Max unlocks access to a wide library of content and new movies, shows, and originals are added each month. For those specifically looking for festive movies, here are 14 of the best Christmas movies available to stream right now on Max. We’ve also included an additional 10 bonus mentions for good measure.
Best Christmas movies to watch on Max
This list is ordered alphabetically and not in order of the ones we think you should watch first.
8-Bit Christmas | Family/Comedy | 1h 37m
Released in 2021, 8-Bit Christmas takes place in both the 2020s and the 1980s, and tells the story of how far a group of kids will go to secure the ultimate gift – a Nintendo Entertainment System.
A Christmas Carol | Family/Fantasy | 1h 9m
Christmas wouldn’t be Christmas without A Christmas Carol and the 1938 adaptation of Charles Dickens’ story is one of the more popular versions. Follow along as Ebenezer Scrooge tries to make it through the night after receiving a visit from the ghost of his former business partner Jacob Marley.
A Christmas Story | Family/Comedy | 1h 34m
A Christmas Story has become a classic Christmas movie and one that continues to be popular today. Little Ralphie wants just one thing for Christmas – a Red Ryder Carbine Action Air Rifle.
A Christmas Story Christmas | Comedy/Drama | 1h 38m
After you’ve watched (or rewatched) A Christmas Story, you might want to consider checking out A Christmas Story Christmas as this movie marks the return of little Ralphie who is no longer so little. Now an adult, Ralphie turns his attention to making Christmas for his own kids a magical one.
Black Christmas | Horror/Mystery | 1h 38m
In this remake of the 1974 slasher film, a group of Sorority girls try to survive while a killer prowls their campus over Christmas break.
Elf | Family/Comedy | 1h 30m
Even though he has spent most of his life growing up in the North Pole, Buddy is not a real Elf. In an attempt to understand exactly who he is and where he came from, Buddy travels to the bright lights of New York City.
Four Christmases | Comedy/Romance | 1h 28m
Visiting family at Christmas is a common pastime but imagine having to spend four Christmases with four families in one day. That’s exactly what Reese Witherspoon and Vince Vaughn attempt to do in this festive comedy movie.
Gremlins | Horror/Comedy | 1h 46m
While some might not consider Gremlins to be a Christmas movie, we think it is, and one well worth older family members sitting down to watch at this time of the year.
Last Christmas | Comedy/Romance | 1h 43m
Life isn’t going exactly to plan for Kate, who works all year as a Christmas elf in a Christmas shop. However, things begin to change for Kate after a chance encounter with a charming stranger.
Krampus | Horror/Comedy | 1h 38m
While Santa has a naughty and nice list, Krampus only has a naughty list. And, trust us, that’s not a list you want to find yourself on.
National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation | Comedy/Family | 1h 37m
Many people will be traveling to spend Christmas with family and friends this year, and hopefully their reunions will go smoother than it does for the Griswolds in National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation. A must-watch at this time of the year.
The Polar Express | Family/Adventure | 1h 39m
It’s Christmas Eve and a young boy suddenly finds himself on a magical adventure to the North Pole on the Polar Express. The train couldn’t have come at a better time, as the young boy is beginning to question the very existence of Santa Claus.
Prancer: A Christmas Tale | Kids/Family | 1h 46m
After visiting her grandfather in the US for Christmas, a young girl encounters a seemingly magical reindeer. Could the mysterious reindeer really be Prancer?
Shazam! | Action/Comedy | 2h 12m
If superhero movies are more your thing, Shazam! is definitely one to consider this Christmas. The movie centers around 14-year-old Billy Batson who gains the ability to transform into an adult superhero.
Bonus Christmas movies to stream on Max
If none of the movies listed above are filling you with Christmas cheer, these 10 bonus festive movies are all also available to stream on Max.
- 24-Karat Christmas (2024)
- A Christmas Mystery (2022)
- A Hollywood Christmas (2022)
- Batman Returns (1992)
- Candy Coated Christmas (2021)
- The Christmas Detective (2023)
- Christmas of Yes (2023)
- Mistletoe & Matrimony (2024)
- One Delicious Christmas (2022)
- The Shop Around the Corner (1940)
New to Max?
If you’re new to Max and hoping to check out some of these Christmas movies, the streaming service has three subscription tiers to choose from. The cheapest is the $9.99 a month ‘With Ads’ plan. As this is an ad-supported plan, subscribers can expect to sit through ads before and during content.
The cheapest way to watch without ads is the $16.99 a month Ad-Free plan. Max also offers a $19.99 a month Ultimate Ad-Free tier that unlocks access to 4K playback on supported titles, Dolby Atmos support, and the ability to watch Max on more devices at the same time.
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