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1. The Blue Lagoon (1980)

R | 104 min | Adventure, Drama, Romance

In the Victorian period, two children are shipwrecked on a tropical island in the South Pacific. With no adults to guide them, the two make a simple life together, unaware that sexual maturity will eventually intervene.

Director: Randal Kleiser | Stars: Brooke Shields, Christopher Atkins, Leo McKern, William Daniels

Votes: 76,807 | Gross: $58.85M

2. 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: 328,243 | Gross: $162.83M

3. How the Grinch Stole Christmas (2000)

PG | 104 min | Comedy, Family, Fantasy

On the outskirts of Whoville lives a green, revenge-seeking Grinch who plans to ruin Christmas for all of the citizens of the town.

Director: Ron Howard | Stars: Jim Carrey, Taylor Momsen, Kelley, Jeffrey Tambor

Votes: 291,919 | Gross: $260.04M

4. Giant (1956)

G | 201 min | Drama, Western

Sprawling epic covering the life of a Texas cattle rancher and his family and associates.

Director: George Stevens | Stars: Elizabeth Taylor, Rock Hudson, James Dean, Carroll Baker

Votes: 42,332

5. Krampus (I) (2015)

PG-13 | 98 min | Comedy, Fantasy, Horror

A boy who has a bad Christmas accidentally summons a festive demon to his family home.

Director: Michael Dougherty | Stars: Adam Scott, Toni Collette, David Koechner, Allison Tolman

Votes: 84,177 | Gross: $42.59M

6. Home Alone: The Holiday Heist (2012 TV Movie)

Unrated | 87 min | Comedy, Crime, Family

Finn Baxter sets up booby traps to catch the ghost of his new home's former occupant, then discovers that he must protect the house and his sister from three bumbling art thieves.

Director: Peter Hewitt | Stars: Christian Martyn, Eddie Steeples, Jodelle Ferland, Doug Murray

Votes: 12,593

7. The Knight Before Christmas (2019)

TV-PG | 92 min | Adventure, Comedy, Drama

A medieval English knight is magically transported to present-day America where he falls for a high school science teacher who is disillusioned by love.

Director: Monika Mitchell | Stars: Vanessa Hudgens, Josh Whitehouse, Emmanuelle Chriqui, Ella Kenion

Votes: 20,399

8. Blackadder's Christmas Carol (1988 TV Movie)

43 min | Comedy, History

After a genial spirit shows the benevolent Ebenezer Blackadder visions of his unscrupulous ancestors, he resolves to mend his generous ways.

Director: Richard Boden | Stars: Rowan Atkinson, Tony Robinson, Miranda Richardson, Stephen Fry

Votes: 13,988

9. A Cinderella Christmas (2016 TV Movie)

Unrated | 93 min | Comedy, Romance

After a wealthy celebrity falls in love with a mystery woman at his Christmas masquerade ball, he attempts to discover her true identity.

Director: Tosca Musk | Stars: Emma Rigby, Peter Porte, Sarah Stouffer, Leland B. Martin

Votes: 3,546

10. 'Twas the Night Before Christmas (1974 TV Movie)

TV-G | 25 min | Animation, Comedy, Family

When a town learns that Santa Claus has struck it off his delivery schedule due to an insulting letter, a way must be found to change his mind.

Directors: Jules Bass, Arthur Rankin Jr. | Stars: Joel Grey, Tammy Grimes, John McGiver, George Gobel

Votes: 3,789

11. The Grinch Musical! (2020 TV Movie)

TV-PG | 120 min | Family, Musical

A live-action TV adaptation of the Broadway stage musical based on the Dr. Seuss classic "How The Grinch Stole Christmas." As the citizens of Whoville prepare to welcome the holidays, the ... See full summary »

Directors: Julia Knowles, Max Webster | Stars: Matthew Morrison, Denis O'Hare, Booboo Stewart, Claire Machin

Votes: 981

12. Make the Yuletide Gay (2009)

Not Rated | 89 min | Comedy, Romance

A gay student who is "out" at college but not to his family receives an unexpected visit from his boyfriend while at home during the holidays.

Director: Rob Williams | Stars: Keith Jordan, Wyatt Fenner, Steve Callahan, Adamo Ruggiero

Votes: 3,794

13. Tiny Christmas (2017 TV Movie)

TV-G | 66 min | Comedy, Family, Fantasy

A clumsy elf accidentally shrinks two kids on Christmas Eve, forcing them to navigate holiday hazards to make it home safely.

