21st Century Christmas Movies

1. The Holdovers (2023)

Set in December 1970 Paul Hunham a strict teacher at Barton Academy, faces disdain from both students and staff due to his tough grading and rigid personality. as punishment for failing a donor son, hunham is tasked with supervising five students during the Christmas break including angus tully whose vacation plans are canceled. while Hunham insists on discipline. forcing the students to study and exercise, tensions rise, especially between him and Angus. After a series of conflicts, including an injury and a visit to a psychiatric hospital, Hunham bonds with Angus, offering support and reassurance. group also spends time with Mary Lamb a cafeteria manager grieving her son death in Vietnam. by new year eve, Hunham rigid persona begins to soften and he shares a meaningful farewell with angus. film concludes with Hunham driving away reflecting on his own journey.

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Box office – $45.6 million

Genres – Comedy, Drama

IMDb RATING – 7.9

2. Klaus (2019)

In 19th century Norway jesper Johansen son of the royal postmaster general. is sent to the remote town of smeerensburg as punishment after underperforming in postman training. tasked with posting 6,000 letters within a year to inherit his family fortune Jesper arrives to find the town split by a bitter feud between two families. ellingboes and the krums. desperate, Jesper befriends a reclusive woodsman named Klaus, who makes toys for children. as Jesper secretly delivers these toys, the children begin performing acts of kindness, inspiring the town to end its long-standing conflict. through his efforts, Jesper finds himself falling in love with teacher Alva and reuniting with Klaus who reveals his toy making is driven by a loss of his own children. Jesper relationship with the townsfolk grows and despite his original goal he decides to stay in Smeerensburg. eventually the town feud ends Jesper marries alva, and they continue delivering toys with Klaus every Christmas, until one day, Klaus mysteriously disappears, leaving jesper to carry on the tradition.Budget – $40 million
IMDb RATING – 8.2
Genres – Animation, Adventure, Fantasy

3. A Christmas Prince (2017)

In A Christmas Prince aspiring american journalist amber moore is sent to aldovia just before christmas to cover a press conference with prince richard. who is poised to take the throne following his father death. richard is known as a playboy and may even abdicate which amber hopes to report on for her big break. however when the prince fails to appear. amber decides to stay behind and investigate. mistaken for the royal family new American tutor Martha Anderson, Amber plays along to gather information on Richard. While tutoring Princess Emily, Amber gets to know the royal family, including Richard, and learns that he’s more compassionate than his playboy image suggests. she also uncovers secrets about Richard lineage, including his secret adoption. tensions rise when Amber true identity is revealed, and the royal family faces a succession crisis. In a twist, amber discovers that Richard is the rightful heir, and with the help of a hidden proclamation, she helps him reclaim his throne. despite the drama Amber and Richard find love and after some personal growth and revelations they are happily reunited. amber story about the true richard becomes widely popular and Richard proposes to her on new year eve ending with a joyful engagementIMDb RATING – 5.8
Genres – Comedy, Family, Romance

4. Carol (2015)

In the winter of 1952 aspiring photographer there Belivet meets the sophisticated Carol Aird while working at a department store in Manhattan. carol, in the midst of a difficult divorce. forms a bond with There. who is uncertain about her own relationship with her boyfriend richard. as they spend more time together, Carol invites there on a road trip to escape the pressures of her divorce. along the way, their relationship deepens culminating in a romantic kiss on new Year eve. However, Carol’s estranged husband, harge hires a private investigator to gather evidence against her. after the incident, Carol decides to fight for custody of her daughter rindy. there now pursuing her photography career receives a letter from Carol leading to a heartfelt reunion. Despite their deep love, there walks away unsure of their future but the connection between them remains undeniable as their paths cross once more.Box office – $42.5 million
IMDb RATING – 7.3
Genres – Drama, Romance

5. Krampus (2015)

Three days before Christmas, the dysfunctional Engel family gathers for the holidays. Despite the tension, young Max still believes in Santa and writes him a letter. When his cousins mock him, Max angrily tears up the letter, unknowingly summoning krampus a dark Christmas demon. That night, a fierce blizzard traps the family in their home and strange creatures begin attacking. as the terror escalates, max learns from his grandmother Omi that krampus punishes those who lose the christmas spirit. family fights off twisted toys and evil elves but one by one they are taken. max, realizing he the cause of krampus wrath, offers himself as a sacrifice to save his loved ones. Though Krampus seems to acknowledge Max’s apology, he still condemns him and the family to the Underworld. The next morning, Max awakens to find his family alive, only to discover Krampus bauble among their presents suggesting the nightmare was real. family tragic fate is sealed in Krampus endless collection of cursed christmas memories.Box office – $61.5 million
IMDb RATING – 6.2
Genres – Comedy, Fantasy, Horror

