Grab Your Hot Cocoa! Here Are the Best Christmas Movies to Stream on Hulu This Winter

'Tis the season for hot cocoa and Christmas movies! As the weather gets colder, nothing beats cuddling up at home with a great film that will make you feel all warm and fuzzy inside. The only problem is having too many choices.

Hulu has no shortage of holiday films locked and loaded for 2024, but with so many options, it can be tough to choose. We've combed through their massive selection to make it easier for you to sit back, relax and enjoy your spiked eggnog with the perfect one.

Whether you're looking for a family-friendly adventure, a cheesy straight-to-TV movie that's perfectly predictable (in the best way,) a Yuletide classic or a comedy that will keep you laughing all the way, we've got you covered.

Scroll through the best Christmas movies on Hulu in 2024, below.

Related: The 50 Best Christmas Movies to Stream

Nutcrackers

After the sudden loss of his sister and brother-in-law, Michael Maxwell (Ben Stiller) finds his orderly world turned upside down when he becomes the temporary guardian for his four unruly nephews (played by real-life brothers Homer, Ulysses, Atlas and Arlo Janson in their movie debuts) for the holidays.

While a social worker (Linda Cardellini) searches for a foster home, Michael stumbles through a series of chaotic misadventures — and discovers his unlikely bond with the rowdy quartet might change his life forever.

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Elf

Elf has a home on Hulu, and no, we're not sitting on a throne of lies. This 2003 comedy stars Will Ferrell as Buddy — a 30-year-old human raised by elves at the North Pole, who discovers his biological father, Walter (James Caan), is on Santa's (Ed Asner) "Naughty" list and travels to New York City to meet him.

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The Polar Express

All we want when Christmas comes to town is to get on the magical Polar Express. Directed by Robert Zemeckis, this 2004 animated adventure-fantasy follows a young boy (voiced by Daryl Sabara) questioning Santa's existence as he finds himself aboard the titular train headed toward the North Pole on Christmas Eve.

While Tom Hanks lends his voice to several characters — including the conductor, Santa and a ghostly vagabond — there are other voice performances from Nona Gaye, Jimmy Bennett, Eddie Deezen and Steven Tyler.

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Frosty the Snowman

Thumpety thump thump! This classic 1969 special follows the beloved snowman (voiced by Jackie Vernon) as he's brought to life with a little help from a magical hat. But when the temperature starts to rise, Frosty and his pals must get him to the North Pole before it's too late — all while outrunning a greedy magician trying to reclaim his enchanted top hat.

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Santa Claus Is Coming to Town

Want to know how the Big Man in Red got his start? This 54-minute stop-motion special, narrated by a postman (voiced by Fred Astaire), unpacks Santa's origin story — from his iconic beard to his gift-giving traditions and more.

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The Family Stone

In this 2005 dramedy, straitlaced career woman Meredith Morton (Sarah Jessica Parker) travels to New England to spend the holidays with her boyfriend's (Dermot Mulroney) family, whose free-spirited values clash with hers. The Family Stone features a star-studded cast, including Diane Keaton, Craig T. Nelson, Luke Wilson, Claire Danes, Rachel McAdams and Tyrone Giordano.

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Christmas with the Kranks

Luther (Tim Allen) and Nora Krank (Jamie Lee Curtis) are considered Christmas royalty around their neighborhood — but with their daughter (Julie Gonzalo) off in Peru for a Peace Corps assignment, they decide to ditch the holiday hustle for a 10-day Caribbean cruise. That is, until their child shows up at the last minute, leaving the Kranks speeding to whip up the proper Christmas cheer out of thin air.

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National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation

Join Clark Griswold (Chevy Chase) as he strives to create the perfect traditional Christmas for his immediate family. However, the unexpected arrival of his eccentric relatives erupts mayhem in the household, sending his plans up in chimney smoke. Written by John Hughes, this 1989 family comedy also stars Beverly D'Angelo, Randy Quaid, Juliette Lewis, Diane Ladd and Julia Louis-Dreyfus.

