7 Best holiday movies to watch this December

If you’re already in your blanket-with-hot-chocolate era, these are the films worth hitting play on a mix of classics you know by heart and a few newer ones that actually deserve the hype.

1. Goodbye June (2025) (Latest)

Kate Winslet makes her directing debut with a story her son wrote and it seems like the kind of emotional Christmas watch people will text their friends about. The movie is hinted to support a soft and heartfelt theme perfect for the vibe.

2. Klaus (2019)

A genuinely beautiful animated film that somehow became a fan favourite overnight. Fixated on Santa's origin story making it a top choice for those cosy family nights this season while spending quality time with loved ones this Christmas.

3. Last Christmas (2019)

Watch Emilia Clarke, an aspiring singer in this beautiful holiday romance watch set in the city of London with an unexpected emotional twist. Although the movie has been appreciated, the script did receive some criticism.

4. Home Alone (1990)

This chaos filled christmas classic hits right every single time. There’s just no holiday season without Kevin McCallister’s booby traps, chaotic burglars, and perfectly nostalgic 90s touch.

5. The Holiday (2006)

Two women swap houses to fix their problematic relationships but end up falling for new partners twisting their entire lives. Cosy, romantic, and endlessly rewatchable making it a December must-watch for rom-com fans.

6. Love Actually (2003)

The script consists of eight love stories of different couples at different ages and paths of life where everyone strives to find their happy ending leading to a dreamy London Christmas. Messy, sweet, dramatic but somehow still the one movie everyone sits down for in December.

7. Elf (2003)

Will Ferrell in full Christmas chaos mode the movie serves as a pure serotonin dose.Funny, heartfelt, and endlessly quotable, it’s a film both kids and adults return to year after year. A guaranteed mood-lifter for gloomy December nights.

Whether you’re watching solo or forcing your family to binge with you, these films pretty much guarantee a solid holiday mood.