25 Christmas Movies on Amazon Prime Video to Stream Right Now

Grab the popcorn… and candy canes!

‘Tis the season to snuggle up on the couch and cast your eyes on the screen because your favorite holiday movies are now available to stream.

Amazon Prime Video has a number of titles on the platform, ranging from Christmas classics like 1946’s It’s a Wonderful Life and 1954’s White Christmas to more modern family favorites like Elf starring Will Ferrell and Home Alone starring Macaulay Culkin. The streamer also has seasonal staples, like the animated sing-along-hit Frozen. For a good conversation starter this holiday season, Amazon Prime Video also made the infamously-debated Die Hard (is it or is it not a Christmas movie?) and the Tim Burton holiday film The Nightmare Before Christmas available to stream.

Plus, new flicks like the Eddie Murphy-led Candy Cane Lane will premiere ahead of the holiday. Now the hard part. Which film to watch first?

Ahead, here’s the best holiday movies on Amazon Prime Video to stream now.

Candy Cane Lane

Eddie Murphy in Candy Cane Lane.

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Eddie Murphy’s holiday-movie debut is sure to be sweet! Starring opposite Tracee Ellis Ross, Jillian Bell and more in the soon-to-be-released film Candy Cane Lane, Murphy’s got his work cut out for him this Christmas.

In fact, his character Chris finds himself in quite the yuletide pickle after making a Christmas wish that brings some unwanted consequences. According to a synopsis of the film, which is directed by Reginald Hudlin, Chris is “on a mission to win his neighborhood’s annual Christmas home decoration contest.”

Watch Candy Cane Lane on Amazon Prime Video on Nov. 30

National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation

Chevy Chase in National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation.

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Is Christmas really holly and jolly if the Griswolds aren’t involved? Based on Hughes’ short story “Christmas ’59” which was published in National Lampoon, this 1989 holiday comedy is perfect for the whole family to enjoy.

National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation follows Clark Griswold, played by Chevy Chase, as he does everything in his power to ensure his family has the best holiday ever. In doing so, he is determined to show them a fun-filled, old-fashioned Christmas.

Watch National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation on Amazon Prime Video

The Nightmare Before Christmas

Jack Skellington in The Nightmare Before Christmas.
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Forgot to tune in on Halloween? Have no fear! The Nightmare Before Christmas doubles as a frightening, yet festive film as viewers join in the misadventures of Jack Skellington. Will the beloved “Pumpkin King” stick to his Halloweentown habits or kidnap Santa Claus in an attempt to take over Christmastown? Turn on this 1993 scary-good movie, starring Danny Elfman, to find out!

Watch The Nightmare Before Christmas on Amazon Prime Video

Frozen

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This seasonal hit will have you singing during and after the film! While this animated princess picture isn’t technically a Christmas film, its icy vibe set in the kingdom of Arendelle makes for a perfect winter watch.

Frozen chronicles fearless Anna (played by Kristen Bell) who embarks on an adventurous journey — encountering Everest-like conditions and meeting mystical trolls and cute snowman Olaf — to find her sister Elsa (played by Idina Menzel), whose icy powers have trapped the kingdom in winter forever.

Watch Frozen on Amazon Prime Video

Home Alone

Macaulay Culkin in Home Alone.

It must be Christmas if the Wet Bandits are in town! This festive film (which has released two sequels since the first movie premiered in 1990) has been a seasonal staple throughout three decades.

Home Alone follows the youngster Kevin McCallister (played by Macaulay Culkin) who was — you guessed it — mistakenly left home alone by his family. With his family away, it’s up to him to defend the house from the two con men who try to rob the McCallister home.

Watch Home Alone on Amazon Prime Video

Elf

Will Ferrell in Elf.

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Make yourself a bowl of maple syrup-drenched spaghetti and feast your eyes on Elf, a quotable Christmas comedy-turned-classic! As he makes his way from the North Pole to New York City, join Buddy the Elf (played by Will Ferrell) on his journey through the seven layers of the candy cane forest in search of his biological father while rediscovering the origins of Christmas.

Watch Elf on Amazon Prime Video

Love Actually

Andrew Lincoln and Keira Knightley in Love Actually.

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Aren’t the holidays romantic? Love Actually explores just that, becoming a near-instant holiday classic since its premiere two decades ago.

The 2003 rom-com follows the lives of eight very different couples who navigate the complexities of romance, family, weddings and airports at Christmastime. The late Alan Rickman, Hugh Grant, Colin Firth, Liam Neeson and Emma Thompson are among the names in the star-studded cast.