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Die Hard

Die Hard — the ultimate unofficial Christmas movie — is a holiday tradition for many. Bruce Willis stars in this Christmas Eve action thriller as N.Y.C. cop John McClane, who battles terrorists in a Los Angeles high-rise building. "Ho-Ho-Ho."

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Jack Frost

Living in the fast lane, rock star Jack Frost (Michael Keaton) finds little time for his wife (Kelly Preston) and 11-year-old son Charlie (Joseph Cross). But after he dies in a tragic car accident, Jack is given a second chance to catch up on lost time with his child, this time reincarnated as a snowman.

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Fred Claus

When Santa's (Paul Giamatti) wayward brother, Fred (Vince Vaughn), gets himself in legal trouble, the generous gift-giver bails him out on one condition: He has to work off his debts by making toys for Christmas. As he prepares for a workshop evaluation, Santa must ensure his brother doesn't cause any disruptions.

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Deck the Halls

Decking the halls can sometimes turn into a festive face-off. In this 2004 comedy, Steve Finch (Matthew Broderick) and his family have crowned themselves as the Christmas connoisseurs of Cloverdale. But when Buddy Hall (Danny DeVito) and his wife (Kristin Chenoweth) roll into town, they put Finch's Yuletide reign to the test, illuminating their house with lights visible from outer space.

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Miracle on 34th Street

In this 1994 reimagining of the 1947 classic, a department store Santa (Richard Attenborough) declares himself as the true Kris Kringle. However, as he faces a legal trial challenging his credibility, the jolly man garners support from his lawyer (Dylan McDermott), a young girl (Mara Wilson) and her mother (Elizabeth Perkins).

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The Perfect Holiday

A divorced mom of three (Gabrielle Union) is hit on by a charming stranger (Morris Chestnut) and ends up dating around the holidays — but what she doesn't know is that he's a mall Santa who was paid by her daughter to compliment her. Produced by Queen Latifah, this rom-com also stars Latifah, Charlie Murphy and Terrence Howard.

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Four Christmases

In this 2008 rom-com, Reese Witherspoon and Vince Vaughn play an unmarried couple with plans for an exotic holiday getaway. However, when their flight gets canceled due to fog, they are obligated to take a Christmas tour visiting all four of their divorced parents' homes — filled with family members played by Robert Duvall, Mary Steenburgen, Tim McGraw, Kristin Chenoweth and Sissy Spacek, among others.

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Just Friends

Ten years after being friend-zoned by the love of his life, Jamie (Amy Smart), Chris (Ryan Reynolds) returns to his hometown for the holidays and reconnects with her. Now a hotshot record exec involved with pop star Samantha James (Anna Faris), Chris still can't shake his romantic feelings for Jamie, and he's more intent than ever to make her fall in love with him.

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It's a Wonderful Binge

In this 2022 sequel to The Binge (2020), all drugs and alcohol are illegal except on the annual Binge Day. This year, friends Hags (Dexter Darden), Andrew (Eduardo Franco), Sarah (Zainne Saleh) and Kimmi (Marta Piekarz) struggle with adulting when their favorite holiday coincides with another: Christmas Eve. Meanwhile, Hags plans a proposal to Sarah while Andrew comes to terms with his imperfect relationship with Kimmi.

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George Balanchine's The Nutcracker

Cuddle up with a classic! Narrated by Kevin Kline, this 1993 ballet features Darci Kistler, Damian Woetzel, Kyra Nichols, Bart Robinson Cook, Macaulay Culkin, Jessica Lynn Cohen, Wendy Whelan, Margaret Tracey, Gen Horiuchi and Tom Gold with the New York City Ballet.

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12 Pups of Christmas

In this 2019 romance, the CEO (Donny Boaz) of a struggling pet tracking device company leans on a new hire (Charlotte Sullivan) to help him fix his failing product and find new homes for many puppies left behind after a photo shoot. Spending time with the adoptive families and completing holiday activities helps the unlikely duo see each other in a new light.

