We all know the Christmas season is the most wonderful time of the year. So, if you're looking for a list of the best Christmas movies for students to watch this year. I've got you covered.
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If you are a student, there is no doubt that you will be busy studying for your upcoming exams in January.
But, over the Christmas break. Don't forget Christmas is the time of year to spend some time with your family. Eat some Christmas dinner, or even watch a Christmas movie or two.
So with that in mind, I've put together a list of the best Christmas movies for students to watch. Get into the Christmas spirit and have a merry Christmas.
Below is a list of the best Christmas movies and holiday specials of all time.
Available to buy using Amazon Prime delivery if you want a physical DVD, to arrive before Christmas.
This post is all about the best Christmas movies for students.
Best Christmas Movies for Students
BEST CHRISTMAS MOVIES FOR STUDENTS: FAMILY CHRISTMAS MOVIES
Family Christmas Movies
1. Home Alone (1990)
What is Home Alone about?
Kevin McCallister is played by beloved child-actor Macaulay Culkin. A young boy is accidentally left behind at home while his large family is on a Christmas journey to France.
At first, he loves being alone in his home. Messing around, being mischievous and doing whatever he wants. Until two burglars attempt to rob his house.
Well, he's not having that, not on his watch! He attempts to get rid of the robbers by playing funny pranks on them.
In this hilarious family/ comedy, he starts to appreciate his family for the first time.
Will he discover the true meaning of Christmas?
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2. Elf (2003)
What is the main idea of the movie Elf?
Will Ferrell plays a man named Buddy. He was accidentally taken to the north pole as a toddler in Santa's bag and raised by Santa's elves for 30 years.
When he discovers the truth and learns he's not a real elf, he goes on a journey to search for his biological family.
DNA test proves his biological father is a cynical businessman with no Christmas spirit.
As he attempts to navigate the human world, he tries to spread Christmas magic to those around him. Leading to funny and disastrous results.
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3. Dr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas (2000)
Jim Carrey plays the Grinch, a green, furry, nasty creature who hates Christmas. He lives on the outskirts of a Christmas town filled with people who love the holiday.
So he decided to steal it and ruin Christmas for everyone in town.
Will he discover the spirit of Christmas in time? Give it a watch a find out.
Where to watch:
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4. Jingle All the Way (1996)
Arnold Schwarzenegger plays Howard. A salesman promises his son he would buy him a Turbo Man Toy for Christmas.
The problem is this is the most popular toy of the year and every parent wants one for their child.
So, he has to fight them off using all his wits and skills as a salesman.
He tries every trick in the book to keep his promise.
Leading to hilarious situations as he goes searching for the toy all over the city.
This movie is perfect for a Christmas family movie night.
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5. Princess Switch (2018)
Vaness plays Stacey, a humble baker from Chicago who made a Christmas wish to not spend the holiday alone.
Her wish came through in a bizarre way she bumps into Margaret a dutches of a country who looks exactly like her.
Margaret wants to know what it's like to be a normal girl. Since the two of them could pass for twins, they made a deal to switch lives for 2 days.
Now they must keep up the act before anyone discovers their true identity.
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6. Home Alone 2: Lost in New York (1992)
Kevin McCallister is back as a mischievous small boy, this time he's lost in new york city while his family is away for the holidays.
It's Christmas season again, so he decided to live it up large in a very expensive new york hotel.
He runs into the same criminals who tried to rob his house last Christmas.
Can be defeat them twice?
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7. Jingle Jangle: A Christmas Journey (2020)
Forest Whitaker plays a toymaker. After being betrayed by his apprentice decades ago. He became hopeless but finds hope again when his granddaughter comes to visit.
Keegan-Michael Key plays the bad guy in this one. His betrayal left the toymaker alone and without the Christmas spirit.
So grab some hot cocoa and buckle in for a musical adventure. Filled with songs and dances that will get you in the Christmas mood, - Fun for the whole family.
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8. Miracle on 34th Street (1994)
A little girl and a lawyer must prove in court that a man claiming to be Kris Kringle aka Santa clause, is the real Santa.
Can they prove it in time or will Christmas be cancelled this year?
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9. Fred Claus (2007)
Fred Claus is Santa's older brother who has to return to the North Pole because he's broke. He has to work for the family business in exchange for money, all the time causing chaos.
Ho Ho Ho and the board want to cancel the easter bunny.
Can the two brothers sort out their differences? Health their family and save Christmas...and the easter bunny?
This hilarious family film is definitely worth a watch to find out.
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10. Bridget Jones's Diary (2001)
Bridget Jones decides it's time to get her life together. She decides to make some resolutions over the Christmas season and write it all down in her diary.