Director: Jonathan A. Rosenbaum | Stars: Riele Downs, Lizzy Greene, Graeme McComb, Panou

Votes: 322

14. Christmas at Pee-wee's Playhouse (1988 TV Movie)

TV-PG | 49 min | Comedy, Family, Musical

Pee-Wee Herman throws a Christmas party at his playhouse with his friends and some celebrity guests.

Directors: Wayne Orr, Paul Reubens | Stars: Paul Reubens, Kevin Carlson, Laurence Fishburne, Aaron Fletcher

Votes: 1,653

15. 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

16. Touching Home (2008)

PG-13 | 108 min | Drama, Sport

The true story about a father struggling to make amends with his twin sons as they pursue their dreams of professional baseball.

Directors: Logan Miller, Noah Miller | Stars: Ed Harris, Brad Dourif, Robert Forster, Evan Jones

Votes: 795

17. 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: Dave Foley, Sarah Chalke, Mason Cotton, David DeLuise

Votes: 4,011

18. 'Twas the Night (2001 TV Movie)

TV-G | 84 min | Comedy, Family

A mischievous 14-year-old boy and his irresponsible uncle almost ruin Christmas when they decide to take Santa's new high-tech sleigh for a joyride.

Director: Nick Castle | Stars: Josh Zuckerman, Brenda Grate, Bryan Cranston, Jefferson Mappin

Votes: 1,250

19. Magic Stocking (2015 TV Movie)

86 min | Comedy, Drama, Fantasy

A young widow's daughter is given a tattered old Christmas stocking at a holiday craft sale, but her mother is skeptical of its magic when it seems to create small trinkets on its own.

Director: David Winning | Stars: Bridget Regan, Victor Webster, Iris Quinn, Imogen Tear

Votes: 1,726

20. Playboy: Playmates Unwrapped (2001 Video)

Unrated | 53 min | Documentary, Romance

Eight erotic vignettes with Christmas themes involving Playboy Playmates in various states of undress.

Director: Scott Allen | Stars: Kerissa Fare, Shannon Stewart, Buffy Tyler, Neferteri Shepherd

Votes: 141

21. Trading Christmas (2010 TV Movie)

TV-G | 87 min | Comedy, Romance

A Teacher from Washington state decides to do a house swap with a Boston Professor to be able to surprise and spend Christmas with her daughter.

Director: Michael M. Scott | Stars: Tom Cavanagh, Faith Ford, Gil Bellows, Gabrielle Miller

Votes: 1,906

22. Strange Confession (1945)

Passed | 62 min | Crime, Drama, Horror

A scientist who is working on a cure for influenza is victimized by his unscrupulous boss, who releases the vaccine before it's ready, resulting in tragedy.

Director: John Hoffman | Stars: Lon Chaney Jr., Brenda Joyce, J. Carrol Naish, Milburn Stone

Votes: 741

23. The Monster's Christmas (1981 TV Movie)

47 min | Adventure, Family, Fantasy

In her bed on Christmas Eve, a little girl reads an illustrated storybook entitled "The Monster's Christmas" to her teddy bear as something sneaks around in the trees outside her window. ... See full summary »

Director: Yvonne Mackay | Stars: Paul Farrell, Lee Hatherly, Paul Jenden, Bernard Kearns

Votes: 95

24. Prep & Landing: Naughty vs. Nice (2011 TV Movie)

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

Lanny and Wayne race to recover classified North Pole technology.

Directors: Kevin Deters, Stevie Wermers | Stars: Dave Foley, Derek Richardson, Sarah Chalke, Rob Riggle

Votes: 2,273

25. Elf-Man (2011)

Not Rated | 86 min | Comedy, Family, Fantasy

An Elf is left behind by Santa to help rescue the Harper family from a lousy Christmas. The Elf and the family get more than they bargained for, as the kids help the Elf discover his special powers and true identity as a budding superhero.

Director: Ethan Wiley | Stars: Jason 'Wee Man' Acuña, Jeffrey Combs, Mackenzie Astin, Mirelly Taylor

Votes: 780

26. Arthur's Perfect Christmas (2000 TV Movie)

TV-Y | 60 min | Animation, Comedy, Family

Arthur, D.W., and their family and friends prepare to make the best Christmas ever in Elwood City - but obstacles get in their way.

