Why Wait? There Are Several Hilarious Holiday Movies on Netflix Right Now
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Sure, Christmas is the season of giving, but it doesn't always have to be about deeply profound and serious lessons. If you're not in the mood for another modernized and tragic retelling of A Christmas Carol, that's why the holiday comedy exists. Luckily, lightening up the mood is no difficult task, with Christmas comedies right at your fingertips. Yup, there are a handful of funny (and not overly schmaltzy) holiday flicks that you can stream instantly on Netflix! Whether you're into raunchy or goofy humor, we've rounded up the funniest Christmas movies that you can watch right now, including everything from Unaccompanied Minors to How the Grinch Stole Christmas.
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How the Grinch Stole Christmas
How the Grinch Stole Christmas is a heartwarming holiday classic that has a kick of comedic flair to it. Jim Carrey stars in the titular green monster role, with Anthony Hopkins narrating the story. If you're wondering how the slim Dr. Seuss book turned into a full-length feature film, here's your chance! Maybe your heart too will grow three sizes after watching it.
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White Christmas
Each year, you hear Bing Crosby crooning on the radio, so why not watch him in his wonderfully lavish Christmas rom-com musical? In White Christmas, two war buddies turned successful producers fall for a pair of sisters. One day, they stay at their former commanding officer's lodge and learn that it's about to close, so they set out to do a special performance in order to save it.
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A Very Murray Christmas
This isn't a movie as much as Netflix's take on the holiday variety show. Still, the hour-long project is very much a must-watch Christmas special featuring funnyman Bill Murray himself. The supporting cast list is pretty decked out as well. The guest stars who appear in the musical performances and sketches include Miley Cyrus and George Clooney.
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Christmas With The Kranks
Tim Allen and Jamie Lee Curtis star as empty nesters who decide not to decorate for the holidays in Christmas With The Kranks. Of course, it wouldn't be a comedy without some pesky neighbors (Dan Aykroyd and M. Emmet Walsh) attempting to change their minds!
Christmas Survival
This one's for anyone who's ever gone home for the holidays and realized it's not exactly home anymore. Joely Richardson and Gemma Whelan play sisters who agree to reconnect their respective families after the death of their parents — it's funnier than it sounds, really.
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Let It Snow
One of the titles on Netflix's slate of original holiday movies this year, Let It Snow tells three intersecting stories of romance, friendship, and a teacup pig.
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Unaccompanied Minors
A group of kids are stranded at the airport after a major snowstorm hits the Midwest. If you haven't seen this 2006 comedy since it first came out, it's time to revisit it.
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The Grinch
If you love Dr. Seuss's book but the Jim Carrey adaptation scares you, first of all you're not alone. Second of all, give this 2018 animated version a shot. Benedict Cumberbatch was born to voice the grumpy green guy, and you'll hear Rashida Jones, Pharrell Williams, and Kenan Thompson, too.