Holiday Movie Night Ideas

Last Updated on November 17, 2023

Check out these movie night ideas just in time for the holidays!

Plan the ultimate holiday-themed movie night with the family. Whether you’re doing it for a Christmas date night or just looking for some quality family time, here are some ideas to help with your planning. 

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Movie Ideas

There is certainly no shortage of family-friendly holiday films. But here are 50 popular Christmas films to kickstart the ideation.

1. A Charlie Brown Christmas (1965)
2. The Polar Express (2004)
3. National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation (1989)
4. Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer (1964)
5. Frosty the Snowman (1969)
6. The Muppet Christmas Carol (1992)
7. Elf (2003)
8. The Santa Clause (1994)
9. Home Alone (1990)
10. Candy Cane Lane (2023)
11. The Nightmare Before Christmas (1993)
12. Jingle Jangle: A Christmas Journey (2020)
13. How the Grinch Stole Christmas (2000)
14. Jack Frost (1998)
15. Santa Clause is Comin to Town (1970)
16. Christmas with the Kranks (2004)
17. A Christmas Carol (2009)
18. Santa Hunters (2014)
19. Babes in Toyland (1997)
20. Jingle All the Way (1996)
21. Mickey’s Once Upon a Christmas (1999)
22. Mickey’s Twice Upon a Christmas (2004)
23. Arthur Christmas (2011)
24. A Flintstone Christmas (1977)
25. Ernest Saves Christmas (1988)
26. Barbie in the Nutcracker (2001)
27. Let it Snow (2019)
28. It’s a Very Merry Muppet Christmas Movie (2002)
29. A Christmas Prince (2017)
30. The Santa Clause 2 (2002)
31. The Santa Clause 3: The Escape Clause (2006)
32. I’ll Be Home for Christmas (1998)
33. Grandma Got Run Over by a Reindeer (2000)
34. Gremlins (1984)
35. I Want a Dog for Christmas, Charlie Brown (2003)
36. Klaus (2019)
37. Best. Christmas. Ever! (2023)
38. Noelle (2019)
39. Dashing Through the Snow (2023)
40. Santa Claws (2014)
41. Prancer (1989)
42. Last Christmas (2019)
43. The Christmas Chronicles (2018)
44. Scrooged (1988)
45. The Search for Santa Paws (2010)
46. A Cinderella Christmas Story: Christmas Wish (2019)
47. One Christmas Wish (2015)
48. How the Grinch Stole Christmas (2000)
49. Northpole (2014)
50. Northpole 2: Open for Christmas (2015)

Can’t Forget the Snacks!

Now that you’ve selected your movie, you have to choose some yummy snacks! Check out the suggestions below to start building your grocery list. 

• Popcorn! (of course)
• Chips
• Pretzels
• Cookies
• Kevin Mccallister’s Sundae 
• Brownies
• Donut holes
• Rice Krispy Treats
• Charlie Brown Marshmallow Pops
• Christmas Chex Mix
• Pizza bagels
• Dogs in a Sweater
• Mini Tacos
• Cheeseburger sliders

You could also use any of these Christmas appetizer ideas!

Wrapping Up

Pull out the matching PJs, the cozy blankets, and slippers, and enjoy the ultimate holiday movie night with your family using these ideas.

Happy Holidays!