Director: Greg Bailey | Stars: Michael Yarmush, Oliver Grainger, Bruce Dinsmore, Daniel Brochu

Votes: 619

27. Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer (1948)

TV-G | 8 min | Animation, Short, Family

Santa and his sleigh crash into some trees while attempting to deliver presents on a foggy Christmas Eve. Rudolph is enlisted to lead the sleigh and is hailed as a hero.

Director: Max Fleischer | Star: Paul Wing

Votes: 890

28. The Night Before Christmas (1905)

9 min | Animation, Short, Family

It's December 24th, and 'Santa Claus' is busy feeding his reindeer and finishing up the toys that he will soon deliver. Meanwhile, the children in a large family hang their stockings over ... See full summary »

Director: Edwin S. Porter

Votes: 667

29. Ski for Two (1944)

Approved | 7 min | Animation, Family, Short

Woody Woodpecker goes on a ski vacation at the Swiss Chard Lodge where Wally Walrus is the proprietor.

Director: Shamus Culhane | Stars: Mel Blanc, Ben Hardaway, Jack Mather, Lee Sweetland

Votes: 197

30. The Shanty Where Santy Claus Lives (1933)

Passed | 7 min | Animation, Short, Comedy

Christmas Eve. A poor orphan boy trudges through the snow, pathetically. He finally arrives at his miserable cabin. While he is crying, Santa arrives and, singing the title song, offers to ... See full summary »

Directors: Hugh Harman, Rudolf Ising | Stars: Rudolf Ising, The King's Men, Johnny Murray, The Rhythmettes

Votes: 453

31. Hector's Hectic Life (1948)

Passed | 6 min | Animation, Short, Comedy

Hector is a dog with an easy life and the run of the house when the lady of the house gives him a warning...one more mess and you're out. Hector would be okay if not for the fact that three... See full summary »

Directors: Bill Tytla, George Germanetti | Star: Mae Questel

Votes: 296

32. Santa Claus (1898)

1 min | Short, Family, Fantasy

Brother and sister are sent to bed on Christmas Eve, and while they are asleep, Santa Claus comes down the chimney and fills their waiting stockings with toys.

Director: George Albert Smith | Stars: Laura Bayley, Dorothy Smith, Harold Smith

Votes: 1,074

33. Umezu Kazuo: Kyôfu gekijô - Purezento (2005)

49 min | Horror

A murderous Santa Claus terrorizes a Christmas party at a hotel.

Director: Yûdai Yamaguchi | Stars: Seiko Iwaidô, Takamasa Suga, Yôko Mitsuya, Hitomi Kurihara

Votes: 157

34. Gifts from the Air (1937)

8 min | Animation, Short

A toy soldier asks Santa Claus to make a special visit to a poor orphaned boy on Christmas.

Director: Ben Harrison | Stars: The Radio Rogues, Eddie Bartell, Dorothy Compton, Beatrice Hagen

Votes: 124

35. Santa's Surprise (1947)

Approved | 9 min | Animation, Short, Comedy

Five children from around the world follow Santa home on Christmas Eve, and decide to give him some extra help around the workshop.

Directors: Seymour Kneitel, Myron Waldman | Stars: Jack Mercer, Mae Questel

Votes: 377

36. Christmas Night (1933)

G | 7 min | Animation, Short, Family

On Christmas Eve, the Little King sneaks two tramps into the castle. The next morning, the three men are thrilled by the presents Santa left behind.

Directors: Oscar E. Soglow, James Tyer

Votes: 209

37. Santa Claus (1925)

Not Rated | 29 min | Short, Family, Fantasy

Two children sneak out of their bedroom on the night of December 24, so that they can ask 'Santa Claus' where he lives and what he does the rest of the year.

Director: Frank E. Kleinschmidt

Votes: 223

38. Knights for a Day (1936)

Approved | 7 min | Animation, Short

Meany, Miny and Moe, the three monkeys, start out to sing Christmas carols, but wind up doing a good deed for Widow Duck and her family. The stockings were empty at the Duck house so they ... See full summary »

Directors: Walter Lantz, Manuel Moreno

Votes: 9

39. Santa's Pocket Watch (1980)

20 min | Animation, Short, Family

A young boy's Christmas wish to meet Santa Claus is fulfilled when he flies him to the North Pole on Christmas Eve to a party with a host of humorous elves

Director: Pete Parsons | Star: William Rushton

Votes: 71

40. Jumping with Toy (1957)

Approved | 6 min | Animation, Short, Comedy

A hungry fox disguises himself as Santa Claus, and arms himself with deadly gifts, hoping to make a duck dinner out of Baby Huey.

