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1. Christmas Vacation (1989)

PG-13 | 97 min | Comedy

The Griswold family's plans for a big family Christmas predictably turn into a big disaster.

Director: Jeremiah S. Chechik | Stars: Chevy Chase, Beverly D'Angelo, Juliette Lewis, Johnny Galecki

Votes: 220,012 | Gross: $71.32M

2. Bad Santa (2003)

R | 92 min | Comedy, Crime, Drama

A miserable conman and his partner pose as Santa and his Little Helper to rob department stores on Christmas Eve. But they run into problems when the conman befriends a troubled kid.

Director: Terry Zwigoff | Stars: Billy Bob Thornton, Bernie Mac, Lauren Graham, John Ritter

Votes: 155,113 | Gross: $60.06M

3. Krampus (I) (2015)

PG-13 | 98 min | Comedy, Fantasy, Horror

A boy who has a bad Christmas accidentally summons a festive demon to his family home.

Director: Michael Dougherty | Stars: Adam Scott, Toni Collette, David Koechner, Allison Tolman

Votes: 84,030 | Gross: $42.59M

4. Deck the Halls (2006)

PG | 93 min | Comedy, Family

Two neighbors have it out after one of them decorates his house for the holidays so brightly that it can be seen from space.

Director: John Whitesell | Stars: Matthew Broderick, Danny DeVito, Kristin Chenoweth, Kristin Davis

Votes: 33,148 | Gross: $35.09M

5. Rare Exports (2010)

R | 84 min | Adventure, Fantasy, Horror

In the depths of the Korvatunturi mountains, 486 meters deep, lies the closest ever guarded secret of Christmas. The time has come to dig it up. This Christmas everyone will believe in Santa Claus.

Director: Jalmari Helander | Stars: Jorma Tommila, Onni Tommila, Peeter Jakobi, Tommi Korpela

Votes: 32,132 | Gross: $0.26M

6. The Nine Kittens of Christmas (2021 TV Movie)

TV-G | 84 min | Comedy, Drama, Family

Zachary and Marilee are thrown back together at Christmas when they're tasked with finding homes for a litter of adorable kittens.

Director: David Winning | Stars: Brandon Routh, Kimberley Sustad, Gregory Harrison, Stephanie Bennett

Votes: 1,946

7. Christmas in Evergreen: Tidings of Joy (2019 TV Movie)

TV-G | 85 min | Romance

A skeptical writer shows up in Evergreen to get the scoop on the town's famed passion for Christmas during a search for a long-lost time capsule.

Director: Sean McNamara | Stars: Maggie Lawson, Paul Greene, Rukiya Bernard, Holly Robinson Peete

Votes: 1,860

8. Kristiania magiske tivolitheater (2021– )

20 min | Adventure, Drama, Family

In the early 20th century, Luka, a poor, crippled young boy from the wrong side of the tracks, stumbles upon a theatre at the end of a carnival, where he befriends a bunch of kids who work ... See full summary »

Stars: Lukas Langmyr Mabin, Mehetabel Natnael Hailu, Peter Andreas Hjellnes Moseng, Adam Mamadou Bizokunda

Votes: 298

9. The Holiday Calendar (2018)

TV-PG | 95 min | Drama, Fantasy, Romance

A struggling but talented photographer inherits an antique holiday advent calendar, the contents of which seem to predict the future. Will this magical calendar lead her to love this holiday season?

Director: Bradley Walsh | Stars: Kat Graham, Quincy Brown, Ethan Peck, Ron Cephas Jones

Votes: 11,477

10. Romance at Reindeer Lodge (2017 TV Movie)

TV-G | 90 min | Drama, Romance

Molly and Jared have sworn-off partaking in holiday activities, but find themselves at a Christmas themed-ranch with no flights available to leave.

Director: Colin Theys | Stars: Nicky Whelan, Josh Kelly, Nichole Galicia, Michael Cognata

Votes: 1,645

11. Snøfall (2016– )

23 min | Adventure, Family, Fantasy

Season 1: Selma lives with her strict foster mother, and misses her real family. She discovers a new world which changes her life. Season 2: We meet Noah, a boy whose mother is very sick. He finds hope in Snøfall.

Stars: Kevin Haugan, Siri Skjeggedal, Vidar Magnussen, Charlotte Myrset

Votes: 618

12. Christmas at Holly Lodge (2017 TV Movie)

TV-G | 84 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance

Sophie Bennett, the owner, tries to convince a developer that the lodge would be a bad investment.

