45 Funniest Christmas Comedies to Stream Now
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45 Funniest Christmas Comedies to Stream Now
Christmas movies are not only a fun way to get into the holiday spirit, but they're also an easy, kid-friendly Christmas activity to keep the whole family entertained on a snow day or when cabin fever reaches an all-time high. From animated classics like The Grinch to comedies from the '80s and '90s that every generation will appreciate, you can stream the best funny Christmas movies right now as part of your countdown to Christmas Day. Whether you watch these Christmas movies on Netflix during date night or on Disney+ with the kids, you'll laugh so hard you might just spit out your hot cocoa.
While you'll find the older movies you loved growing up, you'll also see new Christmas movies that you haven't watched yet. While all of these movies fall into the comedy genre, more than a few are equivalent to a Lifetime Christmas movie — but then again, what is a Christmas comedy without a little romance, too? While you set up the movie and Christmas desserts to munch on, you can get everyone in a goofy mood by sharing a few Christmas jokes or quotes from movies (without any spoilers). And if you're planning a funny Christmas gift exchange with friends, then streaming one of these funny Christmas movies with a holiday cocktail in hand sounds like the perfect itinerary.
Columbia Pictures + MGM/UA Entertainment Co. + 20th Century Fox - 2/46
'National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation'
Despite Clark Griswold's best efforts to plan the perfect Christmas for his family, everything goes wrong from the outdoor decoration display to the completely burnt turkey. As Griswold (Chevy Chase) navigates difficult relatives, cruel bosses, and other holiday disasters, he is hysterically determined to keep things festive.
Warner Bros. - 3/46
'Illumination Presents: Dr. Seuss' The Grinch'
There are almost too many Grinch variations on the movie market, but this modern animation from 2018 is laugh-out-loud funny for the whole family. Starring Benedict Cumberbatch as the voice of the Grinch and Cameron Steely as Cindy Lou Who, you'll find the same plot as before but with new characters who add to its comedic genius.
Amazon - 4/46
'A Bad Moms Christmas'
Three overworked moms, played by Kristen Bell, Mila Kunis, and Kathryn Hahn, have just about had it with all the pressures of the holiday season. Not only must they curate the perfect Christmas for their children, they also have to entertain their own mothers who are visiting for the celebrations.
STX Entertainment - 5/46
'Klaus'
This animated Netflix film is a great mix of dramatic, hilarious, and charming. It's great for viewers of all ages and features thoughtful details and an excellent musical score, too. It's definitely a bit of a tear-jerker, though.
Netflix - 6/46
'Love Hard'
This 2021 Netflix comedy stars Nina Dobrev, who surprises her online love interest on Christmas only to discover she's been catfished.
Netflix - 7/46
'Jingle All the Way'
Parents who have battled to purchase the toy of the season will relate to the struggle of Howard Langston (Arnold Schwarzenegger). Hoping to make up for his habit of overworking, he goes on a mission to find a "Turbo-Man" on Christmas Eve for his son, which turns out to be a near impossible task.
20th Century Fox - 8/46
'Elf'
After reuniting with his long-lost father, Buddy (a human raised by elves on the North Pole) joins his new family in New York City and attempts to make sense of life outside Santa's Village. While at first his exuberance gets him into trouble, his penchant for decorating, singing carols, and generally being joyful catches on quickly.
New Line Cinema - 9/46
'Scrooged'
Frank Cross, the Scrooge-like character in this modern-day take on Charles Dickens's A Christmas Carol, is the quintessential holiday grump. But when his bad attitude and ruthless career ambitions drive away his true love, he's visited by three ghosts who give him the chance to remedy his past wrongdoings.
Paramount Pictures - 10/46
'Fred Claus'
The lesser known Claus, Fred (Vince Vaughn) is nothing like his saintly brother Nicholas (Paul Giamatti). When Fred's criminal ways catch up with him, Nicholas invites him to the North Pole to get on the straight and narrow, but it initially causes a big headache for everyone involved.
Warner Bros. Pictures - 11/46
'Happiest Season'
This LGBTQ-friendly Christmas movie stars Kristen Stewart, Mackenzie Davis, and Dan Levy, among other stars. It follows a woman who brings her partner home for the holidays only for her partner to discover she's not yet out yet to her family.
Hulu - 12/46
'The Night Before'
Three guy friends have a tradition of raucous Christmas Eve celebrations, but as one prepares to become a father, they realize this may be their last year to party. To top off ten year's worth of fun, they attempt to gain entry to the Nutcracker Ball, New York City's wildest holiday event.
Columbia Pictures - 13/46
'The Holiday'
A delightful romantic comedy from writer/director Nancy Meyers, The Holiday follows the story of two women who participate in a home exchange during the days leading up to Christmas. When one ships off to London and the other to California, they both end up finding love interests in the most unlikely of circumstances.
