Holiday Comedy Movies

If you don’t know what to watch on Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve, you’re in the right place! Here you will find a collection of the best movies to get you in the New Year mood and to watch with the whole family!

The Best Christmas Pageant Ever The Best Christmas Pageant Ever 7.3 1h 39min
The Best Christmas Pageant Ever
IMDb: 7.3
1h 39min

The Herdman children are famously the most unruly kids ever known. They engage in lying, stealing, cheating, bullying, and generally causing chaos in their small town. However, this holiday season,…

Genie Genie 5.9 1h 33min
Genie
IMDb: 5.9
1h 33min

Flora, a genie confined within an ancient jewelry box for over two millennia, is inadvertently summoned by Bernard, a man whose life is falling apart.

The Naughty Nine The Naughty Nine 5.3 1h 23min
The Naughty Nine
IMDb: 5.3
1h 23min

On Christmas morning, fifth-grader Andy discovers that Santa hasn’t left him a gift. Convinced that he’s been mistakenly placed on the “naughty list,” Andy decides to take matters into his…

A Wesley Christmas Wedding A Wesley Christmas Wedding
A Wesley Christmas Wedding
IMDb: N/A
N/A

Brothers and sisters Chris, Todd, Cydney, and Wesley journey back to their family home in Washington to spend the Christmas holidays with their parents, Bryan and Sylvia. Once they arrive,…

Single All the Way Single All the Way 6.2 1h 39min
Single All the Way
IMDb: 6.2
1h 39min

In this festive romantic comedy, a man named Peter persuades his best friend Nick to join him for the holidays at his family’s home, hoping to avoid the usual questions…

1000 Miles From Christmas 1000 Miles From Christmas 1h 42min
1000 Miles From Christmas
IMDb: N/A
1h 42min

A Christmas-hating auditor is dispatched to a quaint town for a job assignment, where he encounters a woman set on transforming his perspective on the festive season.

Shaun the Sheep: The Flight Before Christmas Shaun the Sheep: The Flight Before Christmas 7.3 30min
Shaun the Sheep: The Flight Before Christmas
IMDb: 7.3
30min

In this delightful holiday special, Shaun the Sheep embarks on a festive adventure that quickly spirals into chaos when a farmhouse raid to get bigger stockings for the flock inadvertently…

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Home Sweet Home Alone Home Sweet Home Alone 3.6 1h 33min
Home Sweet Home Alone
IMDb: 3.6
1h 33min

In this family comedy, a young boy named Max Mercer finds himself left behind when his family travels to Japan for the holidays. As he enjoys the freedom of having…

Fatman Fatman 5.9 1h 40min
Fatman
IMDb: 5.9
1h 40min

In this darkly comedic action film, Mel Gibson stars as a disillusioned and gritty version of Santa Claus, who is struggling to keep his business afloat. When a spoiled and…

Happiest Season Happiest Season 6.6 1h 42min
Happiest Season
IMDb: 6.6
1h 42min

In this heartwarming holiday romantic comedy, a young woman plans to propose to her girlfriend during her family’s annual Christmas gathering, only to discover that her partner hasn’t come out…

Noelle Noelle 6.3 1h 40min
Noelle
IMDb: 6.3
1h 40min

In this festive family comedy, the story follows Noelle Kringle, played by Anna Kendrick, who is the daughter of Santa Claus. As Christmas approaches, Noelle is tasked with helping her…

The Christmas Chronicles The Christmas Chronicles 7.0 1h 44min
The Christmas Chronicles
IMDb: 7
1h 44min

In this festive adventure, siblings Kate and Teddy Pierce hatch a plan to capture Santa Claus on Christmas Eve, but their scheme goes awry, leading to an unexpected journey that…

The Grinch The Grinch 6.4 1h 25min
The Grinch
IMDb: 6.4
1h 25min

In this animated adaptation, the story follows a grumpy, green creature who despises the festive cheer of the nearby town and devises a plan to steal Christmas. The film features…

El Camino Christmas El Camino Christmas 5.7 1h 29min
El Camino Christmas
IMDb: 5.7
1h 29min

In this 2017 film directed by David E. Talbert, a young man named Eric Roth embarks on a quest to find his estranged father, leading him to the small town…

Why Him? Why Him? 6.2 1h 51min
Why Him?
IMDb: 6.2
1h 51min

In this comedy directed by John Hamburg, a Midwestern father, played by Bryan Cranston, finds himself in a battle of wits with his daughter’s eccentric and wealthy boyfriend, portrayed by…

Bad Santa 2 Bad Santa 2 5.6 1h 32min
Bad Santa 2
IMDb: 5.6
1h 32min

In this dark comedy sequel, Billy Bob Thornton reprises his role as the cynical and perpetually inebriated Willie Soke. Joined by his sidekick Marcus, played by Tony Cox, Willie is…

