{"id":8115,"date":"2023-11-22T17:48:51","date_gmt":"2023-11-22T22:48:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/newssprinters.com\/index.php\/entertainment\/the-ultimate-christmas-movie-streaming-guide-2023-where-to-watch-elf-home-alone-die-hard-and-more\/22\/11\/2023\/"},"modified":"2023-11-22T17:48:51","modified_gmt":"2023-11-22T22:48:51","slug":"the-ultimate-christmas-movie-streaming-guide-2023-where-to-watch-elf-home-alone-die-hard-and-more","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/newssprinters.com\/index.php\/entertainment\/the-ultimate-christmas-movie-streaming-guide-2023-where-to-watch-elf-home-alone-die-hard-and-more\/22\/11\/2023\/","title":{"rendered":"The Ultimate Christmas Movie Streaming Guide 2023: Where to Watch ‘Elf,’ ‘Home Alone,’ ‘Die Hard’ and More"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Adorning your home with <\/span>festive\u00a0decor<\/a>, building delectable <\/span>gingerbread houses<\/a>, scoring the best <\/span>Black Friday deals<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0participating in a fun <\/span>game night<\/a>\u00a0with loved ones are just a\u00a0few\u00a0highlights of the holiday season. But maybe one of the best traditions of\u00a0this time of year is setting in with the fam to rewatch iconic and timeless Christmas movies.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Christmas movies not only make us feel holly and jolly, but they also give us a dose of nostalgia by bringing back fond memories of the past from when we were little and the holidays were filled with magic. You can reminisce about your younger years\u00a0with sentimental holiday films like <\/span>Miracle on 34th Street<\/span><\/em> or <\/span>It’s a Wonderful Life.\u00a0<\/span><\/em>Shared belly laughs from classics like <\/span>Home Alone<\/span><\/em> and <\/span>Elf<\/span><\/em> mirror the merriment of this festive season. And you won’t want to miss the new releases this year like <\/span>Genie,\u00a0<\/span><\/em>starring <\/span>Melissa McCarthy<\/a>, or <\/span>Dashing Through the Snow<\/span><\/em> starring\u00a0<\/span>Lil Rel Howery<\/a>, <\/span>Ludacris<\/a> and <\/span>Tyonah Parris<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n

You’ve got the popcorn and holiday treats ready to settle in for\u00a0a holiday movie night, but now just one question remains: Where can you watch all these festive films? With all the streaming platforms out there, it can seem like more time is spent searching for the movie you want than watching the feature itself.<\/span><\/p>\n

We won’t make you scroll through all the streaming services this year because we’ve already done it. (Consider it one of our holiday gifts to you!)\u00a0Below, we’ve found where to watch the Christmas classics, new holiday films, spooky holiday horror films, and even the more controversial, non-traditional Christmas films like <\/span>Die Hard<\/span><\/em>.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Where to Watch Classic Christmas Movies<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n
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Home Alone<\/h2>\n

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Twentieth Century Fox<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Home Alone<\/h2>\n

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Forgotten at home during the holidays, Kevin McCallister has to protect his house from The Wet Bandits. You can watch this beloved movie again and again on Disney+, along with Home Alone 2: Lost in New York<\/em>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Elf<\/h2>\n

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Elf<\/h2>\n

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Will Ferrell plays Buddy the Elf, a man raised by elves in the North Pole who embarks on a journey to\u00a0NYC to find his real dad. Watch this\u00a0instant hit on Max and add it to your holiday movie rotation.\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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The Santa Clause<\/h2>\n

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Walt Disney Pictures<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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The Santa Clause<\/h2>\n

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Tim Allen<\/a> unknowingly becomes Santa Claus\u00a0when he puts on Santa’s suit on Christmas Eve. Watch what hilariousness ensues when the\u00a0reluctant businessman has to take on his unwanted role as Santa Claus on Disney+ this season. The subsequent movies and series are also on the platform.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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A Christmas Story<\/h2>\n

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Warner Bros.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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A Christmas Story<\/h2>\n

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All Ralphie wants is a\u00a0Red Ryder Range 200 Shot BB gun, but will he get his Christmas wish? Watch this classic movie on Max.\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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The Muppet Christmas Carol<\/h2>\n

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Walt Disney Pictures<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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The Muppet Christmas Carol<\/h2>\n

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There are a lot of takes on Dickens’ classic A Christmas Carol<\/em>, but few are better than this one from the\u00a0Muppets featuring Academy Award-winner Michael Caine as Ebenezer Scrooge. You can watch\u00a0The Muppet Christmas Carol <\/em>on Disney+.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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It’s a Wonderful Life<\/h2>\n