Columbia Pictures - 14/46
'Home Alone'
When headstrong 8-year-old Kevin McCallister wishes he had no family, it (sort of) comes true when they forget to take him on their holiday vacation to Paris. While at first this appears like a great deal of fun, the plot thickens when he realizes that two con men are attempting to rob his family's home.
20th Century Fox - 15/46
'White Christmas'
A classic Christmas film (with a musical element, too), White Christmas stars Bing Crosby, Danny Kaye, and Rosemary Clooney as they perform a Christmas show in rural Vermont. Released in 1954, this one is great if you love old-school films.
Amazon - 16/46
'Trolls Holiday'
If you have a young child at home, then you probably already know how beloved the Trolls franchise is. This holiday Trolls movie is sure to make kids (and maybe even a few adults) laugh.
Netflix - 17/46
'A Very Harold & Kumar Christmas'
Buddies Harold (John Cho) and Kumar (Kal Penn) reunite six years after their last adventure at White Castle for this holiday comedy. When a prized Christmas tree belonging to Harold's father-in-law goes up in smoke, they search all across New York City for a replacement, which isn't easily found.
Warner Bros. - 18/46
'The Knight Before Christmas'
Chivalry is not dead in this romantic comedy, which stars Vanessa Hudgens as a high school science teacher who meets a 14th-century knight time traveling into the future. Though she's been disillusioned by her previous relationships, she eventually warms to his kindness and very old school charm.
Netflix - 19/46
'Get Santa'
Critics have praised this British comedy for having equal amounts of humor for kids and adults alike. The film follows a getaway driver and his son, who get tasked with saving Christmas when Santa Claus gets locked up.
Steffan Hill - 20/46
'Office Christmas Party'
Christmas parties with coworkers have a reputation for getting rowdy, but in this movie, the festivities are wild for a reason. If the company is able to throw a party epic enough to impress their clients, they may just be able to prevent their branch from closing down and save their jobs.
DreamWorks Pictures - 21/46
'Noelle'
Anna Kendrick charms in her performance as Noelle, Santa's spirited daughter who yearns to make a difference. When her brother Nick, who is supposed to take over for their father on Christmas, bolts from the pressure, she gets her chance to step up and save the holiday.
Disney - 22/46
'The Christmas Chronicles'
In The Christmas Chronicles, Kurt Russell stars as a straight-talking Santa who must work together with the two young children who crashed his sleigh in order to save Christmas. When you've finished this movie, you can also catch the sequel that Russell stars in opposite his long-term partner Goldie Hawn.
Netflix - 23/46
'The Christmas Chronicles 2'
If you happen to love the first Christmas Chronicles, there's another film available, so you can spend the whole day cozy in front of the television on a snow day.
Netflix - 24/46
'The Family Stone'
When an uptight New Yorker (Sarah Jessica Parker) meets her boyfriend's laid back family over the holidays, conflict ensues as their personalities clash loudly. While it has plenty of funny moments, this movie also offers plenty of family drama as well, so don't forget to bring out the tissues.
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'The Princess Switch'
This fun romantic comedy from Netflix stars Vanessa Hudgens, and though the premise is a bit out there (it's a Parent Trap-esque story), it's a fun Christmas movie that'll keep you entertained.
Netflix - 26/46
'A Madea Christmas'
Tyler Perry's rambunctious Madea character takes on Christmas when she accompanies her niece on a surprise visit to her daughter Lacey (Tika Sumpter). Caught off guard, Lacey pretends her secret white husband (Chad Michael Murray) is actually an employee, but her lie quickly spirals out of control.
Lionsgate - 27/46
'Christmas With the Kranks'
Shocking their holiday-obsessed neighborhood, the Kranks decide to skip Christmas to go on a tropical vacation. But their beach plans come to halt after their out-of-town daughter comes back home, meaning they have to put together a last-minute celebration.
Columbia Pictures - 28/46
'Deck the Halls'
When Steve (Matthew Broderick) gets a new neighbor (Danny DeVito) who plans to build a ridiculously large Christmas light display, he's determined not to be outdone. The result is an all out war for whose yard can be the most festive.
Fox - 29/46
'Love Actually'
This Richard Curtis film follows the intertwined lives of several Londoners in the days leading up to Christmas. Through plenty of romantic ups and downs, each person figures out what love "actually" is just in time for the holiday.
©Universal Pictures/Courtesy: Everett Collection - 30/46
'Holidate'
Holidate incorporates holidays from all year round, as two singles vow to avoid attending functions alone by serving as each other's platonic plus ones. As the months go by, they start actually falling for each other despite their best efforts to keep their relationship transactional.
Netflix - 31/46
'How the Grinch Stole Christmas'
Take a trip to Whoville this year by watching director Ron Howard's rendition of Dr. Seuss's book by the same name. Jim Carey offers a hilarious portrayal of the Grinch, everyone's favorite enemy of Christmas turned holiday enthusiast.