Becoming Santa Becoming Santa 5.6 1h 27min
Becoming Santa
IMDb: 5.6
1h 27min

In “Becoming Santa,” Michael Gross and Meredith Baxter, known for their roles in “Family Ties,” reunite as the iconic Mr. and Mrs. Claus. The film also features Laura Bell Bundy,…

A Very Murray Christmas A Very Murray Christmas 5.5 56min
A Very Murray Christmas
IMDb: 5.5
56min

In this festive musical comedy special, Bill Murray finds himself hosting a holiday show amidst a snowstorm in New York City, which threatens to derail the entire production. As the…

Uncle Nick Uncle Nick 5.9 1h 33min
Uncle Nick
IMDb: 5.9
1h 33min

In this dark comedy, a dysfunctional family gathers for a Christmas celebration that quickly spirals into chaos, driven by the antics of the titular character, played by Brian Posehn. As…

Love the Coopers Love the Coopers 5.8 1h 47min
Love the Coopers
IMDb: 5.8
1h 47min

When four generations of the Cooper clan come together for their annual Christmas Eve celebration, a series of unexpected visitors and unlikely events turn the night upside down, leading them…

Get Santa Get Santa 6.3 1h 42min
Get Santa
IMDb: 6.3
1h 42min

In this heartwarming holiday film, a father and son team up to save Christmas after discovering Santa Claus in a bit of a predicament. The story unfolds with a blend…

Grumpy Cat’s Worst Christmas Ever Grumpy Cat’s Worst Christmas Ever 5.0 1h 27min
Grumpy Cat’s Worst Christmas Ever
IMDb: 5
1h 27min

In this holiday-themed comedy, a perpetually grumpy cat finds herself the unlikely hero when she befriends a young girl named Chrystal. Together, they embark on a mission to save a…

A Merry Friggin Christmas A Merry Friggin Christmas 5.2 1h 28min
A Merry Friggin Christmas
IMDb: 5.2
1h 28min

In this holiday comedy directed by Tristram Shapeero, Boyd Mitchler, played by Joel McHale, finds himself in a predicament when he realizes he left his son’s Christmas gifts at home….

Happy Christmas Happy Christmas 5.4 1h 22min
Happy Christmas
IMDb: 5.4
1h 22min

In this 2014 film directed by Joe Swanberg, the story revolves around a young woman named Jenny, played by Anna Kendrick, who moves in with her brother Jeff, portrayed by…

A Madea Christmas A Madea Christmas 5.1 1h 40min
A Madea Christmas
IMDb: 5.1
1h 40min

In this holiday-themed comedy, the indomitable Madea, played by Tyler Perry, embarks on a journey to a small rural town to surprise her niece, Eileen, portrayed by Anna Maria Horsford,…

White Reindeer White Reindeer 5.7 1h 22min
White Reindeer
IMDb: 5.7
1h 22min

Following an unforeseen tragedy, Suzanne embarks on a quest to discover the real essence of Christmas during a melancholic and peculiar December in the suburbs of Virginia.

All Is Bright All Is Bright 5.6 1h 47min
All Is Bright
IMDb: 5.6
1h 47min

In this 2013 film directed by Phil Morrison, the story follows two down-on-their-luck men, played by Paul Giamatti and Paul Rudd, as they attempt to sell Christmas trees in New…

A Very Harold Kumar Christmas A Very Harold Kumar Christmas 6.2 1h 30min
A Very Harold Kumar Christmas
IMDb: 6.2
1h 30min

In this 2011 holiday-themed comedy, Harold and Kumar, played by John Cho and Kal Penn, reunite after years of drifting apart. Their attempt to celebrate Christmas goes hilariously awry when…

A Christmas Tale A Christmas Tale 7.0 2h 30min
A Christmas Tale
IMDb: 7
2h 30min

In this French drama, a dysfunctional family reunites for Christmas, bringing with them a history of unresolved conflicts and emotional wounds. The ensemble cast, including Catherine Deneuve and Mathieu Amalric,…

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Fred Claus Fred Claus 5.7 1h 56min
Fred Claus
IMDb: 5.7
1h 56min

Fred Claus and Santa Claus have been estranged brothers for many years. Now Fred must reconcile his differences with his brother whom he believes overshadows him. When an efficiency expert…

Unaccompanied Minors Unaccompanied Minors 5.4 1h 30min
Unaccompanied Minors
IMDb: 5.4
1h 30min

In this family-friendly comedy directed by Paul Feig, a group of children find themselves stranded at an airport during a snowstorm on Christmas Eve. The young cast, including Tyler James…

Deck The Halls Deck The Halls 5.1 1h 33min
Deck The Halls
IMDb: 5.1
1h 33min

In this festive comedy directed by John Whitesell, two neighbors, played by Danny DeVito and Matthew Broderick, find themselves in a heated rivalry over holiday decorations. As one man’s quest…

