The most wonderful time of the year is among us and if you couldn’t tell, we are SO READY! There are so many fun things to do to celebrate the holiday season, and as always, we’ve got you covered with everything from gift guides, yummy holiday treats, and the season’s best events. To kick off the holiday season the right way, here’s our list of must-watch movies to get you in the holiday spirit! You can find all of these movies in one place, too; try Sling TV today.
1. The Santa Clause
Genre: Comedy/Fantasy
Starring: Time Allen, Eric Loyd, & Wendy Crewson
What would you do if you found out your dad was Santa Clause? This one needs no introduction. We all know and LOVE The Santa Clause; it’s a holiday classic. This sweet and hilarious movie is sure to get you in the Holiday spirit, and guess what? All three of the movies are available throughout December on Sling TV *wink wink*
2. How the Grinch Stole Christmas
Genre: Family/Fantasy
Starring: Jim Carrey, Taylor Momsen, & Christine Baranski
Ah yes, another holy grail holiday movie! Aside from the family fun that is How the Grinch Stole Christmas, here are some more reasons you need to add this movie to your watch list:
1. Jim Carrey as the Grinch
2. The meme-able moments
3. Baby Grinch
3. Home Alone
Genre: Family/Comedy
Starring: Macaulay Culkin, Joe Pesci, & Daniel Stern
This has to be a holiday movie staple in every home. No matter how many times you watch it, it truly never gets old. On the off chance you haven’t seen it, you can make things right and watch Kevin defend his home against burglars after his family leaves him to go to Paris on a Christmas vacation.
4. Life-Size 2: A Christmas Eve
Genre: Fantasy/Comedy
Starring: Tyra Banks & Francia Raisa
Life-Size is a childhood favorite! Miss Tyra Banks and Lindsay Lohan stole our hearts in 2000 when the first Life-Size premiered on Disney Channel and if you haven’t seen the second one, be prepared to fall in love all over again! Life-Size 2 is going to give you all the childhood feels AND get you in the holiday spirit.
5. Frosty the Snowman
Genre: Musical/Fantasy
Starring: Jimmy Durante, Billy De Wolfe, & Paul Frees
If you have any kiddos in your life (even if you don’t…watch it either way!), Frosty the Snowman should be at the very top of your list. The holidays are the most magical time of the year for kids, and what’s more magical than a talking snowman…
6. Rudolf the Red-Nosed Reindeer
Genre: Fantasy
Starring: Burl Ives, Eric Pospisil, & Whoopi Goldberg
Watching Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer during the holidays is hands down the closest we’ve come as a society to time travel. Watching it just takes us back to when we were kids and the holidays felt so magical. We recommend putting this movie on while you bake some holiday treats for a relaxing evening.
7. The Nightmare Before Christmas
Genre: Fantasy/Musical
Starring: Chris Sarandon & Catherine O’Hara
We all know and love Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas! It’s the perfect mix of the two best holidays. What more could we ask for?!
8. A Christmas Carol
Genre: Fantasy/Family
Starring: Jim Carrey, Gary Oldman, Colin Firth
Embark on an adventure with Ebenezer Scrooge, visiting Christmas past, present, and future. If you’re unfamiliar with A Christmas Carol, it is a tale about an elderly miser who is visited by the ghost of his former business partner, who takes him on a journey to his past, present, and future, with hopes of making him a kinder and gentler man. This one definitely tugs on our heartstrings.
9. Frozen
Genre: Musical/Family
Starring: Kristen Bell, Idina Menzel, & Josh Gad
Get excited because Frozen 1 and 2 are on Sling TV! If you haven’t seen Frozen, what are you waiting for? Kristen Bell and Idina Menzel are charming as ever and will absolutely take your breath away through beautiful song and their sisterly bond. Oh, and who can forget about our favorite snowman, Olaf?!
10. It’s A Wonderful Lifetime
If you’re a sucker for a cheesy holiday romance movie, then look no further. Eeeek! You can find all of the holiday romance movies your heart desires on Sling TV!
Check out What to do in LA Today for some fun holiday events to make this the best holiday season yet!
