The 20 best Christmas movies of all time!

Trim the tree, stuff the stockings, and watch one of these classics movies filled with holiday cheer

There’s no more festive time of year than Christmas, which over the years has been the backdrop for plenty of old-school classics and modern favourites that have gifted moviegoers with an abundance of warm-and-fuzzy cheer. When the trees go up, the lights start twinkling. And when the eggnog starts flowing, there are a lot of opportunities to get in the Christmas spirit by revisiting (or checking out for the first time) Esquire Editors’ choices for the 20 best Christmas movies. Here’s a collection of reverent holiday fare that have brought joy for generations, plus some picks that skewer the traditions (either through irony or, say, murderous Clauses). Avoid thinking about all you have to do to get ready for the holiday (such as saving up for presents) and instead embrace the joy and cheer as we head into the Christmas season