This is definitely a staple on everybody's Christmas movie list year after year.
Although it's very family-friendly, I wouldn't recommend watching this one with the kids. It has a lot of adult references that may not suitable for young kids.
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11. Last Christmas (2019)
Kate is a wannabe singer, prone to making bad decisions in her life. She works as an Elf in a department store all year round.
There she meets a guy named Tom, who changes her life. In a surprising way, this movie has a twist that no one will see coming.
So, if you've never seen this movie, then watch it all the way to the end.
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12. Die Hard (1989)
Die hard is one of the best Christmas firms to watch this Christmas. Even though the director of the movie said this was not meant to be a Christmas movie. The plot does happen around Christmas time.
Bruce Willis plays John McClain. A badass Police Officer, who must stop terrorists that have taken his wife. Also took her colleagues hostage at work.
Can he rescue the hostages and stop the terrorists before they get what they want?
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13. The Christmas Chronicles (2018)
Kurt Russell plays Santa in one of the most kid-friendly Christmas movies that exist. Kate and Teddy are brother and sister who plans to catch Santa Claus on camera to prove he does exist.
It all goes wrong and turns into an adventure out of a children's book. When they must help Santa save Christmas and up the holiday spirit around the world.
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BEST CHRISTMAS MOVIES FOR STUDENTS: KIDS
Kids Christmas Movies
1. Frozen (2013)
Princess Elsa, whose icy powers have frozen her kingdom in an eternal winter runs away.
Her fearless younger sister Princess Anna and a loyal snowman named Olaf sets off to find her. Also to restore the kingdom.
Will they find her in time? Or will the Kingdom of Arendale stay frozen forever?
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2. The Polar Express (2004)
An animated movie starring Tom Hanks. A young boy gets on a Train named the polar express. Which is the only train that travels to the north pole to meet Santa clause.
On his train journey, he encounters older kids on the way. They became Santa buddies on their extraordinary journey to meet the real Santa.
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3. A Charlie Brown Christmas (1965)
With good reason to feel down about the capitalism of Christmas. Charlie Brown agrees to be the director of the Christmas play.
While trying to find his holiday spirit and long the hunt for the perfect Christmas tree.
Can he discover the true magic of Christmas? Turn in with the kids turn in to find out.
4. Arthur Christmas (2011)
Arthur is Santa's clumsy son who no one believes is capable of anything. He decided to deliver the Christmas present to a little girl, who was accidentally missed.
He embarks on a journey jam-packed with funny experiences. In an attempt to get the delivery to the little girl in time for Christmas.
Where to watch Arthur Christmas:
- Prime Video
- Apple TV (US)
- Apple TV (UK)
5. Curious George: A Very Monkey Christmas (2009)
George is on a mission to spread Christmas cheer and get the perfect presents for everyone.
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BEST CHRISTMAS MOVIES FOR STUDENTS: CHRISTMAS CLASSICS
Christmas Classics
1. Love Actually (2003)
Love Actually tells the heartwarming story of nine people's intertwined stories. Complications arise during their exploration of the strongest emotion that connects us: Love.
Where to watch Love Actually:
- Prime Video
- Apple TV (US)
- Apple TV (UK)
2. The Muppet Christmas Carol (1992)
Scrooge is a selfish person who only cares about himself.
Then he's visited by the ghosts of Christmas past, present, and future. They show him the error of his ways.
Can he find redemption in time? The muppets will see to that, especially miss piggy.
Where to watch The Muppet Christmas Carol:
3. It's a Wonderful Life (1946)
This classic Christmas movie is timeless. Filmed in black and white back in the 1940s, it's a holiday classic.
George Bailey is a frustrated businessman. Who's disappointed with his life and has become suicidal.
Then he is visited by an Angel named Clarence, who is sent to show him what life would have been if he did not exist.
Will George discovers why Christmas is the most wonderful time of the year? It's worth a watch at least once in your lifetime to find out.
Where to watch It's a Wonderful Life:
BEST CHRISTMAS MOVIES FOR STUDENTS: ROYAL CHRISTMAS MOVIES
Royal Christmas Movies
If you're anything like me, I am obsessed with watching royal movies at Christmas time.
Even better, if there are more than two movies in a franchise. So I can see how the characters develop and their stories play out over many movies.
1. Christmas with a Prince (2018)
A spoilt Prince Alexander got into an accident and had to be taken to the nearest hospital to recover. This happens to be a children's hospital, where his ex-crush Tasha works as a doctor.
Can the prince's charm sway Tasha or will the arrogant Prince end up spending Christmas alone?