Watch Love Actually on Amazon Prime Video

Dr. Seuss’ The Grinch

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He may be a mean one, but the holidays wouldn’t be complete without him! Universal Pictures’ rendition of Dr. Seuss’ The Grinch tells the story of a cynical grump who goes on a mission to steal Christmas. However, thanks to a sweet young girl’s generous holiday spirit, he has a change of heart.

Watch Dr. Seuss’ The Grinch on Amazon Prime Video

It’s a Wonderful Life

It’s a Wonderful Life.

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Christmas is all about the classics, right? It’s a Wonderful Life annually tops the list of must-watch holiday movies, as it’s been a seasonal staple since 1947.

The story chronicles the life of George Bailey (played by James Stewart), a desperately frustrated businessman who puts his personal dreams aside to help others in his community. After finding himself in a difficult situation, an angel pays him a visit to show him what life would be like if he had never existed.

Watch It’s a Wonderful Life on Amazon Prime Video

White Christmas 

Rosemary Clooney, Danny Kaye, Bing Crosby and Vera-Ellen in ‘White Christmas’.

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Another holiday classic! 1954’s White Christmas stars singers Bing Crosby as Bob Wallace and Danny Kaye as Phil Davis who join sister act Rosemary Clooney as Betty and Vera-Ellen as Judy Haynes to perform a Christmas show in rural Vermont post World War II. It’s a fun-filled musical extravaganza!

Watch White Christmas on Amazon Prime Video

The Polar Express

The Polar Express.

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Can you hear the bells? The Polar Express chronicles the magical journey of a doubting young boy who boards a mysterious train on Christmas Eve, joining a slew of other children as they make their way up to the North Pole. There, they learn that the wonder of the holiday is still alive — but only if they believe.

Watch The Polar Express on Amazon Prime Video

The Muppet Christmas Carol

Robin the Frog, Kermit and Miss Piggy in ‘The Muppet Christmas Carol’.

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Surely you’re familiar with Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol — well, Walt Disney Pictures presents the Yuletide classic, with a Muppet twist! A unique rendition of the holiday hit follows Kermit the Frog as Bob Cratchit, the put-upon clerk of Ebenezer Scrooge (played by Michael Caine).

Plus, Scrooge’s cold heart is put on display as the Ghosts of Christmas Past, Present, and Future attempt to show him the error of his ways through the magic of Jim Henson’s Muppets — including Miss Piggy, Gonzo, Fozzie Bear and more!

Watch The Muppet Christmas Carol on Amazon Prime Video

It’s a Very Merry Muppet Christmas Movie

It’s a Very Merry Muppet Christmas Movie.

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Can’t get enough of the Muppets? Fortunately, there’s more fun in store from the puppet pals! It’s a Very Merry Muppet Christmas Movie follows Kermit the Frog, Fozzie Bear, Gonzo, Miss Piggy and the entire Muppet gang in a holly-jolly holiday classic that will bring smiles to those who stream.

Watch It’s a Very Merry Muppet Christmas Movie on Amazon Prime Video

The Preacher’s Wife

Whitney Houston in the new movie “The Preachers Wife”.

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A heart-warming film for a chilly, winter night. A remake of the Cary Grant classic, The Preacher’s Wife tells the story of an inner-city pastor (played by Courtney B. Vance) who becomes discouraged with his never-ending struggle, seeks help from God (played by Denzel Washington) and gets it in the form of an angel from above.

Whitney Houston is the preacher’s wife, so you can guarantee it will include great music comprised of best-selling gospel numbers throughout the film as well!

Watch The Preacher’s Wife on Amazon Prime Video

Die Hard

Bruce Willis in ‘Die Hard’.

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Whether you consider it a Christmas movie or not, this action-packed film is streamable! Originating from Roderick Thorp’s 1979 novel Nothing Lasts Forever, 1988’s Die Hard follows hard-nosed New York City cop John McClane (played by Bruce Willis) as he wages a one-man war against a band of cold-blooded thieves in Los Angeles.

As for whether Die Hard is a Christmas movie? The question has notoriously been debated since the film’s setting takes place on Dec. 25. However, it doesn’t employ any holiday-related themes or storylines despite being set on Christmas Day.

Watch Die Hard on Amazon Prime Video

The Man Who Invented Christmas

Dan Stevens and Christopher Plummer in “The Man Who Invented Christmas”.

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A look behind the bah-humbug! The Main Who Invented Christmas is a 2017 biographical comedy-drama film that takes Scrooge lovers on the magical journey that led to the creation of Ebenezer, Tiny Tim and other classic characters from A Christmas Carol.