6. Arthur Christmas (2011)

In Arthur Christmas Santa Claus has been passed down for generations, with the 20th Santa Malcolm Claus now a figurehead. his son, Steve, manages the high tech operations of present delivery. while Arthur the clumsy younger son answers children letters. when a present is accidentally missed arthur decides to deliver it using grandsanta old sleigh. with the help of grandsanta and an elf named Bryony, Arthur embarks on an adventurous journey to ensure a little girl named Gwen receives her gift. Despite several setbacks and misadventures, Arthur learns that delivering presents is more important than how it’s done. In the end steve recognizes arthur sincerity and steps down as the rightful heir. allowing arthur to take over as santa. a year later. the family finds contentment in their roles, with the S-1 renamed EVIE, symbolizing the blend of tradition and modernity in their christmas missionBox office – $147.4 million
IMDb RATING – 7.1
Genres – Animation, Adventure, Comedy, Family

7. Rare Exports – A Christmas Tale (2010)

In the Finnish Lapland, an american british research team from subzero is excavating korvatunturi. believing it to be an ancient burial site. however, their activities disturb a dark secret – Santa Claus and his elves. Local boys pietari and Juuso overhear the team plans and soon discover that Santa Claus is not the jolly figure of legend but a dangerous, ancient being who punishes bad children. as the team digs deeper strange events unfold including missing reindeer a mysterious old man and vanishing children. villagers, led by pietari father Rauno uncover Santa and his elves frozen in ice. a deadly showdown ensues and with quick thinking and explosive action, they defeat santa. survivors turn the elves into mall santas exploiting them for profit. eerie tale blends folklore and horror, revealing a terrifying twist on Christmas traditions.Box office – US$4,015,133
Genres – Adventure, Fantasy, Horror
IMDb RATING – 6.6

8. A Christmas Tale (2008)

In A Christmas Tale, the estranged Vuillard family reunites when matriarch Junon played by catherine deneuve learns she needs a bone marrow transplant to survive. The film follows the tense dynamics between Junon, her husband Abel, their children, and extended family, all brought together by her looming health crisis. six years prior Elizabeth had severed ties with henri after paying off his debts and now family tensions run high as old grudges resurface. with two family members potentially offering the needed marrow the gathering is filled with emotional turmoil. from cruel words and drunken toasts to sudden moments of slapstick humor. amidst these complex relationships. the film explores themes of illness unrequited love and forgiveness blending merriment and melancholy in a uniquely unpredictable family drama.Genres – Comedy, Drama
IMDb RATING – 7.0
Box office – $7.3 million

9. The Family Stone (2005)

Set in the quaint town of thayer, new England this heartwarming holiday film revolves around everett stone and his close – knit family. his girlfriend, meredith, feels out of place among his quirky relatives. leading to awkward moments and strained interactions. as tensions rise, meredith seeks comfort from her sister Julie, who quickly bonds with Everett’s family, especially after a minor accident. Meanwhile, Meredith’s attempts to fit in only result in more missteps, culminating in a family dinner where her clumsy remarks cause an emotional rift. as Christmas unfolds, Meredith confronts her fears. and the family grapples with difficult revelations, including the health of their beloved matriarch. by the end of the holiday, misunderstandings are cleared, and a year later, the family reunites, transformed, with new relationships and memories, honoring the legacy of those they’ve lost.Box office – $92.9 million
Genres – Comedy, Drama, Romance
IMDb RATING – 6.3

10. Bridget Jones’s Diary (2001)

Bridget Jones, a 32-year old single woman is struggling with her weight smoking. and romantic life. working as a publicity assistant in London, she fantasizes about her boss. Daniel Cleaver. at a New Year party Bridget meets Mark Darcy, an arrogant barrister who insults her. determined to turn her life around. bridget begins a diary documenting her efforts to quit smoking lose weight. and find love. she starts dating Daniel but after discovering his infidelity bridget ends things and starts a new career. as bridget grows closer to Mark. she realizes she has feelings for him. despite a chaotic birthday party and a dramatic confrontation between Daniel and Mark Bridget confesses her love for Mark. In the end, after an emotional moment in the snow, Mark returns to bridget and they kiss marking the beginning of a new chapter in their relationship.

Box office – $334.2 million

IMDb RATING – 6.2

Genres – Comedy, Drama, Romance

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