Family-Friendly Holiday Movies — and When They're Airing!
Celebrate the season as a family with a warm and cozy movie night featuring your favorite holiday films. From classic Christmas movies including Home Alone: The Holiday Heist and Frosty's Winter Wonderland to brand-new holiday specials, we're highlighting all the must-watch flicks — plus the TV listing information so that you can set your DVR now! Keep reading to see which films air when, then get ready for a fun, festive month full of holiday movie marathons!
White Christmas
Treat your family to a classic holiday film, and watch White Christmas beginning Dec. 10 on AMC.
A Christmas Story
Laugh along with an old favorite when you watch A Christmas Story on TNT or TCM. This family favorite airs for 24 hours on Christmas Day, so you have plenty of chances to see it.
Scrooged
Bill Murray gives Charles Dickens's tale a modern twist in Scrooged, airing Dec. 4 on AMC.
Home Alone: The Holiday Heist
To celebrate the season, watch Home Alone: The Holiday Heist beginning Dec. 7 on ABC Family.
Mickey's Christmas Carol
For a movie that everyone in the family will enjoy, watch Mickey's Christmas Carol Dec. 3, Dec. 9, Dec. 10, Dec. 20, and Dec. 23 on ABC Family.
The Polar Express
Watch The Polar Express Dec. 1, Dec. 5, Dec. 6, Dec. 8, Dec. 9, Dec. 16, and Dec. 17 on ABC Family to see the beautiful book come alive!
Miracle on 34th Street
A holiday movie the whole family will love, Miracle on 34th Street starts on Dec. 10 and airs throughout the month on AMC.
Prancer
If your kids prefer colorful films, then check out Prancer, airing Dec. 4 and throughout the month on ABC Family.
The Year Without a Santa Claus
Don't miss the Miser brothers! The Year Without a Santa Claus airs throughout the month on ABC Family starting on Dec. 1.
Fred Claus
Did you know Saint Nick has an older brother? Learn all about him in Fred Claus, which airs Dec. 3, Dec. 4, Dec. 7, Dec. 8, Dec. 11, and Dec. 12 on ABC Family.
Frosty's Winter Wonderland
All Frosty wants is a wife, but will Jack Frost let that happen? Find out in Frosty's Winter Wonderland, airing all month long starting Dec. 1 on ABC Family.
The Santa Clause
Kids and parents alike will love The Santa Clause, which airs Dec. 2, Dec. 3, Dec. 7, Dec 8, Dec. 18, Dec. 19, Dec. 21, and Dec. 22 on ABC Family. You can also catch The Santa Clause 3 beginning Dec. 14 on ABC Family.
Santa Claus Is Comin' to Town
Learn the origins of ol' Saint Nick in Santa Claus Is Comin' to Town, which begins airing Dec. 4 on ABC Family.
Elf
Will Ferrell's Elf, airing throughout the month on ABC Family starting Dec. 4, will make everyone in the family laugh out loud.
Dr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas
Starring Jim Carrey, Dr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas airs Dec. 1, Dec. 2, Dec. 5, Dec. 6, Dec. 11, and Dec. 12 on ABC Family this holiday season.
National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation
For a film that pleases teens, check out National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation on Dec. 6, Dec. 7, Dec. 10, Dec. 11, Dec. 19, Dec. 20, Dec. 23, and Dec. 24 on ABC Family.
Rudolph's Shiny New Year
Get ready for 2016 with Rudolph's Shiny New Year, airing Dec. 1, Dec. 2, Dec. 5, Dec. 9, Dec. 10, Dec. 19, Dec. 20, Dec. 21, and Dec. 22 on ABC Family.