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Miramax

'Serendipity,' which features John Cusack and Kate Beckinsale as star-crossed lovers who meet once in New York City then reconnect a few years later through a series of events, has become a holiday staple for rom-com fans.

Garin Pirnia




A scene from Rudolph's Shiny New Year (1976).

'Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer' and 'Frosty the Snowman' are Christmas classics, but history hasn't been as kind to all of Rankin/Bass's television specials.

Michele Debczak




Warner Bros.

Joe Dante's dark comedy classic is partly responsible for the PG-13 rating. But that hasn't stopped WarnerMedia from turning it into a new animated series.

Jennifer M Wood








The Jim Henson Company via Fathom Events

Whether you like your holiday movies classic or contemporary, happy or sad, sentimental or cynical, or with or without Bruce Willis, we've got a Christmas movie for every mood.

Scott Beggs
Paramount Home Entertainment

Whether you’re a fan of Buddy the Elf or prefer the retro allure of Bedford Falls, there are certain movies that just make the holidays complete—but not all of them were always so popular.

Stacy Conradt