RON BATZDORFF/Universal Pictures - 32/46
'The Santa Clause'
After unintentionally killing a man in a Santa suit on Christmas Eve, businessman Scott Calvin is informed by elves that he's now obligated to take over the role of Santa. Calvin (Tim Allen) processes this news comically throughout the movie as, slowly but surely, his hair gets whiter and his waistline gets larger.
Walt Disney Pictures - 33/46
'Bad Santa'
Willie Stokes (Billy Bob Thornton) is definitely on the naughty list as the star of Bad Santa. He annually poses as a mall Santa in order to rob stores on Christmas Eve, until a sweet young boy inspires him to reconsider his destructive ways.
Dimension Films - 34/46
'A Christmas Story'
One of the most beloved holiday films of all time, A Christmas Story delivers the laughs year after year in its depiction of young Ralphie Parker, whose dreams of Christmas are dashed by several unfortunate events. He's forced to wear a pink bunny suit gifted by a relative, the family dog destroys their delicious turkey dinner, and his new Red Ryder gun does practically "shoot his eye out."
MGM/UA Entertainment Co. - 35/46
'Unaccompanied Minors'
Imagine what would happen if five kids, traveling alone, get stranded in an airport during a Christmas Eve blizzard. That's the premise of this very fun, kid-friendly movie.
Netflix - 36/46
'Four Christmases'
After their holiday travel plans fall through, Brad (Vince Vaughn) and Kate (Reese Witherspoon) are forced to visit the dysfunctional families of both their divorced parents, making for four Christmases in one day. Each eccentric celebration offers laugh out loud chaos that tests both their patience and relationship.
Warner Bros. Pictures - 37/46
'Just Friends'
The last thing music exec Chris Brander (Ryan Reynolds) wants to do is spend the holidays in his hometown. But he has to do exactly that after his pop star companion sets fire to their private jet as its flying over New Jersey. When he returns home, he's forced to remember the person he was in high school, and his best friend Jamie (Amy Smart) he always wanted more from.
New Line Cinema - 38/46
'12 Dates of Christmas'
When Kate (Amy Smart) spoils a promising first date on Christmas Eve with Miles (Mark-Paul Gosselaar), she ends up in a Groundhog Day scenario, reliving the same day over and over. Each date she gets a little closer to moving on from her ex, embracing the holiday spirit, and opening her eyes to this new potential match.
ABC Family - 39/46
'Arthur Christmas'
In Arthur Christmas, we meet a high-tech Santa named Malcolm, his family, and their team of efficient elves. Together, they deliver presents to every child in the world thanks to advanced equipment and military precision. After they celebrate another successful Christmas, they soon find out a technical error resulted in a present never being delivered. Yes, a child has been forgotten on Christmas. That is, until Malcolm's second son Arthur decides to deliver the gift himself the old-fashioned way — by sleigh and reindeer.
Columbia Pictures - 40/46
'The Nightmare Before Christmas'
After stumbling through a portal to Christmas Town, King of Halloween Town Jack Skellington tries to take over Christmas by capturing Santa. When this plan unsurprisingly doesn't work out, he has to fix his missteps in order to save Christmas and return to the place he belongs.
Disney Enterprises - 41/46
'The Muppet Christmas Carol'
An excellent introduction to A Christmas Carol for young kids, this Muppet adaptation is characteristically silly while still staying true to Dickens's original tale. It features familiar characters like Kermit the Frog, Miss Piggy, and Fozzie Bear, along with Michael Caine playing the role of Ebenezer Scrooge.
Buena Vista Pictures - 42/46
'Serendipity'
This movie is definitely more romance than comedy, but it has a few great laughs, too. Starring Kate Beckinsale and John Cusack, Serendipity's premise is whether or not two people are really meant to be together. Though not all of it is set during Christmastime, it's a great holiday watch, anyway.
Tapestry FIlms - 43/46
'I'll Be Home For Christmas'
Jake (Jonathan Taylor Thomas) is rushing home for the holidays from college, but he's more excited about greeting his new vintage car than his family. When a group of bullies steals his wallet and ID however, he's forced to make a difficult journey home that teaches him what Christmas is all about.
Disney - 44/46
'Last Christmas'
While not without its drama, Last Christmas has several amusing scenes in which a store elf named Kate (Emelia Clarke) falls for a mysterious man (Henry Goulding) who seems too good to be true. Emma Thompson also offers an endearing performance as Kate's mother, a Yugoslavian immigrant named Petra.
Universal Studios - 45/46
'Krampus'
Not for the faint of heart, Krampus is a horror comedy about a demonic creature who punishes non-believers of Christmas. When a boy named Max dismisses the holiday, he unleashes Krampus and must figure a way out of his wrath.
Universal Pictures - 46/46
'Love the Coopers'
The all-star cast of Love the Coopers includes Diane Keaton, Olivia Wilde, and John Goodman, who all play family members reuniting for their annual Christmas Eve celebration. While they're all going through their respective personal troubles, gathering together seems to be the antidote.
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