What to watch as a family on Christmas Eve? We have collected 30 of the best Christmas movies for you. By the way, we give the titles of the movies in Russian for a reason. If you have already watched them in the original (and most of you probably have), try to find them in Russian translation. Watch them together with your kids. We're sure it will be a great experience.
And if you want to watch a classic of Soviet children's movies, check out this one article.
All movies are listed in chronological order by year of release. Enjoy the movie!
A Christmas Story, 1983.
The movie follows the misadventures of a young boy and his family during Christmas in the 1940s. This is the third installment of the Parker family saga
Ernest Saves Christmas, 1988.
A Christmas comedy about a bumbling man who decides to fill in for Santa Claus.
National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation, 1989.
The Christmas adventures of the Grizwold family, who decided to celebrate the holiday with their family, and their neighbors, who didn't plan to celebrate anything at all
Home Alone, 1990.
An 8-year-old boy is forgotten by his parents at home on Christmas Eve and has to deal with hapless thieves alone
The Santa Clause, 1994.
A hilarious story of how an ordinary manager had to fulfill the duties of the real Santa
Miracle 34th Street, 1994.
A touching story of a true miracle that brings back little Susan's faith in Santa Claus
Richie Rich, 1994.
A family story that teaches simple truths - true friendship is more precious than all the riches of the world.
Jingle All the Way, 1996.
A busy father must find his son a toy for Christmas at all costs to regain the family's trust
Borrowed Hearts, 1997.
A Christmas comedy with elements of melodrama about the need to believe in miracles, even when life shows its darkest side.
Jack Frost, 1998.
The story of a musician named Jack Frost who can't be a good father to his son Charlie because he is constantly on the road.
How Grinch Stole the Christmas, 2000.
The furry recluse Grinch hates Christmas and all the fun people have. One day he comes up with a cunning plan to ruin the holiday.
The Family Man, 2000.
A melodrama about a single businessman who wakes up one day a family man.
Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone, 2001.
A magical story about the adventures of 10-year-old orphan Harry, who on his eleventh birthday is revealed the secret about his mysterious origins.
Christmas with the Kranks, 2004.
A family's unsuccessful attempt to avoid celebrating Christmas that turns out to have unpredictable consequences.
Surviving Christmas, 2004.
The story of a millionaire who returns to his childhood home to spend Christmas with someone else's family.
Noel, 2004.
A drama about a Christmas miracle that comes into the lives of deeply desperate, confused people and shines a light on them.
The Chronicles of Narnia, 2004.
A story about a magical land, the portal to which is in a closet.
Hello, family! (The Family Stone), 2005
A comedy plot of the introduction of the son's girlfriend to the family, which turns into a confrontation between all the relatives.
Welcome or no neighbors allowed (Deck the Halls), 2006.
A comedy about the conflict of two families living in the neighborhood.
Christmas (This Christmas), 2007
A long-awaited Christmas celebration where a family secret comes to light.
A Million For Christmas (Christmas In Wonderland), 2007.
While looking for Christmas presents, a family finds a bag of counterfeit bills. It turns out that Santa is involved.
Christmas Is Here Again, 2007.
A magical animated movie about elves helping an orphan girl find a stolen bag of presents.
Four Christmases, 2008.
A Christmas comedy movie about a couple who visit the homes of all four of their divorced parents at Christmas.
Frozen from Miami (New in Town), 2009.
A comedy about an ambitious girl who goes on a business trip to cold Minnesota and finds friends there.
A Princess for Christmas, 2011.
A romantic tale of love, Christmas miracles and true family values.
Love the Coopers, 2015.
A hilarious and ridiculous comedy about an elderly married couple who want to give their children and grandchildren a great Christmas
A December Bride, 2016.
The heroine goes to the Christmas wedding of her cousin and ex-fiancé. And, as usual, she finds her love there
48 Christmas Wishes (48 Christmas Wishes), 2017
The story of Santa's young helpers who leave the North Pole for the first time to save people's faith in kindness and Christmas.
The Christmas Chronicles (The Christmas Chronicles), 2018
An extraordinary adventure of a brother and sister who set out to videotape Santa and prove his existence.
The Nutcracker and the Four Realms (The Nutcracker and the Four Realms), 2018
A fantasy movie about young Clara, who receives a wooden nutcracker doll as a gift from her parents.
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