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A Christmas Movie Christmas

Two sisters long for a romantic Christmas just like in the movies — but when they find themselves in one, they realize it's not all it's cracked up to be! Brant Daugherty, Lana McKissack and Kimberly Daugherty bring all the fuzzy feels in this 2019 flick.

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Christmas Belle

Haylie Duff, Nicholas Gonzalez, C. Thomas Howell, Mark Famiglietti and Sheree J. Wilson bring the story of Beauty and the Beast into the modern era for this 2013 romance. When Belle shows up to help an icy Hunter catalog his belongings for an estate sale, she begins to melt his tough exterior.

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Happiest Season

A young woman (Kristen Stewart) plans a special holiday proposal for her girlfriend (Mackenzie Davis) but is surprised to learn that she hasn't come out to her family yet. After trying to hide their relationship, both women learn something about being true to themselves. Alison Brie, Dan Levy and Aubrey Plaza also star in this touching and humorous 2020 Hulu original.

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A Nasty Piece of Work

In this scary spin on a holiday film, a businessman gets an offer to make some extra money after learning he won't be getting a bonus. Things get violent when his boss offers him a promotion to compete against a rival. Molly Hagan, Natalie Hall, Kyle Howard, Dustin Milligan and Julian Sands star in this holiday horror.

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Trolls Holiday in Harmony

In a fun 2021 holiday film from the world of the DreamWorks Trolls, Poppy plans a gift swap for everyone. Both kids and adults will love this touching and colorful movie, which features the same voice cast from the original film, including Anna Kendrick, Justin Timberlake, Kenan Thompson, Rachel Bloom and Ron Funches.

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Madagascar: A Little Wild Holiday Goose Chase

This adorable short teaches kids the value of doing kind things — especially around the holidays. Melman (voiced by Luke Lowe) sets out to help a lost goose (Mark Whitten) find his family in the hopes of adding another sticker to his holiday "nice" list. This G-rated film is only 20 minutes and is a cute adventure for the little ones.

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The Holiday Fix Up

Jana Kramer, Ryan McPartlin, Steve Vinovich, Maria Menounos and Brandon Ford Green star in this tender 2021 romance about a big-shot interior designer returning home for the holidays to help restore an old inn. The only problem? The contractor is the ex who broke her heart, and the feelings are still there!

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A Christmas Switch

In a holiday spin on the story of Freaky Friday, two people switch bodies for the holidays and get a new perspective on their families and relationships. The sweet, funny movie from 2018 stars Jackie Seiden, Ashley Wood and Oana Gregory.

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Holly's Holiday

Holly wants the perfect guy — but is perfection all that it's cracked up to be? That's what she has to learn after hitting her head and waking up to a mannequin-turned-boyfriend. This quirky 2013 romp features Claire Coffee, Ryan McPartlin, Gabrielle Dennis, Matt Riedy and Robin Riker.

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Catering Christmas

When a caterer lands the biggest cooking gig of the year, she finds herself getting surprisingly close with a member of the important family. This tasty 2022 tale stars Daniel Lissing, Merritt Patterson, Christopher Hayes, R Austin Ball and Donno Mitoma.

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The Enchanted Christmas Cake

A local baker agrees to help a big-shot TV producer film a Christmas special in her town. Could the unlikely friendship help rekindle her love for the holidays? Erica Durance, Robin Dunne, Brandon Ludwig, Arcade Riley and Kyana Teresa star in the 2021 movie.

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Holiday in Santa Fe

Mario Lopez and Emeraude Toubia star in this 2021 flick, which follows a greeting card exec visiting New Mexico hoping to acquire a small family business that makes handmade ornaments celebrating Mexican holiday traditions. The heartwarming movie also features Aimee Garcia.

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Christmas on the Farm

Things get a little wild when a fake New York socialite who lied about her backstory to get a book deal gets a visit from her publisher on the farm. The problem? They think she's Australian. This 2021 flick stars Poppy Montgomery, Darren McMullen and Hugh Sheridan.

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