Popular Christmas Movies to Stream: America’s Favorite Holiday Films

What are your go-to Christmas movies that make the holiday season complete for you? Whether it’s the chaotic family fun with Clark Griswold, the antics of Kevin McAllister, or the nostalgia of Ralphie’s quest for a Red Ryder BB gun, we all have a favorite Christmas movie that warms our hearts.

According to a recent survey by Today’s Homeowner, Florida’s favorite Christmas movie is “Elf” starring Will Ferrell as Buddy the elf. In this 2003 film directed by Jon Favreau, Buddy, a human raised by Santa’s elves, heads to New York City to find his biological father, bringing childlike whimsy to the big city. Joining Ferrell in the cast are James Caan, Zooey Deschanel, Mary Steenburgen, Ed Asner, and Bob Newhart.

If you want to catch “Elf” this holiday season, you can stream it on popular platforms like Amazon Prime Video, Apple TV, Hulu, HBO Max, and Netflix. And it’s not just Florida that loves this movie – 10 other states across the country have also chosen “Elf” as one of their holiday favorites.

Looking to watch the classic “A Christmas Story,” which took the top spot as the most popular Christmas movie in 24 states? You can catch it this season on TBS and TNT, or stream it on platforms like Apple TV, Amazon Prime Video, Fandango, Hulu, and YouTube TV.

If you’re in the mood for some nostalgic charm, check out “A Charlie Brown Christmas” on Apple TV+ this holiday season. Apple acquired the rights to this Peanuts holiday special along with other favorites like “A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving” and “It’s the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown.”

And who can forget the beloved “Home Alone” movies? The first film is currently available on Disney+ and Sling TV, with the other movies in the series spread across platforms like Amazon Prime, Apple TV+, Google Play, and YouTube.

For fans of the whimsical “How the Grinch Stole Christmas,” there are multiple versions to enjoy this holiday season. From the 1966 TV movie on Hulu and Sling TV to the 2000 live-action film available for rent on various platforms, there’s a Grinch movie for everyone.

So whether you prefer the heartwarming classics like “It’s a Wonderful Life” and “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer,” or enjoy the debate over whether “Die Hard” is a Christmas movie, there’s no shortage of festive films to stream this holiday season. Get cozy, grab some hot cocoa, and enjoy these timeless favorites that bring joy and festive cheer to your home.