Watch The Man Who Invented Christmas on Amazon Prime Video

Christmas Comes to Willow Creek

John Schneider and Tom Wopat in ‘Christmas Comes to Willow Creek’.

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Blizzards, breakdowns and brothers, oh my! 1987’s Christmas Comes to Willow Creek follows bros Ray (played by John Schneider) and Pete (played by Tom Wopat) who spend several days in an 18-wheeler delivering toys from California to Alaska. However, they undergo various complications when their truck breaks down along the way.

Watch Christmas Comes to Willow Creek on Amazon Prime Video

One Special Night

Julie Andrews in ‘One Special Night’.

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Love (and snow) is in the air! An adaptation of Jan Hartman’s A Winter Visitor, 1999’s One Special Night follows the sweet story of a construction contractor (played by James Garner) and a pediatric cardiologist (played by Julie Andrews) who find themselves stranded together during the holiday due to a heavy snowstorm.

As a result, the couple has no choice but to spend time together — and as a result, gradually learn about each other’s lives and become undeniably drawn to one another in a small abandoned cabin despite their many differences.

Watch One Special Night on Amazon Prime Video

Christmas for a Dollar

Christmas for a Dollar.

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‘Tis the season for acts of kindness. 2013’s Christmas for a Dollar follows a woman and her children who are left homeless in their small town after her husband leaves with all their money. To make ends meet, she picks up a job at a diner and gets a little help from some kind locals to help her through the challenging times.

Watch Christmas for a Dollar on Amazon Prime Video

Last Holiday

Queen Latifah and LL Cool J in ‘Last Holiday’.

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Queen Latifah’s living life to the fullest in this holiday film. The actress stars in 2006’s Last Holiday as Georgia Byrd, an introverted saleswoman who learns she has a terminal illness, which prompts her to reflect on her overly cautious life.

Therefore, she turns that lifestyle around by withdrawing her life savings, jetting off to Europe and living like a millionaire. Georgia charms everyone she meets with her upbeat personality; however, finds she’s only missing her longtime crush Sean Matthews (played by LL Cool J).

Watch Last Holiday on Amazon Prime Video

A Christmas Solo

A Christmas Solo.

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Tinsel and entanglements. A Christmas Solo chronicles the life of two single parents who stumble into the possibility of love for Christmas, only to learn that their daughters are tangled in an intense rivalry at school. Will the result be a peaceful holiday season for all?

Watch A Christmas Solo on Amazon Prime Video

Beyond Christmas

Aubrey Smith, Jean Parker, Charles Winninger, Harry Carey, Sr., Richard Carlson in ‘Beyond Tomorrow’.

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A 1940 classic that’s perfect for today! Beyond Christmas is an uplifting story that’s set on Christmas Eve in N.Y.C. and follows three elderly businessmen (played by Harry Carey, C. Aubrey Smith and Charles Winninger) who are preparing to enjoy a festive dinner together. Meanwhile, they receive visits from two kind strangers who come to return a wallet they believed was lost.

Watch Beyond Christmas on Amazon Prime Video

The Most Wonderful Time of the Year

2008’s The Most Wonderful Time of the Year.

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This film will have much mistletoeing and hearts will be glowing! The Most Wonderful Time of the Year tells the story of a hard-working, single mother who tackles Christmas with a business-minded approach. Along the way, she falls for a stranger her uncle (played by Henry Winkler) brings home for the holidays; however, he is unimpressed with her attitude towards Christmas.

Watch The Most Wonderful Time of the Year on Amazon Prime Video

Mariah Carey’s All I Want for Christmas Is You

Mariah Carey’s “All I Want for Christmas Is You”.

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It may be cold outside, but your voice will be warmed up after watching this film! Based off the Queen of Christmas’ hit song of the same name, Mariah Carey’s All I Want for Christmas Is You will have you singing and smiling from start to finish.

The 2017 animated movie follows a young girl named Mariah who dreams of getting a puppy for Christmas. To prove she’s responsible, she pet-sits a mischievous pup named Jack — therefore, turning the family’s holiday extravaganza upside down.

Watch Mariah Carey’s All I Want for Christmas Is You on Amazon Prime Video

8-Bit Christmas

Winslow Fegley and Steve Zahn in ‘8-Bit Christmas’.

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If the latest and greatest game or gadget tops your child’s wish list, then 8-Bit Christmas is the film for you! Based on the Kevin Jakubowski novel of the same name, the Neil Patrick Harris-led comedy chronicles a 10-year-old’s quest to get the video game system of his dreams.

Watch 8-Bit Christmas on Prime Video

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