Yahoo Lifestyle 23 Christmas Movies to Stream on Prime Video Now, Including the Award-Winning “Holdovers ”and the Cozy Favorite “Love Actually”
If you’re already filling your cart on Amazon this holiday season, why not switch tabs to Prime Video and browse its full stocking of Christmas movies?
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Paul Giamatti in 'The Holdovers,' 2023; The cast of 'It's a Wonderful Life,' 1946; A poster for 'Frosty the Snowman,' 1969'Tis the season to snuggle up on the couch and cast your eyes on the screen because your favorite holiday movies are now available to stream.
Amazon Prime Video has a number of titles on the platform, ranging from Christmas classics like 1946's It's a Wonderful Life and 1954's White Christmas to more modern family favorites such as Jingle All the Way starring Arnold Schwarzenegger and Candy Cane Lane starring Eddie Murphy. The streamer also has seasonal staples, including the rom-coms Love Actually and The Holiday.
For a good conversation starter this holiday season, Amazon Prime Video also made the infamously-debated Die Hard (is it or is it not a Christmas movie?) available to stream. Plus, recent flicks like 2023's The Holdovers are also up for your viewing pleasure.
Ahead, here are the best holiday movies on Amazon Prime Video to stream now.
Related: The 50 Best Christmas Movies to Stream
The Holdovers
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Da'Vine Joy Randolph, Paul Giamatti and Dominic Sessa in 'The Holdovers,' 2023Christmas can be the loneliest time of the year, especially for Paul Hunham (Paul Giamatti) — a cranky, iron-fisted classics professor at Barton Academy who wants a quiet holiday to himself. But when he's cornered into chaperoning a handful of students staying on campus over Christmas break, his plans melt away.
With no choice but to have everyday interactions with a mischievous pupil (Dominic Sessa) and the school's chef (Da'Vine Randolph Joy), Paul starts peeling back a few lawyers of his cold, Scrooge-like exterior — finding an unexpected gift in their company.
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The Holiday
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Jude Law and Cameron Diaz in 'The Holiday,' 2006Despite being an ocean apart, London journalist Iris Simpkins (Kate Winslet) and Hollywood movie trailer editor Amanda Woods (Cameron Diaz) have one thing in common this Christmas: a desire to change their scenery after romantic hardship.
On a whim, the two jilted women swap homes for the holidays to escape their romantic messes — but forgetting their exes becomes the least of their problems when they both fall for men (Jack Black, Jude Law) in the area they're visiting.
Watch The Holiday on Amazon Prime Video
Frosty the Snowman
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The cast of 'Frosty the Snowman,' 1969He's a happy jolly soul! Rankin/Bass' 1969 animated special adapts the beloved song for the screen, telling the fairy tale of the titular snowman who comes to life — thanks to a magical hat — and must race to the North Pole before he melts away.
Running at just 25 minutes, Frosty the Snowman packs in a whole lot of cheer with some original tunes and voice work from Old Hollywood stars like Jimmy Durante, Jackie Vernon and more.
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The Family Stone
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From left to right: Diane Keaton, Ty Giordano, Claire Danes, Craig T. Nelson and Dermot Mulroney in 'The Family Stone,' 2005Every family has their issues, and holiday gatherings tend to escalate them. In The Family Stone, Everett Stone (Dermot Mulroney) brings his tightly-wound girlfriend Meredith (Sarah Jessica Parker) home for Christmas — throwing her into the ring of his tight-knit, wildly opinionated family.
Despite her best efforts to win them over, Meredith's well-meaning yet unseemly attempts only widen the gap, leading her to summon her sister (Claire Danes) for backup.
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Scrooged
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Anne Ramsey and Bill Murray in 'Scrooged,' 1988Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol has probably been adapted more times than Disney has churned out live-action remakes, but if you're looking for an iteration that breaks the mold a bit, Scrooged is the best pick.
This ahead-of-its-time 1988 film stars Bill Murray as Frank Cross, a TV executive and self-seeking miser who receives a wake-up call from the ghosts of Christmas Past (David Johansen), Present (Carol Kane) and Future (Robert Hammond) to help straighten his mean spirit.
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Jingle All the Way
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Arnold Schwarzenegger and Jake Lloyd in 'Jingle All the Way,' 1996Arnold Schwarzenegger leads this 1996 comedy as Howard Langston, a harried mattress salesman trying to get on the "Nice Dad" list this holiday season. Procrastinating his one shopping task until the 11th hour, Howard spends Christmas Eve on a zany citywide hunt for the impossible-to-find Turbo Man action figure his son (Jake Lloyd) wants — and no amount of mall Santas, policemen or rival dads (Sinbad) can get in his way.