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2. Christmas with a Prince: Becoming Royal (2019)
A Princess from another Kingdom is trying to steal Prince Alexander away from Tasha. She creates a scandal in an attempt to force the Prince to marry her instead.
Is Prince Alexander and Tasha's love strong enough to defeat this scheme? Or will this end their relationship?
Where to watch Christmas with a Prince- Becoming Royal:
3. Christmas with a Prince: The Royal Baby (2021)
Prince Alexander and his wife Princess Tasha are expecting their first child together. When Tasha goes into labour early outside of the Kingdom and cannot be moved.
While on their international visit, they find out that their baby needs to be born inside the Kingdom. Or the child won't be eligible to rule one day. Or they will have to forfeit the crown.
Can the Royal family come up with a plan to get this done and save the Kingdom?
Where to watch Christmas with a Prince: The Royal Baby:
4. A Christmas Prince (2017)
Amber, a journalist gets an assignment to go undercover to investigate a royal family. She ends up falling in love with the handsome Prince Richard.
Will they discover her true identity? or will she uncover the family secret they've been hiding?
Where to watch Christmas with a Prince - The Royal Baby:
- Netflix
5. A Christmas Prince: The Royal Wedding (2018)
The event of the year is finally here - a Royal Wedding!
Can Amber and Richard get past the Royal expectations and make it down the aisle? Or will the realities of becoming a royal tear them apart?
Where to watch A CHristmas Prince - The Royal Wedding:
- Prime Video
6. A Christmas Prince 3: The Royal Baby (2019)
It's Christmas time in the kingdom of Aldovia. King Richard and Queen Amber are expecting their first child.
While hosting royals from a nearby Kingdom. A treaty that is due to be renewed mysteriously disappeared.
Can they find it in time, or will the curse threaten the family and the firstborn baby?
Where to watch A Christmas Prince 3: The Royal Baby:
- Netflix
BEST CHRISTMAS MOVIES FOR STUDENTS: FAVOURITE CHRISTMAS MOVIES
Favourite Christmas Movie
Everyone has a favorite Christmas movie that they watch every year at Christmas time. That one perfect picture book movie that makes it feels like Christmas and put you in the holiday spirit.
Below are my personal favourite holiday movies to watch at Christmas.
1. The Santa Clause (1994)
Tim Allen plays a divorced man called Scott, who has custody of his son over Christmas. When he hears someone on his roof, he discovered a man dressed like Santa Clause. Who accidentally fell off the roof and vanished.
After putting on the Santa suit. Scott and his son are taken to the North Pole, on Santa's sleigh by his red-nosed reindeer. Where Santa's elves tell him he must become the new Santa Claus and keep up the Christmas traditions.
After returning home, Scott believes it was all a dream. Despite him gaining weight and growing a long, white beard like Santa's.
Now can he put the pieces together before Christmas day? Or will the children of the world go without getting Christmas presents this year?
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2. The Santa Clause 2 (2002)
Tim Allen continues his role as Scott Calvin. After being Santa for 8 years, Scott received two shocking news.
First, his son has landed on the naughty list this year.
Second, he must get married before Christmas eve if he wants to continue being Santa. But the problem is Christmas eve is one month away.
Can he find his Mrs Clause before it's too late?
Where to watch:
- Prime Video
- Clause 2
- Apple TV (US)
- Apple TV (UK)
3. The Santa Clause 3: The Escape Clause (2006)
In this third instalment of the Santa Clause Franchise. Jack Frost makes a frosty entrance and plots to take over the North Pole.
Scott, his whole family and Chief Elef must band together to foil his plot and save Christmas.
Where to watch:
- Prime Video
- Clause 3
- Apple TV (US)
- Apple TV (UK)
4. The Santa Clauses (2022)
The movie franchise continues on as Disney plus original series.
Realising that he's getting old and can't be Santa forever. Scott Calvin played again by Tim Allen, is in search of his replacement.
After his extraordinary Christmas story. Scott decided the better way to go about this is to hold interviews for potential candidates.
The goal of which is to spend the holiday season with his own family on the eve of his 65th Anniversary.
Can he find his perfect replacement in time?
Where to watch The Santa Clauses:
- Disney+
- Apple TV (US)
- Apple TV (UK)
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Final thoughts on the best Christmas movies for students...
Whether you celebrate Christmas or not, there is something special about Christmas that warms people's hearts.
Sitting by the TV with a cup of hot chocolate surrounded by your whole family.
While watching a Christmas movie is the perfect way to enjoy the holiday.
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Thank you Nicole. I’m glad you found this post helpful! Yes, these are definitely classics worth watching at Christmas time.