time crush Mitch moves back to town. When she learns that Mitch's love for Christmas has drastically changed, she tries to bring back his holiday spirit by showing him the magic of Christmas.

Director: Harvey Crossland | Stars: Brooke Nevin, Robin Dunne, Dani Kind, Geri Hall

Votes: 2,231

11. Random Acts of Christmas (2019 TV Movie)

TV-G | 88 min | Drama, Family, Romance

Inspired by a story idea following random acts of kindness at Christmas, a journalist reconnects with an old flame in her home town.

Director: Marita Grabiak | Stars: Erin Cahill, Kevin McGarry, Jaden Oehr, Hamza Fouad

Votes: 1,197

12. Too Close For Christmas (2020 TV Movie)

G | 88 min | Drama, Romance

A woman's feelings start to change when she reluctantly spends Christmas with the man responsible for ending her last relationship.

Director: Ernie Barbarash | Stars: Chad Michael Murray, Jessica Lowndes, Vanessa Sears, Steve Byers

Votes: 2,961 | Gross: $0.01M

13. Secret Santa (I) (2018)

89 min | Action, Comedy, Horror

Christmas dinner brings tidings of death when someone enacts revenge, and out of the bloody madness rises a hero who must face all odds to stop an outbreak before it's too late.

Director: Adam Marcus | Stars: Michael Rady, Drew Lynch, Debra Sullivan, A Leslie Kies

Votes: 1,019

14. With Love, Christmas (2017 TV Movie)

TV-G | 84 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance

At an ad agency, Melanie who loves Christmas, and Donovan who doesn't, are paired to make a Christmas ad for a cellphone. They also get to be each other's Secret Santas at the office and learn more about each other. Will it go beyond that?

Director: Marita Grabiak | Stars: Emilie Ullerup, Aaron O'Connell, Rebecca Davis, Lindsay Winch

Votes: 2,268

15. Christmas Angel (2009)

PG | 87 min | Drama, Romance

Ashley feels alone at Christmas as she searches for a job. Her neighbor Nick offers her a job as his assistant in the best work: helping others. There's one catch she can't tell anyone that her new boss is a sort of Secret Santa.

Director: Brian Brough | Stars: K.C. Clyde, Kari Hawker-Diaz, Bruce Davison, Elisa Brough

Votes: 1,803

16. 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

17. 12 Days of Giving (2017 TV Movie)

TV-G | 87 min | Comedy, Drama, Family

After winning a $50,000 prize, a man decides to pay things forward by buying Christmas gifts for strangers under the pseudonym "Lucky the Elf."

Director: Christine Conradt | Stars: Ashley Jones, David Blue, Jax Connolly, Preston James Hillier

Votes: 1,121

18. Crazy for Christmas (2005 TV Movie)

TV-PG | 90 min | Comedy, Drama, Family

Shannon, a single mother, is forced to chauffeur a wealthy eccentric around town on Christmas Eve while he gives away cash to complete strangers. When a reporter pursues the story, a new romance blossoms.

Director: Eleanore Lindo | Stars: Andrea Roth, Howard Hesseman, Jason Spevack, Yannick Bisson

Votes: 1,403

19. Secret Santa (2015)

78 min | Comedy, Horror

Secret Santa is a feature length film that tells the story of a group of eccentric college kids, struggling to get through the hectic exam period. This Horror/Comedy is a tribute to B-Movie... See full summary »

Director: Mike McMurran | Stars: Annette Wozniak, Geoff Almond, Keegan Chambers, Brent Baird

Votes: 374

20. A Christmas Tree Grows in Colorado (2020 TV Movie)

TV-G | 85 min | Drama, Family

Erin is planning the town's Christmas celebration and must win over Kevin in order to get his spruce tree for the celebration.

Director: Jason Bourque | Stars: Rochelle Aytes, Mark Taylor, Peter Bryant, Laura Bertram

Votes: 851

21. The Perks of Being a Wallflower (2016)

Short, Drama, Romance

A re-shoot of the Christmas Secret Santa scene from the 2012 feature film.

