Most of them are cozy, Christmas cookie-cutter offerings, relaxing and largely disposable.

But still, classics do emerge.

Here’s a look at modern masterpieces of the form.

Last Holiday (2006)

Her workplace crush, Sean (LL Cool J) is hot on her heels.

sits somewhere on the border between Lifetime/Hallmark-style Christmas movie and traditional rom-com.

What could go wrong?you could streamHappiest SeasononHulu.

Elf (2003)

In dramatizing the event, the filmmakers understand that the truce was both glorious and absurd.

Iris is now living in a giant Hollywood mansion, while Amanda is exploring a quaint country village.

Naturally, romance is waiting for each woman in her newfound environs.

The Holdovers (2023)

Its got plenty of (family-friendly) action, and Russell seems to be having a ton of fun.

If you like this one, the sequel is approximately as good.you’re able to streamThe Christmas ChroniclesonNetflix.

James McAvoy plays Arthur Claus, son of the current holder of the Santa title.

Tokyo Godfathers (2003)

Yeah, sounds awful to me, too.

Luckily theyve got a ton of drugs to get them through the night.

A reliably entertaining stoner Christmas story.you could streamThe Night Beforeon Starz or rent it fromPrime Video.

Happiest Season (2020)

Anna and the Apocalypse(2017)

Zombies for Christmas?

Shes so preoccupied with her own problems that she fails to notice the undead infection spreading around her.

adventure.you’re able to streamJingle JangleonNetflix.

Love Actually (2003)

Bad Santa (2003)

Klaus (2019)

The Polar Express (2004)

Joyeux Noël (2005)

The Family Stone (2005)

The Holiday (2006)

Rare Exports: A Christmas Tale (2010)

The Christmas Chronicles (2018)

Arthur Christmas (2011)

The Best Man Holiday (2013)

Tangerine (2015)

Carol (2015)

A Very Harold and Kumar Christmas (2011)

The Night Before (2015)

Krampus (2015)

The Grinch (2018)

Anna and the Apocalypse (2017)

The Man Who Invented Christmas (2017)

Last Christmas (2019)

Little Women (2019)

Jingle Jangle (2020)

Single All the Way (2021)