Directors: Dave Tendlar, Wm. B. Pattengill | Stars: Jackson Beck, Mae Questel, Sid Raymond

Votes: 33

41. Christopher Campbell a.k.a. FenyxFyre attempts to break a Guinness World Record (2019 Video)

6 min | Documentary, Short

Stunt performer Christopher Campbell, a.k.a. FenyxFyre, handles his post-traumatic stress by breaking world records. Here the fire-breather attempts to set an official record for flames blown in 30 seconds.

Director: Kelli Kieley | Stars: Wr. Christopher Campbell, Stacey Annatomy Porter

42. Santa Claus vs. Cupid (1915)

Not Rated | 16 min | Short, Drama, Romance

A desperate man and two romantic rivals encounter one another at a Christmas party.

Director: Will Louis | Stars: Raymond McKee, Billy Casey, Guido Colucci, Edith Wright

Votes: 232

43. Elettra Lamborghini: A mezzanotte (2021 Music Video)

3 min | Music

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Director: Gianluca Catania | Stars: Elettra Lamborghini, Santiago Ferrari

44. Will & Grace (1998–2020)
Episode: All About Christmas Eve (2002)

TV-14 | 21 min | Comedy, Romance

"On Christmas Eve, Grace is torn when she has only two tickets to "The Nutcracker" musical and can't take both her best friend Will and new husband Leo (Grammy-winning guest star Harry ... See full summary »

Director: James Burrows | Stars: Eric McCormack, Debra Messing, Megan Mullally, Sean Hayes

Votes: 300

45. ABC Weekend Specials (1977–1995)
Episode: The Velveteen Rabbit (1985)

TV-Y | 30 min | Animation, Adventure, Comedy

Robert (voiced by Josh Rodine) is convinced that his toy rabbit is real. When he contracts scarlet fever, the rabbit is considered the cause of the illness and ordered to be burned. He is ... See full summary »

Stars: Chub Bailly, Jodi Carlisle, Peter Cullen, Brian Cummings

Votes: 39

46. Kirstie's Handmade Christmas (2014– )
Episode: Episode #8.14 (2019)

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Nicolette, Janet, Nicky, and Ros vie for this year's Christmas stocking trophy.

Directors: Molly Fraser, Amy Jenkins, Peter Jones, George Cathro | Star: Kirstie Allsopp

47. Psych (2006–2014)
Episode: Gus's Dad May Have Killed an Old Guy (2007)

TV-PG | 43 min | Comedy, Crime, Mystery

Gus' dad is accused of murdering the meanest man in the neighborhood, and he enlists Shawn's help to clear him.

Director: Oz Scott | Stars: James Roday Rodriguez, Dulé Hill, Timothy Omundson, Maggie Lawson

Votes: 1,077

48. The Bold and the Beautiful (1987– )
Episode: Episode #1.5467 (2008)

TV-14 | Drama, Romance

Thanks to her family, Taylor manages to feel joy, rather than pain, at the Christmas party. Nick proposes to Katie.

Director: Jennifer Howard | Stars: Drew Tyler Bell, Cameron Carr, McKenzie Carr, Susan Flannery

49. It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia (2005– )
Episode: A Very Sunny Christmas (2009)

TV-MA | 43 min | Comedy

Dennis and Dee decide to teach Frank a lesson "A Christmas Carol"-style, and Mac and Charlie learn some shocking things about their childhood Christmas traditions.

Director: Fred Savage | Stars: Charlie Day, Glenn Howerton, Rob McElhenney, Kaitlin Olson

Votes: 5,373

50. Lie to Me (2009–2011)
Episode: Secret Santa (2009)

TV-14 | 60 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery

During the holiday season, Lightman goes to Afghanistan to assist in a mission to rescue two captured marines, and his only source of intelligence is an American expatriate.

Director: Michael Zinberg | Stars: Tim Roth, Kelli Williams, Brendan Hines, Monica Raymund

Votes: 843