Director: Felipe Pinheiro | Stars: Jeremy Kuharcik, Don Mike, Marina Pratt, Oshini Wanigasekera

Votes: 12

22. 3rd Rock from the Sun (1996–2001)
Episode: Jolly Old St. Dick (1996)

TV-PG | 22 min | Comedy, Family, Sci-Fi

The Solomons experience their first Christmas.

Director: Robert Berlinger | Stars: John Lithgow, Kristen Johnston, French Stewart, Joseph Gordon-Levitt

Votes: 395

23. Becker (1998–2004)
Episode: Santa on Ice (1999)

TV-PG | Comedy

A department store Santa drops by Dr. Becker's waiting room and drops off more than John expected. Also, Reggie's thinking of a Christmas party but will it be a thought that counts?

Director: Andy Ackerman | Stars: Ted Danson, Terry Farrell, Hattie Winston, Shawnee Smith

Votes: 115

24. Friends (1994–2004)
Episode: The One with Chandler in a Box (1997)

TV-PG | 22 min | Comedy, Romance

Chandler tries to earn Joey's forgiveness by lying in a wooden box for six hours. Monica accidentally gets ice in her eye and her doctor turns out to be Richard's son and it's discovered Rachel exchanges the gifts she received in the past.

Director: Peter Bonerz | Stars: Jennifer Aniston, Courteney Cox, Lisa Kudrow, Matt LeBlanc

Votes: 6,455

25. The Office (2005–2013)
Episode: Christmas Party (2005)

TV-14 | 22 min | Comedy

Seeing the party is headed for disastrous boredom, Michael breaks corporate policy to buy alcohol for the staff.

Director: Charles McDougall | Stars: Steve Carell, Rainn Wilson, John Krasinski, Jenna Fischer

Votes: 7,697

26. Sports Night (1998–2000)
Episode: The Reunion (1999)

TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy, Drama, Sport

Dana's brother comes to visit; Natalie asks Dan to review her audition tape.

Director: Dennie Gordon | Stars: Josh Charles, Peter Krause, Felicity Huffman, Joshua Malina

Votes: 126

27. Tru Calling (2003–2005)
Episode: 'Twas the Night Before Christmas... Again (2005)

TV-14 | Drama, Fantasy, Mystery

It's Christmas Eve and a woman who's been dead for months asks Tru for help at the university. Since the woman can't be saved from death, Jack and Tru forget their rivalry and collaborate to find out what she wants from her.

Director: Jesús Salvador Treviño | Stars: Eliza Dushku, Zach Galifianakis, Shawn Reaves, Jason Priestley

Votes: 291

28. God Shave the Queens (2020–2022)
Episode: Stuffing Their Stockings (2020)

20 min | Documentary, Reality-TV

It's the final night of the tour at the Palace Theatre in Manchester, and it's Christmas. Secret Santa is coming to town and it looks like she's bearing gifts for queens that have been more naughty than nice.

Director: Dane McDonald | Stars: Joshua Cargill, Alex Cubb, Alyssa Edwards, Owen Farrow

29. Welcome to Flatch (2022–2023)
Episode: Merry Flatchmas (2022)

TV-14 | 22 min | Comedy

Kelly's father puts her in charge of the Flatch Christmas celebration, and disaster ensues.

Director: Molly McGlynn | Stars: Holmes, Sam Straley, Justin Linville, Taylor Ortega

Votes: 64

30. Ted Lasso (2020–2023)
Episode: Carol of the Bells (2021)

TV-MA | 30 min | Comedy, Drama, Sport

It's Christmas in Richmond. Rebecca enlists Ted for a secret mission, Roy and Keeley search for a miracle and the Higginses open up their home.

Director: Declan Lowney | Stars: Jason Sudeikis, Hannah Waddingham, Jeremy Swift, Phil Dunster

Votes: 8,866

31. Guillermo del Toro's Cabinet of Curiosities (2022)
Episode: The Outside (2022)

TV-MA | 64 min | Drama, Horror, Mystery

Longing to fit in at work, awkward Stacey begins to use a popular lotion that causes an alarming reaction, while an unnerving transformation takes shape.

