Best Christmas Movies: Rated The 20 Greatest Festive Movies

Christmas is a time for family, food, forgiveness … and movies.

Whether you’ve eaten so much that you can’t move from the sofa temporarily, or just need a break to have the same awkward conversations with your relatives, there’s nothing quite like settling down with a box of Quality Street and a festive classic to relax. And for those of us whose Christmas plans have failed due to the pandemic, movies will be more comfortable than usual.

This is where the best of them – from pure Schmaltz to low-key drama – are ranked.