The Santa Clause 3 The Escape Clause The Santa Clause 3 The Escape Clause 4.8 1h 32min
The Santa Clause 3 The Escape Clause
IMDb: 4.8
1h 32min

In this festive family comedy, Tim Allen reprises his role as Scott Calvin, who must navigate the challenges of being Santa Claus while dealing with the mischievous Jack Frost, played…

The Ice Harvest The Ice Harvest 6.2 1h 32min
The Ice Harvest
IMDb: 6.2
1h 32min

Set against the backdrop of a frigid Christmas Eve in Wichita, Kansas, this dark comedy-thriller follows Charlie Arglist, a mob lawyer played by John Cusack, who teams up with his…

Christmas with the Kranks Christmas with the Kranks 5.5 1h 39min
Christmas with the Kranks
IMDb: 5.5
1h 39min

Luther Krank is fed up with the commerciality of Christmas; he decides to skip the holiday and go on a vacation with his wife instead. But when his daughter decides…

Christmas Vacation 2: Cousin Eddie’s Island Adventure Christmas Vacation 2: Cousin Eddie’s Island Adventure 2.7 1h 23min
Christmas Vacation 2: Cousin Eddie’s Island Adventure
IMDb: 2.7
1h 23min

Despite being let go from his job just before Christmas, Eddie’s employer offers him and his family a trip to the South Pacific, aiming to prevent any legal action after…

Love Actually Love Actually 7.6 2h 15min
Love Actually
IMDb: 7.6
2h 15min

Follows seemingly unrelated people as their lives begin to intertwine while they fall in – and out – of love. Affections languish and develop as Christmas draws near.

How the Grinch Stole Christmas How the Grinch Stole Christmas 6.3 1h 44min
How the Grinch Stole Christmas
IMDb: 6.3
1h 44min

Inside a snowflake exists the magical land of Whoville. In Whoville, live the Whos, an almost mutated sort of Munchkin-like people. All the Whos love Christmas, yet just outside of…

Jack Frost Jack Frost 5.4 1h 41min
Jack Frost
IMDb: 5.4
1h 41min

In this family-friendly fantasy film, Michael Keaton stars as a father and musician who struggles to balance his career with his family life. After a tragic accident, he is given…

Christmas Every Day Christmas Every Day 1h 27min
Christmas Every Day
IMDb: N/A
1h 27min

In this 1996 holiday film, a young boy finds himself reliving Christmas Day repeatedly, much to his initial frustration. As he navigates the repetitive day, he learns valuable lessons about…

Mixed Nuts Mixed Nuts 1h 37min
Mixed Nuts
IMDb: N/A
1h 37min

Set during the holiday season, this comedy revolves around a crisis hotline business on the brink of closure, leading to a series of chaotic and humorous events. The film features…

The Santa Clause The Santa Clause 6.6 1h 37min
The Santa Clause
IMDb: 6.6
1h 37min

Scott Calvin is an ordinary man, who accidentally causes Santa Claus to fall from his roof on Christmas Eve and is knocked unconscious. When he and his young son finish…

The Ref The Ref 6.9 1h 37min
The Ref
IMDb: 6.9
1h 37min

In this dark comedy directed by Ted Demme, a cat burglar named Gus finds himself in a precarious situation when a botched robbery leads him to take a bickering couple…

Home Alone Home Alone 7.7 1h 43min
Home Alone
IMDb: 7.7
1h 43min

Eight-year-old Kevin McCallister makes the most of the situation after his family unwittingly leaves him behind when they go on Christmas vacation. But when a pair of bungling burglars set…

National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation 7.5 1h 37min
National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation
IMDb: 7.5
1h 37min

In this holiday comedy, the Griswold family, led by the well-meaning but hapless Clark Griswold, embarks on a quest to host the perfect family Christmas. As relatives descend upon their…

Scrooged Scrooged 6.9 1h 41min
Scrooged
IMDb: 6.9
1h 41min

In this modern take on Charles Dickens’ ”A Christmas Carol,” Frank Cross (Bill Murray) is a wildly successful television executive whose cold ambition and curmudgeonly nature has driven away the…

Ernest Saves Christmas Ernest Saves Christmas 5.7 1h 35min
Ernest Saves Christmas
IMDb: 5.7
1h 35min

In this festive comedy, the bumbling yet lovable Ernest P. Worrell, played by Jim Varney, finds himself on a mission to save Christmas. When Santa Claus arrives in Florida to…

Comfort and Joy Comfort and Joy 6.6 1h 46min
Comfort and Joy
IMDb: 6.6
1h 46min

In this 1984 film directed by Bill Forsyth, the story follows a Glasgow radio DJ named Alan “Dickie” Bird, played by Bill Paterson, who finds himself embroiled in a quirky…

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