Director: Jem Garrard | Stars: Alison Sweeney, Jordan Bridges, Sheryl Lee Ralph, Yan-Kay Crystal Lowe

Votes: 1,841

13. The Christmas Calendar (2017 TV Movie)

Unrated | 84 min | Comedy, Mystery, Romance

When Emily, a struggling baker in a small town, receives a handmade Christmas Calendar from a secret admirer, the local residents become obsessed with finding out the identity of the sender.

Director: Allan Harmon | Stars: Laura Bell Bundy, Brendon Zub, Paloma Kwiatkowski, Frazey Ford

Votes: 1,586

14. Stardust (2020– )

22 min | Drama, Family, Fantasy

The parents get divorced and Jo has to move to a new place. One day, Nordstjerna goes out, and Jo discovers that a girl with magical powers lives in the attic.

Stars: Edvard Ross, Camilla San Miguel Bjørneng, Trond Fausa, Ester Schartum-Hansen

Votes: 168

15. Spotlight on Christmas (2020 TV Movie)

TV-PG | 84 min | Drama, Romance

Dumped before Christmas, famous Hollywood actress Olivia secretly returns to her hometown to eat cookies and avoid the press. Instead, she must step up to take the starring role in her own life.

Director: Ali Liebert | Stars: Tori Anderson, Victor Zinck Jr., Lia Frankland, Janet Kidder

Votes: 945

16. Mistletoe & Menorahs (2019)

TV-PG | 85 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance

When a toy-company executive must learn about Hanukkah to land a big account, she enlists the help of her co-worker's friend, who happens to be in need of turning his pad into a Christmas Wonderland to impress his girlfriend's father.

Director: Max McGuire | Stars: Kelley Jakle, Jake Epstein, Cory Lee, Jon McLaren

Votes: 1,032

17. Jul i Svingen (2006)

Drama, Family

The experiences of eight-year-old Linus and his friends in the Norwegian village of Svingen, in the days running up to Christmas.

Stars: Fridtjov Såheim, Jakob Borgen, Sebastian Warholm, Adrian Falch Karlsen

Votes: 448

18. Tinka og sjælens spejl (2022– )

24 min | Drama, Family, Fantasy

Tinka has not yet made the new form of government work that she had imagined. When Ingi puts her on the trail of a family secret, Tinka and Lasse search for answers in the human world.

Stars: Josephine Højbjerg, Albert Rosin Harson, Rosita Nellie Holse Gjurup, Martin Bo Lindsten

Votes: 188

19. Tinka og kongespillet (2019)

Adventure, Drama, Family

When her father, the king, unexpectedly and tragically dies before he can appoint her the crown princess, elf girl Tinka must take part in a game for her rightful throne.

Stars: Josephine Højbjerg, Albert Rosin Harson, Ellen Hillingsø, Christian Tafdrup

Votes: 349

20. Jesus & Josefine (2003)

TV-G | 23 min | Family, Sci-Fi

Josefine discovers a time machine in an old shop, and goes back 2000 years in time.

Stars: Pernille Kaae Høier, Rasmus Ott, Andrea Vagn Jensen, Nikolaj Steen

Votes: 594

21. Tinkas juleeventyr (2017)

30 min | Adventure, Family

We follow the elf, Tinka, on her quest to find the Christimas star and the lost magic of the elves. On her search she finds a way into the human world, where she meets and gains the help of the human boy, Lasse.

Stars: Josephine Højbjerg, Albert Rosin Harson, Neel Rønholt, Christian Tafdrup

Votes: 478

22. The Julekalender (1991)

15 min | Comedy, Music

3 Danish elves/nisser in Alaska fly to Jutland to get a key at an old nisse cave near a potato farm. Landing, the biplane propeller breaks and a new is needed. They speak half Danish half English. A stranger comes.

Stars: Carsten Knudsen, Viggo Sommer, Uffe Rørbæk Madsen, Poul Bundgaard

Votes: 2,443

23. Nissene i bingen (2021– )

Comedy

In a parody of modern reality television shows, 24 single people dressed as Santa Clauses are gathering on a shut down pig farm to live in pairs for 24 days.

