Where to Stream 9 Christmas Movie Staples From ‘Home Alone’ to ‘The Holiday’
December is here and that means it’s time to watch Christmas movies! Ahead, find out where to stream some Christmas movie staples like the classic It’s a Wonderful Life to modern classics such as The Holiday and Elf.
1. ‘Home Alone’
First up is Home Alone. The 1990 Christmas movie staple, as well as the subsequent installments in the franchise, are streaming on Disney+. Yes, that means Home Alone 2 (1992), Home Alone 3 (1997), Home Alone 4 (2002), and the more recent Home Alone: The Holiday Heist (2012) and Home Sweet Home Alone (2021) are all available to stream.
2. ‘Miracle on 34th Street’
Not only is Home Alone on Disney+ but so is Miracle on 34th Street. That includes both the 1947 original starring Natalie Wood and the 1997 remake with Mara Wilson. Do a Christmas movie marathon and watch them back-to-back or watch one or the other. Bottom line, Disney+ is the place to go for streaming Miracle on 34th Street this month.
3. ‘The Holiday’
It’s December and that means it’s time for The Holiday. Watch Iris (Kate Winslet) and Amanda (Cameron Diaz) switch houses for two weeks in this popular Nancy Meyers rom-com. Drool over the interiors—ahem, Meyers’ kitchens are the stuff of Pinterest board dreams—and, of course, Amanda’s cozy winter wardrobe.
The Holiday is currently streaming on Amazon Prime Video.
4. ‘Elf’
Santa’s coming! And what better way to celebrate than with a December viewing—or five or 10—of Elf? The 2003 comedy about Buddy the Elf (Will Ferrell) is streaming on Hulu and Max. Additionally, it’s available to Disney+ premium subscribers. And, of course, like most, if not all, of the Christmas movie staples on this list, they’ll air on TV many times throughout the month.
5. ‘Jack Frost’
See young Charlie (Joseph Cross) reconnect with his dad, Jack Frost, played by Emmy winner Michael Keaton when he magically takes the form of a snowman. (George Clooney was originally slated for the role.) Jack Frost is streaming on Hulu. It’s also available to watch for free on Sling TV.
6. ‘National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation’
Ready for Christmas with the Griswold family? National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation is streaming on multiple platforms. Watch the John Hughes-directed comedy on Hulu or Max and try—and probably fail—not to quote every hilarious line from Clark Griswold (Chevy Chase), Ellen Griswold (Beverly D’Angelo), and the rest.
7. ‘Die Hard’
Debates about whether or not it’s a holiday movie aside, there’s no arguing that, for some, Die Hard is a staple come Christmastime. See Bruce Willis in his iconic role as John McClane by streaming Die Hard on AMC+, Amazon Prime Video, and/or Hulu.
Bonus: Die Hard is also available to stream on Pluto TV, Tubi, and The Roku Channel for free, no subscription required.
8. ‘A Christmas Story’
Good news, fans of A Christmas Story. It’s available on not one, not two, but three major streaming services. That means seeing Ralphie’s (Peter Billingsley) quest to get a Red Ryder has never been easier or more convenient.
Stream A Christmas Story on Max—with a subscription—or Hulu and Amazon Prime Video with a premium subscription.
9 ‘It’s a Wonderful Life’
Last but certainly not least is It’s a Wonderful Life. Directed by Frank Capra, the 1946 movie has been a firm Christmas staple on must-watch lists during the holiday season for decades. Stream it on Amazon Prime Video.