Watch Jingle All the Way on Amazon Prime Video
Surviving Christmas
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Ben Affleck and Christina Applegate in 'Surviving Christmas,' 2004Nostalgia for childhood Christmases is something many of us can relate to — but for wealthy ad exec Drew Lantham (Ben Affleck), it turns into a full-blown crisis.
Recently dumped and with no loved ones left, Drew shows up at the doorstep of his old home and offers the new owners — the Valcos — $250,000 to pretend to be his family so he can relive the holiday magic. Things quickly spiral out of control when their daughter (Christina Applegate) comes home and the Valcos' own dysfunctions are brought to light.
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Almost Christmas
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Kimberly Elise, Mo'Nique, Nicole Ari Parker, Danny Glover and Gabrielle Union in 'Almost Christmas,' 2016A year after the death of their matriarch, the Meyer family gathers for the holidays in house they grew up in. As Walter Meyer (Danny Glover) faces his first Christmas without his wife, he must ensure his grown-up children can survive five days of forced togetherness under one roof.
Watch Almost Christmas on Amazon Prime Video
The Bishop's Wife
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Loretta Young and Cary Grant in 'The Bishop's Wife,' 1947Discouraged by his failed efforts to fund a new cathedral, Bishop Henry Brougham (David Niven) turns to the heavens for guidance — and, to his surprise, gets a visit from the ever-charming angel Dudley (Carey Grant).
As Dudley swoops in to assist with Henry's troubles, winning over his wife (Loretta Young) and everyone else he meets, the bishop begins to suspect that the angel's mission isn't to help him ... but to take his place.
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Candy Cane Lane
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From left to right: Thaddeus J. Mixson, Genneya Walton, Madison Thomas, Tracee Ellis Ross and Eddie Murphy in 'Candy Cane Lane,' 2023Eddie Murphy's holiday-movie debut is nothing but sweet! Starring opposite Tracee Ellis Ross, Jillian Bell and more, Murphy's got his work cut out for him in this Christmas flick. In fact, his character Chris finds himself in quite the yuletide pickle after making a Christmas wish that brings some unwanted consequences.
According to a synopsis of the film, which is directed by Reginald Hudlin, Chris is "on a mission to win his neighborhood’s annual Christmas home decoration contest."
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Love Actually
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Andrew Lincoln and Keira Knightley in 'Love Actually,' 2003Aren't the holidays romantic? Love Actually explores just that, becoming a near-instant holiday classic.
The 2003 rom-com follows the lives of eight very different couples who navigate the complexities of romance, family, weddings and airports at Christmastime. The late Alan Rickman, Hugh Grant, Colin Firth, Liam Neeson and Emma Thompson are among the names in the star-studded cast.
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It’s a Wonderful Life
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The cast of 'It's a Wonderful Life,' 1946Christmas is all about the classics, right? It's a Wonderful Life annually tops the list of must-watch holiday movies, as it's been a seasonal staple since 1946.
The story chronicles the life of George Bailey (Jimmy Stewart), a desperately frustrated businessman who puts his personal dreams aside to help others in his community. After finding himself in a difficult situation, an angel pays him a visit to show him what life would be like if he had never existed.
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White Christmas
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Back, from left: Rosemary Clooney, Danny Kaye, Bing Crosby and Vera-Ellen in 'White Christmas,' 1954Another holiday classic! White Christmas stars singers Bing Crosby as Bob Wallace and Danny Kaye as Phil Davis who join sister act Rosemary Clooney as Betty and Vera-Ellen as Judy Haynes to perform a Christmas show in rural Vermont post-World War II. It's a fun-filled musical extravaganza!
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It's a Very Merry Muppet Christmas Movie
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Kermit the Frog and Miss Piggy in 'It's a Very Merry Muppet Christmas Movie,' 2002Can't get enough of the Muppets? Fortunately, there's more fun in store from the puppet pals! It's a Very Merry Muppet Christmas Movie follows Kermit the Frog, Fozzie Bear, Gonzo, Miss Piggy and the entire Muppet gang in a holly-jolly holiday classic that will bring smiles to those who stream.
