10 Great Holiday Movies Youve Probably Never Seen

10 Great Holiday Movies You’ve Probably Never Seen

If you ever get tired of watching Love Actually or Home Alone, maybe you should have a watch of these films instead?

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Every year, people around the world watch their favorite holiday movies over and over again. Films like Home Alone, A Christmas Story, and Love Actually have become just as much as part of the holiday season as candy canes and mistletoe.

But there are a lot of great holiday movies out there that have been overlooked or forgotten about throughout the years. For anyone looking for something new or different to spice up their holiday movie lineup, here are 10 excellent movies that have been overlooked.

10 Home for the Holidays (1995)

Jodie Foster made her directorial debut in 1995 with Home for the Holidays, a movie about a dysfunctional family coming together during the holiday season. The film is full of talented actors, like Holly Hunter, Robert Downey Jr., Claire Daines, Dylan McDermott, and more.

Foster and Downey Jr. were particularly praised by critics for the way they managed to “bring out all the complexities in the characters.” It’s also often cited as a precursor to another forgotten holiday classic, The Family Stone, which coincidentally, also starred Claire Danes.

9 The Family Stone (2005)

Upon release in 2005, The Family Stone received little fanfare. It was panned by critics and peaked at only #3 in the box office. However, as the years have gone on, viewers have discovered that the movie was clearly ahead of its time.

The film, similar to Home for the Holidays, centers around a dysfunctional family coming together for the holidays. But whereas Foster’s film was more of a drama, The Family Stone implemented more comedic touches. As the years go by, viewers relate more and more to the Stone family and the film gains ever more appreciation.

8 Ernest Saves Christmas (1988)

In Ernst Saves Christmas, Ernest P. Worrel, the popular character played by Jim Varney, is working as a cab driver in Orlando when he happens to pick up Santa Claus. Santa informs Ernest that he’s on his way to announce the next Santa who will take his place.

In classic Ernest style, this heartwarming Christmas film is full of wacky antics and tons of characters, all of whom are portrayed by Varney. Despite being a box office success upon release, the movie has since drifted into obscurity.

7 Last Holiday (2006)

In this remake of the 1950 classic, Georgia Byrd (Queen Latifah) receives a diagnosis that she has a terminal disease and will soon die. After spending her life cowering in the corners, she decides her last weeks will be well spent.

She drains her bank accounts and heads to the luxurious Grandhotel Pupp in the famed ski village of Karlovy Vary for Christmas and New Years. The movie isn’t just a great holiday film, it’s also a wonderful movie for anyone who loves travel and adventure.

6 Silent Night, Deadly Night (1984)

In this disturbing grindhouse classic, a young boy watches his parents get murdered by a man dressed as Santa. Years later as an adult, he now dons the Santa suit himself and goes on his own killing spree. The concept of a killer Santa, combined with portraying a psychologically traumatized killer caused swift backlash and the film was removed from theaters after its first week.

However, this only caused the movie the gain popularity and has made it a cult favorite for decades. It’s the perfect Christmas movie for anyone who doesn’t actually like Christmas movies.

5 Mixed Nuts (1994)

Mixed Nuts bombed upon release, and it’s easy to see why. The movie is irreverent, all over the place, and is very much not your typical holiday film. Taking place in LA during Christmas, the story follows several people as they navigate the holidays while a notorious serial killer, the “Seaside Strangler” is on the loose.

The movie is a total bag of mixed nuts, complete with comedic legends like Steve Martin, Madeline Kahn, and Liev Schriber in his very first role. Not to mention the excellent Christmas soundtrack. The film was too obscure and offensive for 90s audiences but has since become known as an overlooked classic.

4 Noel (2004)

Noel was supposed to be America’s answer to Love Actually and centered around a group of interconnected storylines taking place during Christmas in New York City. The film had an all-star cast including Paul Walker, Susan Sarandon, Alan Arkin, Penelope Cruz, Robin Williams, and even Billy Porter in one of his early film roles.

However, the movie only received a limited release and then drifted into obscurity. But it’s the perfect option for any fan of ensemble films like Love Actually and Valentines Day.

3 A Madea Christmas (2013)

A Madea Christmas, the seventh film in the Madea series, is a Christmas movie like no other. For starters, the movie engages with the theme of racism. Secondly, it has the most random cast in cinematic history, including Chad Michael Murray, Larry the Cable Guy, Kathy Najimy, Tika Sumpter, and of course, Tyler Perry as Madea.

One might not believe it would work with such a random ensemble but it does come together nicely. The movie manages to find the perfect balance between comedy and festive cheer, while also tackling the rampant inequality within our society.

2 Just Friends (2005)

Just Friends was one of Ryan Reynold’s first starring roles after his breakout performance in Van Wilder. In the film, Reynolds portrays Chris, a bullied teenager who grows up, runs away to LA, and becomes a big-time record producer. The movie follows him as he heads home for Christmas.

Easily the best part of the film though is Anna Farris, who plays an out-of-control superstar just signed to Chris’ label, who is now running amok in his hometown. Alanis Morrisette (who was dating Reynolds at the time) even makes a cameo appearance.

1 Miracle on 34th Street (1994)

In recent years, audiences have rediscovered an appreciation for holiday classics from the 40s and 50s, which is awesome. However, sometimes it’s important to remember quality remakes as well, such as 1994’s Miracle on 34th Street.

Set in Manhattan’s largest department store, Cole’s Department Store hires a man named Kris Kringle to be the store’s Santa…but little do people know, he may be the real deal. The movie remains a holiday favorite for 90s kids everywhere.

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