Stars: Jakob Schøyen Andersen, Espen Eckbo, Atle Antonsen, Eivind Sander

Votes: 451

24. Nissene på låven (2001– )

12 min | Comedy

Norwegian mock-reality-TV-game-show where a group of people are dressed up as Christmas gnomes, moved into a small barn loft and filmed at all hours. Forced to survive on a diet of marzipan... See full summary »

Stars: Espen Eckbo, Trond Fausa, Eivind Sander, Nikis Theophilakis

Votes: 2,158

25. Olsenbandens første kupp (2001– )

600 min | Family

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Stars: Aksel Støren Aschjem, Thomas Engeset, Lars Berteig Andersen, Julia Charlotte Geitvik

Votes: 471

26. The Julekalender (1994– )

15 min | Comedy, Musical, Mystery

"The Julekalender" is a Christmas story about three "nisser" who have to go from the North Pole and back to the "hule" (cave) in the Norwegian province of Trondelag to find the life melody ... See full summary »

Stars: Arve Opsahl, Lasse Kolstad, Erling Mylius, Ivar Gafseth

Votes: 1,567

27. Julekongen (2012)

Adventure, Family, Fantasy

9-year-old Kevin lives in a boring neighborhood in small-town Sølvskogen (Silver Forest), with his eccentric middle-class family. He is bullied at school, but too scared to say anything to ... See full summary »

Stars: Vetle Qvenild Werring, Stella Stenman, Oscar Reistad Fosse, Emma Rebecca Storvik

Votes: 288

28. Schleich Advent Calendars (2015– )

8 min | Comedy, Reality-TV

Ashens and NerdCubed review weird Schleich advent calendars (one at a time), competing in whose items are better.

Stars: Stuart Ashen, Daniel Hardcastle

Votes: 15

29. Christmas with Arwen (2020– )

3 min | Music

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Stars: Arwen Monzon-Sanders, Catherine Ashmore Bradley, Julian Lerner, Lily Brooks O'Briant

30. Asbjørns Julekalender (2015– )

Talk-Show

There are few people who love Christmas as much as Asbjørn Brekke. Every evening, an expectant Asbjørn opens the door to his small Christmas workshop for a new celebrity guest and perhaps a new friend.

Stars: Espen Eckbo, Else Kåss Furuseth, Christine Koht, John Carew

Votes: 49

31. Jul i Skomakergata (1979– )

20 min | Family

We meet shoemaker Jens Petrus Andersen and his pet "Tøflus". We also meet Jens Petrus' neighbours and friends.

Stars: Henki Kolstad, Åsmund Huser, Tone E. Eriksen, Knut Risan

Votes: 818

32. Vánocní Kamenák (I) (2015)

Comedy

A Christmas crazy comedy. The fifth episode of the successful franchise again follows the various caroms around the mayor Pepa Novák (Václav Vydra).

Director: F.A. Brabec | Stars: Václav Vydra, Dana Morávková, Martin Dejdar, Alice Bendová

Votes: 103

33. 24-stjerners julekalender (2022– )

Comedy, Reality-TV

From the 1st of December until Christmas Eve, 24 celebrities battle it out in a crazy Christmas countdown competition. The contestant that masters all 24 challenges, earns the title of The Ultimate Christmas Star.

Stars: Markus Neby, Eirik Skaufjord, Bastian Fjeld, Aleksander Sæterstøl

Votes: 133

34. MeTV's Super Colossal Cartoon Christmas (2021 TV Special)

TV-PG | 120 min | Animation, Comedy

Bill and Toony co-host a special two-hour showcase of classic yuletide cartoons featuring Bugs Bunny, Popeye, Tom and Jerry, and more. There's also a sackful of seasonal silliness with Mr. ... See full summary »

Director: Mike Schmiedeler | Stars: Bill Leff, Kevin Fleming, Leila Gorstein, Rich Koz

Votes: 22

35. Julefergå (1995– )

10 min | Family, Adventure, Comedy

A crazy, strange story about a ferry crew in western Norway and three Cubans in a wreck. While the ferry crew is fighting to avoid that the ferry M/F "Svelå" should be closed down, the ... See full summary »

Stars: Anders Mordal, Karsten Lilleheim, Egil Johansen, Helge Førde

Votes: 97

36. Comedy Central's All-Star Non-Denominational Christmas Special (2014 TV Special)

TV-14 | 60 min | Comedy

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Directors: Peter Atencio, Adam Newacheck | Stars: John Michael Higgins, Zachary Hamby, Bennie Arthur, Wendy McColm

Votes: 62

37. Playmobil Advent Calendar (2013– )

3 min | Comedy, Reality-TV

Ashens reviews an advent calendar by Playmobil while facing the horrors of grass masks...

Star: Stuart Ashen

38. Block Tech Advent Calendar (2014– )

Reality-TV

Ashens continues the tradition of reviewing advent calendars as a Christmas special.

Star: Stuart Ashen

39. Laban: en juletragedie (2017)

87 min | Comedy, Drama

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Stars: Marie Askehave, Martin Høgsted, Kasper Løfvall Stensbirk, Peter Frödin

Votes: 64

40. Father Ted (1995–1998)
Episode: A Christmassy Ted (1996)

TV-14 | 55 min | Comedy

Father Ted wins the "Golden Cleric", for saving a fellow group of priests from an embarrassing situation.