Watch It's a Very Merry Muppet Christmas Movie on Amazon Prime Video
Die Hard
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Bruce Willis in 'Die Hard,' 1988Whether you consider it a Christmas movie or not, this action-packed film is streamable! Originating from Roderick Thorp's 1979 novel Nothing Lasts Forever, 1988's Die Hard follows hard-nosed New York City cop John McClane (Bruce Willis) as he wages a one-man war against terrorists in Los Angeles.
As for whether Die Hard is a Christmas movie? The question has notoriously been debated since the film's setting takes place on Dec. 24. However, it doesn't employ any holiday-related themes or storylines despite being set on Christmas Eve.
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Related: Non-Christmas Christmas Movies to Watch All Year
The Man Who Invented Christmas
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Dan Stevens and Christopher Plummer in 'The Man Who Invented Christmas,' 2017A look behind the bah-humbug! The Man Who Invented Christmas is a 2017 biographical comedy-drama film that takes Scrooge lovers on the magical journey that led to the creation of Ebenezer, Tiny Tim and other classic characters from A Christmas Carol.
Watch The Man Who Invented Christmas on Amazon Prime Video
Christmas Comes to Willow Creek
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John Schneider and Tom Wopat in 'Christmas Comes to Willow Creek,' 1987Blizzards, breakdowns and brothers, oh my! 1987's Christmas Comes to Willow Creek follows bros Ray (John Schneider) and Pete (Tom Wopat) who spend several days in an 18-wheeler delivering toys from California to Alaska. However, they undergo various complications when their truck breaks down along the way.
Watch Christmas Comes to Willow Creek on Amazon Prime Video
One Special Night
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Julie Andrews in 'One Special Night,' 1999Love (and snow) is in the air! An adaptation of Jan Hartman's A Winter Visitor, One Special Night follows the sweet story of a construction contractor (James Garner) and a pediatric cardiologist (Julie Andrews) who find themselves stranded together during the holiday due to a heavy snowstorm.
As a result, the couple has no choice but to spend time together in a small abandoned cabin — gradually learning about each other's lives and becoming undeniably drawn to one another despite their many differences.
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Christmas for a Dollar
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The movie poster for 'Christmas for a Dollar,' 2013'Tis the season for acts of kindness. Christmas for a Dollar follows a woman and her children who are left unhoused in their small town after her husband leaves with all their money. To make ends meet, she picks up a job at a diner and gets a little help from some kind locals to help her through the challenging times.
Watch Christmas for a Dollar on Amazon Prime Video
Last Holiday
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Queen Latifah and LL Cool J in 'Last Holiday,' 2006Queen Latifah's living life to the fullest in this holiday film. The actress stars in Last Holiday as Georgia Byrd, an introverted saleswoman who learns she has a terminal illness, which prompts her to reflect on her overly cautious life.
Therefore, she turns that lifestyle around by withdrawing her life savings, jetting off to Europe and living like a millionaire. Georgia charms everyone she meets with her upbeat personality; however, finds she's only missing her longtime crush, Sean Matthews (LL Cool J).
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Christmas Solo
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The movie poster for 'Christmas Solo,' 2017Tinsel and entanglements. Christmas Solo chronicles the life of two single parents who stumble into the possibility of love for Christmas, only to learn that their daughters are tangled in an intense rivalry at school. Will the result be a peaceful holiday season for all?
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Beyond Christmas
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From left to right: Aubrey Smith, Jean Parker, Charles Winninger, Harry Carey and Richard Carlson in 'Beyond Christmas,' 1940A 1940 classic that's perfect for today! Beyond Christmas is an uplifting story that's set on Christmas Eve in N.Y.C. and follows three elderly businessmen (Harry Carey, C. Aubrey Smith and Charles Winninger) who are preparing to enjoy a festive dinner together. Meanwhile, they invite two kind strangers who come to return a wallet they believed was lost to join them.
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Mariah Carey's All I Want for Christmas Is You
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The movie poster for 'Mariah Carey's All I Want for Christmas Is You,' 2017It may be cold outside, but your voice will be warmed up after watching this film! Based off the Queen of Christmas' hit song of the same name, Mariah Carey's All I Want for Christmas Is You will have you singing and smiling from start to finish.
The 2017 animated movie follows a young girl named Mariah who dreams of getting a puppy for Christmas. To prove she's responsible, she pet-sits a mischievous pup named Jack — therefore, turning the family's holiday extravaganza upside down.
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Related: The Best Christmas Movies for Kids to Stream
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