![]() There aren’t many in this genre, mind you, but among them are the original “Lethal Weapon” and “Kiss Kiss Bang Bang,” no slouches, either of them. As odd as it sounds, “Die Hard” is a definitive example of the Christmas action movie. “Die Hard” as a Christmas movie? Wha…? Well, believe it. Starring Bruce Willis, Alan Rickman, Bonnie Bedelia. Image Credit: 20th Century Fox/REX/Shutterstockĭirector: John McTiernan. Still, the film introduced “White Christmas,” so we should be grateful for that. The film works well, with wonderful vocals from Crosby and spectacular dancing from Astaire, even though there is a cringe-worthy section involving a cringe-worthy number in blackface. Which would work out fine, if only Ted didn’t still carry a torch for Lila. The retiring couple decide to turn their farm into an entertainment retreat called Holiday Inn, whose gimmick is that it will only be open on public holidays. The plot of the film is less memorable - a three-person act (Crosby as Jim, Fred Astaire as Ted and Virginia Dale as Lila) is about to break up because Jim and Lila are planning to get married and retire. ![]() What most moviegoers remember about Mark Sandrich’s 1942 musical film “Holiday Inn” is that it introduced the Oscar-winning perennial holiday song “White Christmas,” immortalized by Bing Crosby. Starring Bing Crosby, Bob Hope, Marjorie Reynolds, Virginia Dale. Image Credit: Moviestore Collection/REX/Shutterstockĭirector: Mark Sandrich. Stewart is also featured in the lesser-known but still wonderful “The Shop Around the Corner.” While that movie is uplifting, other funnier flicks that made our cut are “A Christmas Story,” “National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation,” and “Elf.” What else is a holiday classic in our gallery? Take a tour now to see the full list of selections, including ones starring Judy Garland, Macaulay Culkin, Tom Hanks, Will Ferrell, Tim Allen, Edmund Gwenn, Chevy Chase and more. ![]() It was the relentless airings on television over the past few decades that made it a favorite for many families. Our list is led off by the classic “It’s a Wonderful Life” starring James Stewart, a film that was deemed a box office bomb when it was first released. Scroll through the gallery, read our descriptions, and debate with us the order, ranked best to worst, and which ones you think are missing. Our photo gallery focuses on the 15 titles we believe are the best of all time. Ask 15 people which is their favorite holiday film, and you may get 15 different titles. A great Christmas movie will not only make the grade for the test of time, but it can become a beloved part of a person’s life.
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