Director: Declan Lowney | Stars: Dermot Morgan, Ardal O'Hanlon, Frank Kelly, Pauline McLynn

Votes: 883

41. The Wonderful World of Chocolate (2019– )
Episode: Episode #1.6 (2019)

43 min | Documentary

In this edition we enter the famous Kit Kat factory in York, meet the UK's Junior Champion Chocolatier, uncover the hidden history of chocolate advent calendars and learn how chocolate-making can aid recovery from a stroke.

Directors: Michael Arnott, Al Edirisinghe, Orlando Fowler | Stars: Glynis Barber, Alex Hutchinson, Penny Thorpe

42. Inside No. 9 (2014– )
Episode: Love's Great Adventure (2020)

TV-PG | 29 min | Comedy, Crime, Drama

Trevor and Julia always want to make Christmas really special for their family but with money tight, it won't be easy. As each door of the advent calendar opens, everyone will have to do their bit to make Christmas happen.

Director: Guillem Morales | Stars: Steve Pemberton, Olly Hudson-Croker, Debbie Rush, Gaby French

Votes: 1,356

43. Good Morning Britain (2014– )
Episode: Episode dated 29 November 2019 (2019)

TV-14 | 150 min | News, Talk-Show

Prince Andrew under renewed pressure; reaction to last night's C4 leaders debate; Iwan Thomas, Luke Campbell and Matt Johnson have their Movember moustaches shaved off live in the studio; ... See full summary »

Stars: Ben Shephard, Ranvir Singh, Iwan Thomas, Luke Campbell

44. Kirstie's Handmade Christmas (2014– )
Episode: Episode #8.9 (2019)

Reality-TV

Kim, Helen, David, and Jane vie for this year's advent calendar trophy.

Directors: Molly Fraser, Amy Jenkins, Peter Jones, George Cathro | Star: Kirstie Allsopp

45. Inside the Factory (2015– )
Episode: Xmas Party Food (2019)

59 min | Documentary, History

Gregg visits a factory that produces 200,000 canapes every 24 hours. Cherry discovers the perfect way to cook a turkey and visits a candle maker. Ruth learns the origins of Christmas traditions.

Directors: Sam Bailey, Michael Rees | Stars: Gregg Wallace, Cherry Healey, Ruth Goodman, Oliver Jones

Votes: 14

46. The Wonderful World of Chocolate (2019– )
Episode: At Christmas (2019)

44 min | Documentary

Cameras follow the launch of Fortnam and Mason's new confectionery department after a major refit. The history of Christmas packaging. The making of advent calendars.

Directors: Al Edirisinghe, Dominic Longmuir, Emma Westwood | Stars: Glynis Barber, Alex Hutchinson, Penny Thorpe

47. Jeremy Vine (2018– )
Episode: Episode #4.225 (2021)

95 min | News, Reality-TV, Talk-Show

Jeremy asks - Should Meghan and Harry be stripped of their titles? Has COP26 left you feeling hopeful or angry? Are novelty advent calendars an absolute disgrace? Plus, the Stories of the Day and Talking Telly.

Director: Daniel Wright | Stars: Jeremy Vine, Storm, Ayesha Hazarika, Dawn Neesom

48. Toon in with Me (2021– )
Episode: Christmas Toons Pt. 1 (2021)

TV-PG | Animation, Comedy

Hour one of a two-part special featuring Christmas cartoons and comedy.

Director: Mike Schmiedeler | Stars: Bill Leff, Kevin Fleming, Leila Gorstein

Votes: 5

49. The Simpsons (1989– )
Episode: Donnie Fatso (2010)

TV-14 | 30 min | Animation, Comedy

Homer goes to prison after attempting to get out of a series of fines with a bribe, but agrees to a reduced sentence by informing on Fat Tony for the FBI.

Directors: Mike B. Anderson, Ralph Sosa | Stars: Dan Castellaneta, Julie Kavner, Nancy Cartwright, Yeardley Smith

Votes: 1,351

50. Family Guy (1999– )
Episode: Road to the North Pole (2010)

TV-14 | 44 min | Animation, Comedy

Disappointed with the Mall Santa, Stewie and Brian decide to go up to the North Pole to teach Santa a lesson, only to face a shocking revelation.

Directors: Greg Colton, James Purdum, Peter Shin, Steve Beers | Stars: Seth MacFarlane, Alex Borstein, Seth Green, Mila Kunis

Votes: 2,555