10 Movies for the perfect Christmas mood
From classics to modern hits
Christmas is a special holiday when the whole family gathers, exchanges gifts, and relaxes. Of course, this doesn’t always happen, as every family has its own traditions and customs. Nonetheless, Christmas is full of surprises! This is reflected in our selection of the best Christmas movies, featuring characters with their own dreams and desires, where the holiday season turns reality into something unexpected and sometimes magical.
«Home Alone», 1990
A Christmas classic, the story of eight-year-old Kevin McCallister shows how his wish to be left alone without his annoying siblings comes true. Waking up in an empty house, he realizes his family accidentally left for Europe on their Christmas vacation without him.
While Kevin enjoys his newfound independence, a couple of petty thieves have their eyes on his festive home. The boy must defend his house and hope his family returns soon.
«Curly Sue», 1991
Bill Dancer and his adoptive daughter Susan are ordinary drifters who use clever tricks to survive. They sleep in shelters, warm up in churches, borrow food from diners, and con wealthy people. On Christmas Eve, they find themselves in Chicago, where they encounter some true blessings of fate.
«Borrowed Hearts», 1997
Caitlin and her daughter Zoey dream of having their own home. Just before Christmas, they meet a man named Sam, who is wealthy and quite charming. He needs to close a deal with Mexican businessman Xavier Del Campo, but there’s a catch — Del Campo distrusts bachelors. Sam comes up with a solution, offering Caitlin and Zoey a generous reward to pretend to be his family during the holidays.
«How the Grinch Stole Christmas», 2000
The residents of Whoville love Christmas, celebrating it every year with decorations and gifts. But one creature doesn’t share this joy — the grumpy Grinch. As a child, he was teased for his unusual appearance, causing him to isolate himself in the mountains with his dog Max. He grows to hate everyone, especially during the holiday season. One day, the Grinch decides to destroy Christmas forever.
«Love Actually», 2003
As Christmas approaches, the city is enveloped in a cozy and happy atmosphere, familiar to those in love. This feeling touches everyone. The fewer days left until Christmas, the stronger the urge each character feels to be close to their loved ones. The movie «Love Actually» explores this emotion through nine interwoven stories, with characters connected in various ways.
«Surviving Christmas», 2004
Drew Latham, a billionaire with everything he could want, lacks friends, a wife, or family due to his difficult personality. On Christmas, he feels especially lonely. Wandering the streets, he arrives at his childhood home, now occupied by strangers. Drew offers the new family a generous sum to pretend to be his relatives for the holidays.
«Four Christmases», 2008
Brad and Kate planned to celebrate Christmas in Fiji. However, their trip is canceled, and they are invited to four separate family gatherings — each parent is divorced. As they visit each family, the young couple’s life is forever changed.
«A Bad Moms Christmas», 2017
Christmas is a time for relaxation, but not for moms. Amy, Carla, and Kiki have endless tasks — buying and wrapping gifts, decorating the house, and more. But things get more complicated when their own mothers unexpectedly show up, taking control of all the preparations. Escaping the supervision and judgments is tough, but Christmas is for everyone, and anyone can celebrate on their own terms.
«Last Christmas», 2019
Kate, who underwent heart surgery, struggles with insecurities and works in a Christmas shop dressed as an elf. The only person who seems to understand her is George Michael, as Kate claims they are alike. Unexpectedly, a charming man named Tom enters her life. Though attractive and kind, Tom also has his secrets.
«Falling for Christmas», 2022
Sierra Belmont, a spoiled heiress of a ski resort tycoon, lives a dull and predictable life. After an accident leaves her with amnesia, the local hospital staff is unsure how to handle her. A small hotel owner takes her in, introducing her to the warm and cozy world of a simple family where mutual understanding, support, and love reign.
Photos: Netflix, stills from «Home Alone», «Curly Sue», «Borrowed Hearts», «How the Grinch Stole Christmas», «Love Actually», «Surviving Christmas», «Four Christmases», «A Bad Moms Christmas», «Last Christmas», «Falling for Christmas».
