Christmas movie advent calendar

Every Christmas, Santa Claus delivers presents to every child on Earth. But how does he do it? What you may not know is that he uses a high-tech ship to deliver presents to all of Earth’s children. However, on this Christmas, one present does not get delivered and it is up to Arthur Christmas (James McAvoy) to deliver the present before Christmas morning. Hulu, 1hr 40 min...

After Jesper (Jason Schwartzman) proves to be the worst postman at the postal academy, he gets stationed in a frozen town in the North. While there, he meets a mysterious toymaker by the name of Klaus (J.K. Simmons). Together, along with the help of Alva (Rashida Jones) they try to bring the people of the town together. Netflix, 1 h 38 min

Ebenezer Scrooge (Jim Carrey) has never looked forward to Christmas. To him, it’s all a bunch of humbug. On Christmas Eve, he is awakened by the spirits of Christmas who take him on a journey through past, present, and future Christmases. And maybe, when the journey is over he’ll have a change of heart. Disney+, 1h 38m

On Christmas Eve, Scott Calvin (Tim Allen) hears a thud on his roof and finds out the thud was Santa Claus. A startled Santa Claus falls off the roof and disappears but leaves behind instructions that tell Scott to put on the suit in case of an accident. After putting on the suit, Scott starts to become Santa Claus and must embrace his newfound role and find a way to keep it a secret. Disney+, 1...

The Muppets perform a classic Christmas tale, but with their own special touch. As the Muppets weave in and out of this story, Ebenezer Scrooge (Michael Caine) is visited by the ghosts of past, present, and future Christmases. Their goal: To help Ebenezer to the error of his ways, however, this may prove to be quite the challenge. 

Rudolph was born with a red nose which caused him to be the outcast of the reindeer. One Christmas, a terrible storm is conjured up by the evil queen. With no other options, Santa turns to Rudolph and his red nose to help save Christmas. Unavailable on streaming platforms; check local listings for airtimes.

The Grinch (Jim Carrey), is fed up with listening to the people of Whoville celebrate Christmas every year. To end their celebrations early, he decides to steal Christmas. During his heist, he meets Cindy Lou Who (Taylor Momsen) who may give him a change of heart. HBO Max, 1h 44min

Doris (Maureen O’Hara) and her daughter Susan (Natalie Wood) don't believe in the idea of Santa Claus or any other fantasies. After Susan befriends a man by the name of Kris Kringle (Edmund Gwenn), Doris notices there is something special about him. But when Kris is reported to be insane, a trial insues where people's beliefs and opinions are put to the test. Disney+, 1h 37m...

After being Santa Claus for the past eight years, Scott Calvin (Tim Allen), is considered by his elves as the best Santa ever. This year, however, his son is on the naughty list and he must marry by the end of the year! If he can't marry by the end of the year, his role as Santa will be over. Disney+, 1h46min

Karen and her friends build a snowman by the name of Frosty who comes to life when they put a magic top hat on his head. Professor Hinkle (Billy De Wolfe) wants his top hat back even if it means that Frosty is no more. Karen and her friends must keep Frosty away from the professor and get him to the North Pole so Frosty doesn't melt. Unavailable on streaming platforms, check local listings for ...

Scrooge McDuck doesn't understand that Christmas is the time for giving and kindness. As he is visited by the spirits of Christmas, he learns what the meaning of Christmas is. After learning what the meaning of Christmas is, he may even have a change of heart. Disney+, 26min

World War 1, the bloodiest war in history at the time, rages on throughout Europe. As Christmas approaches, the men on the Western Front call for an unofficial truce just for Christmas.  This one day would show both sides the goodness still left in humanity. Tubi, 1hr 56min

Scott Calvin (Tim Allen) invites his in-laws to the North Pole for what should be a wonderful Christmas trip. This soon turns to chaos as Jack Frost (Martin Short) has his own plan to become the next Santa Claus. It is now up to Scott and the elves to stop Jack before it's too late. Disney+, 1h 34min

Charles Dickens (Dan Stevens) is in financial trouble after his last three novels failed. Searching for something to make him a fortune, he calls on his imagination and creates Ebenezer Scrooge (Christopher Plummer). This could be the greatest book he's ever written. Starz, 1h 44 min

The night before a family trip to Paris, Kevin McCallister (Macaulay Culkin) acts up and is forced to sleep in the attic. After his family accidentally leaves him at home, Kevin thinks his wish to have no family has come true. When two men show up to rob his home, Kevin must defend the family home. Disney+, 1hr 44min

Adult Jake Doyle (Neil Patrick Harris) recounts the adventure he took to get the brand new Nintendo Entertainment System (NES). After he was tired of waiting for Timmy Keane (Chandler Dean), the richest kid in the neighborhood, to give him access to his NES, he asks his parents for one but his parents ultimately tell him no. This setback, however, may not keep Jake from receiving the gift of his dream...

Charlie Brown complains about how much materialism he sees amongst everyone when Christmas comes around. Lucy suggests that Charlie become the director for the Christmas pageant. He does, but it proves to be a struggle and he must get help from Linus to find out the true meaning of Christmas. Apple TV+, 30 min  

Frank Cross (Bill Murray) is a very successful television executive who has driven away the love of his life. His cold-hearted ambition causes him to fire an employee on Christmas Eve. This causes ghosts to visit him in the night to help him see and right his wrongs. Paramount+, 1hr 41 min

A young boy awakes to the Polar Express outside his house on Christmas Eve. This train will take him, and others, to the North Pole to see the jolly man himself. Before they get to the North Pole, however, the train will take them on a journey of self discovery. HBO Max, 1hr 40min

With Christmas fast approaching, Ralphie Parker (Peter Billingsley) wants one thing for Christmas: A Red Ryder Range 200 Shot BB Gun. After bringing it up multiple times, his teacher and mother tell him that he'll shoot his eye out. Christmas day comes and with so many presents flooding the tree, maybe one of them is the BB Gun? HBO Max, 1hr 34 min

Clark Griswold (Chevy Chase) wants this year's Christmas to be the best one yet. However, his perfect Christmas doesn't start out great when his cousin, Eddie (Randy Quaid) shows up unannounced. It only gets worse when the company Clark works for renege on a promised holiday bonus.

In the town of Cobbleton, a legendary toymaker by the name of Jeronicus Jangle (Forest Whitaker) makes inventions full of wonder. But when his trusted apprentice steals his most prized invention, he must call on his granddaughter to help take it back. She is not alone in this fight as a long-forgotten invention comes to her aid. Netflix, 2h 2min  

Santa Claus has accidentally brought a baby boy, Buddy (Will Ferrell), back to the North Pole. Noticing he isn't like the others, Buddy decides to head to New York City to find his family. What Buddy thinks will be a happy and smooth reunion soon turns out to be a struggle due to his grinchy father. HBO Max, 1hr 37 min

George Bailey has too many problems that he considers ending all at Christmas time. The angels decide to reflect over George's life. Just as he is about to jump from a bridge, his guardian angel shows George what life would be like without all of his good deeds. Amazon Prime, 2 hr 10 min