Frank Capra’s masterpiece is not just a great Christmas movie, it is one of the ten best films ever made.
‘It’s a Wonderful Life’ (1946) Bridge Video Clip: Top Christmas Movies for 2012
Children of Men (2006) ‘Miracle Cease Fire’ video clip: 30 Christmas Movies
Alfonso Cuarón’s masterpiece confronts us with a tale of a miraculously pregnant unwed mother and her reluctant protector set amidst the most horrific violence an empire can throw at them: in short, a stark retelling of the Christmas story.
Joyeux Noel (2006) A Remarkable True Story of Faith – 30 #ChristmasMovies
Joyeux Noel (French for ‘Merry Christmas.’ U.S. release in 2006) The remarkable true story of the ‘Christmas Truce’ of 1914. Christmas Eve during world War I, the Germans, French, and Scottish fraternize and get to know the men who live on the opposite side of a brutal war, in what became a true lesson of humanity.
The Bishop’s Wife (1947) Zany ‘Non-Trailer’ – 30 Christmas Movies
Samuel Goldwyn’s romantic comedy about a Bishop’s fundraising prayer that nets a lot more than cash. Cary Grant plays the angel with more on his mind than money.
Elf (2003) ‘The Snowball Fight’ – 30 Favorite Christmas Movies
Perhaps Will Ferrell’s best movie. The story of Buddy the Elf is an irresistible recasting of the Santa story. Zooey Deschanel‘s sterling role doesn’t hurt one bit.
Whitney Houston sings to Denzel Washington in 1996 Update of Christmas Movie ‘The Preacher’s Wife’
A Bishop’s fundraising prayer is answered by an angel with more than money on his mind. Featuring Denzel Washington and Whitney Houston in remake of Samuel Goldwyn’s romantic comedy The Bishop’s Wife (1947).
White Christmas (1954) Original Trailer – 30 Favorite Christmas Movies
Not much Jesus (or Santa), but a wonderful tale of friendship and loyalty. We watch it every year and it chokes us up every time.
Jesus of Nazareth (1977): Our Favorite Christmas Movies and TV Specials
Franco Zeffirelli’s masterful TV mini-series. Incredibly complex and textured.
A Christmas Story (1983) 30 Favorite Christmas Movies
I don’t know why we all get such a kick out of this admittedly B movie, but this coming-of-age story surrounding the hopes and fears of a nine-year-old boy is pitch-perfect. Just don’t shoot your eye out.
Ben Hur (1959) ‘Chariot Race’ Clip – 30 Favorite Christmas Movies
Charlton Heston’s character’s life parallel’s the life of Jesus, (even if he actually misses his birth). As an added plus, the Chariot Scene can really get you in the mood to face the mall. Perhaps one of the best films ever made.
The Santa Clause (1994) 30 Favorite Christmas Movies
Can you be drafted into the ranks of Father Christmas? Apparently, yes. Tim Allen’s best role since Home Improvement.
Family Man (2000) – ‘Are You an Alien?’ Clip – 30 Favorite Christmas Movies
Turns the “what if” premise of It’s a Wonderful Life on its head. With Don Cheadleas an angel on the edge, and some of the best acting of Nicholas Cage and Tea Leoni’s careers. We watch it every year and ponder our own what it?