Director: Ana Lily Amirpour | Stars: Kate Micucci, Martin Starr, Dan Stevens, Kylee Evans

Votes: 11,757

32. 30 Rock (2006–2013)
Episode: Secret Santa (2009)

TV-14 | 30 min | Comedy

Jack hooks up with an old crush who found him on a social networking site, the writers invent a religion to get out of playing Secret Santa with Kenneth, while Pete vows revenge on Jenna for not pitching in on a Christmas present.

Director: Beth McCarthy-Miller | Stars: Tina Fey, Tracy Morgan, Jane Krakowski, Jack McBrayer

Votes: 904

33. Fantasy Island (2021–2023)
Episode: Welcome to the Snow Globe: Part One (2021)

TV-14 | Adventure, Drama, Fantasy

A businesswoman's fantasy of a perfect Christmas and to meet "Mr. Right" tests Roarke in unexpected ways. Meanwhile, Mr. Jones faces his past, while a new Secret Santa tradition has Ruby and Javier looking to the future.

Director: Steven K. Tsuchida | Stars: Roselyn Sanchez, Kiara Barnes, Lindsey Kraft, Eddie Cahill

Votes: 160

34. Bob's Burgers (2011– )
Episode: Gene's Christmas Break (2021)

TV-PG | Animation, Comedy

Gene breaks an extremely rare Christmas record from the '70s, so he and his sisters search for another copy; Teddy tries to do a neighborhood Secret Santa with Bob and Linda.

Directors: Tony Gennaro, Chris Song | Stars: H. Jon Benjamin, Dan Mintz, Eugene Mirman, Larry Murphy

Votes: 483

35. Top Gear (2002–2022)
Episode: Driving Home for Christmas (2021)

TV-MA | Adventure, Sport, Talk-Show

In this special Christmas edition, Freddie, Chris and Paddy play 'car secret Santa' for a festive road trip across Britain, transporting a giant Christmas tree as they head to Top Gear's very own winter wonderland.

Stars: Andrew Flintoff, Chris Harris, Paddy McGuinness

Votes: 99

36. Eureka (2006–2012)
Episode: O Little Town... (2010)

TV-PG | 44 min | Adventure, Comedy, Drama

Sheriff Carter relates a Christmas story in which the defensive field malfunctions trapping everyone in town for the holiday. So Fargo throws a big party, unaware that the town is shrinking. All from a quest for the perfect fruitcake.

Director: Matthew Hastings | Stars: Colin Ferguson, Salli Richardson-Whitfield, Joe Morton, Erica Cerra

Votes: 496

37. All American (2018– )
Episode: Ludacrismas (2022)

TV-PG | 43 min | Drama, Sport

With everyone on holiday break, Spencer, decides to throw an epic Christmas party, with the help of JJ and Asher, as an excuse to bring him and Olivia closer. Jordan gets news about his ... See full summary »

Director: Nikhil Paniz | Stars: Daniel Ezra, Bre-Z, Greta Onieogou, Samantha Logan

Votes: 114

38. Only in America with Larry the Cable Guy (2011– )
Episode: Larry Cuts the Cheese (2011)

TV-14 | 43 min | Documentary

Larry gets the thrill of a lifetime on the deck of the the USS Nimitz. Then he's off to show us why Wisconsin is so famous for cheese. Finally, Larry goes on a "sleigh ride" with the mysterious Secret Santa of Kansas City.

Star: Larry the Cable Guy

Votes: 6

39. Pawn Stars (2009– )
Episode: Santa Chum (2012)

TV-14 | 22 min | Comedy, Reality-TV

Gather round the tree with the Pawn Stars as the guys get ready for their annual Christmas Party. With Chumlee in charge of the planning, can he keep it under budget and earn his Christmas bonus?

Director: Jairus Cobb | Stars: Craig Gottlieb, Corey Harrison, Richard Harrison, Rick Harrison

Votes: 42

40. Numberphile (2011– )
Episode: The Problems with Secret Santa (2016)

11 min | Documentary

Secret Santa is intended to be an anonymous, random gifting pool. But is is neither random nor anonymous in all cases. But Dr. Fry has a clever modification to resolve those deficiencies.

Stars: Hannah Fry, Brady Haran

41. CSI: Crime Scene Investigation (2000–2015)
Episode: The Lost Reindeer (2013)

TV-14 | 43 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery

When a man is found murdered at an elaborate holiday party complete with real snow and live reindeer, the CSI team is brought in to investigate.

Director: Frank Waldeck | Stars: Ted Danson, Elisabeth Shue, George Eads, Jorja Fox

Votes: 400

42. The Vampire Diaries (2009–2017)
Episode: Christmas Through Your Eyes (2014)

TV-14 | 41 min | Drama, Fantasy, Horror

Bonnie tries to replicate her favorite traditions, while reminiscing about happier times with her friends; Sheriff Forbes brings holiday cheer to Caroline at Whitmore College; Alaric turns ... See full summary »

Director: Michael A. Allowitz | Stars: Nina Dobrev, Paul Wesley, Ian Somerhalder, Steven R. McQueen

Votes: 1,201

43. Billions (2016–2023)
Episode: Quality of Life (2016)

TV-MA | 57 min | Drama

A death forces both Axe and Wendy to do some soul searching, while creating a devastating setback for Chuck. In a brilliant counter move, Chuck enlists Lonnie Watley to expose a corrupt judge and grease the wheels for a future move.

Director: Karyn Kusama | Stars: Paul Giamatti, Damian Lewis, Maggie Siff, Malin Akerman

Votes: 1,557

44. The Last Man on Earth (2015–2018)
Episode: Secret Santa (2015)

TV-14 | 22 min | Action, Comedy, Drama

Along with most human life, the virus wiped out normal traditions and holidays. As Christmas approaches, Carol spearheads a "Secret Santa" gift exchange to spread some festive cheer.

Director: Nicholas Jasenovec | Stars: Will Forte, Kristen Schaal, Mel Rodriguez, Cleopatra Coleman

Votes: 736

45. NCIS: New Orleans (2014–2021)
Episode: Blue Christmas (2015)

TV-14 | 43 min | Action, Crime, Drama

When a string of Christmas burglaries turns deadly, the evidence leads the NCIS team to Wade's adopted son, Danny (Christopher Meyer). Also, Lasalle and Brody tease Sonja about the high ... See full summary »

Director: Tony Wharmby | Stars: Scott Bakula, Lucas Black, Zoe McLellan, Rob Kerkovich

Votes: 322

46. Armchair Detectives (2017)
Episode: Mistletoe and Crime (2017)

44 min | Crime, Drama, Game-Show

When the owner of the Mortcliff Training Company is found dead after the office Christmas party, it's clear someone is forgetting it's the season of glad tidings.

Directors: Julian Smith, Martin Smith | Stars: Susan Calman, Stephen Billington, Roger Jean Nsengiyumva, Sarah Baxendale

Votes: 12

47. Whiskey Cavalier (2019)
Episode: Confessions of a Dangerous Mind (2019)

TV-14 | 43 min | Action, Adventure, Comedy

The team heads to Europe to transport a dangerous prisoner for interrogation, and the prisoner is Will's former boss; Jai helps organize a Secret Santa gift exchange for an off-season Spy Christmas.

Director: Jon East | Stars: Scott Foley, Lauren Cohan, Ana Ortiz, Tyler James Williams

Votes: 370

48. Wellington Paranormal (2018–2022)
Episode: Christmas Special (2019)

TV-14 | 20 min | Comedy, Crime, Fantasy

In this spooky festive special, Minogue and O'Leary attend to a number of different paranormal events on a busy Christmas Eve patrol.

Director: Dean Hewison | Stars: Karen O'Leary, Mike Minogue, Maaka Pohatu, Thomas Sainsbury

Votes: 231