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Liberty Films<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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It’s a Wonderful Life<\/h2>\n

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A heartwarming story about how a single\u00a0life\u00a0impacts those around them for the better, It’s a Wonderful Life\u00a0<\/em>brings meaning to the holidays. The classic film is available on Prime Video.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Love Actually<\/h2>\n

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Universal Pictures<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Love Actually<\/h2>\n

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Complicated love lives get even more complex during the holiday season in the feature film Love Actually<\/em>. The movie hits differently these days, but the film is still considered a classic and is available to rent on Apple TV+ or Prime Video.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Frosty the Snowman (1969)<\/h2>\n

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Frosty the Snowman (1969)<\/h2>\n

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Before Olaf, there was Frosty, the original talking snowman. Share this children’s classic, available to rent on Apple TV+ and Prime Video, with your little ones so they can discover the magic of the holidays.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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The Polar Express<\/h2>\n

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The Polar Express<\/h2>\n

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One boy’s life is changed forever by taking a train to the North Pole on Christmas Eve. The film based on the beloved book is available to watch on Max.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

Where to Watch New Holiday Movie Favorites<\/span><\/h2>\n
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Dashing Through the Snow<\/h2>\n

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Walt Disney Pictures<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Dashing Through the Snow<\/h2>\n

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Not only does this Disney+ film look like the perfect Christmas movie to watch with the family, but it’s also got major star power. In the film featuring Lil Rel Howery, Chris “Ludacris” Bridges, Teyonah Parris and Oscar Nu\u00f1ez, a “non-believer” (Bridges) and his daughter must help Santa Claus (Howery) escape those chasing him.\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Genie<\/h2>\n

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Universal Pictures<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Genie<\/h2>\n

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A man (Paapa Essiedu) who is down on his luck has his life turned upside down when a jewelry box he finds unleashes a magical genie (Melissa McCarthy<\/a>). After being trapped for 2,000 years, the genie and man form an unlikely friendship. The holiday film is streaming on Peacock.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Best. Christmas. Ever!<\/h2>\n

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Motion Picture Corporation of America<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Best. Christmas. Ever!<\/h2>\n

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Charlotte (Heather Graham) takes a surprise trip with her husband (Jason Biggs) and son to prove that her friend Jackie’s (Brandy) life isn’t as good as it seems in her holiday newsletter. See what hijinks unfold by streaming this new film on Netflix.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Spirited<\/h2>\n

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Apple Original Films<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Spirited<\/h2>\n

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Watch this fabulous take on A Christmas Carol<\/em>\u00a0starring Will Ferrell and Ryan Reynolds, who are just as hilarious as ever in this 2022 film. You’ll definitely want to dedicate a night to watching this uplifting movie on Apple TV+.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

Where to Watch Holiday Horror Films<\/span><\/h2>\n
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Violent Night<\/h2>\n

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87North<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Violent Night<\/h2>\n

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If you’re getting cabin fever, watch the disturbing feature film Violent Night,\u00a0<\/em>starring David Harbour<\/a>\u00a0on Prime Video. When a group of mercenaries goes after a wealthy family, only Santa is equipped to stop them.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Krampus<\/h2>\n

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Universal Pictures<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Krampus<\/h2>\n

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Basically the antithesis of Santa Claus,\u00a0Krampus\u00a0<\/em>is a movie about the festive demon who only appears during\u00a0the holiday season. You can watch the horror film starring Adam Scott<\/a> and Toni Collette<\/a> on Peacock.\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Better Watch Out<\/h2>\n

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\"Better<\/a><\/p>\n

Storm Vision Entertainment<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Better Watch Out<\/h2>\n

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While babysitting during the holidays, a\u00a0teen and the child in her care are terrorized when someone breaks in. Nothing goes as expected\u00a0in this holiday horror film streaming on Peacock.\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Gremlins<\/h2>\n

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Warner Bros.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Gremlins<\/h2>\n

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While you may not consider\u00a0Gremlins<\/em> a festive film, the movie begins with a father giving a Christmas gift to his son. Rewatch this classic with holiday eyes by renting it on Apple TV+ or Prime Video.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

Where to Watch Non-Traditional Christmas Movies<\/span><\/h2>\n
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Die Hard<\/h2>\n

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Twentieth Century Fox<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Die Hard<\/h2>\n

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Your holidays should definitely be spent watching the iconic Die Hard<\/em> film starring Bruce Willis<\/a>\u00a0as John McClane. Kick back and enjoy this suspenseful movie on Hulu.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Edward Scissorhands<\/h2>\n

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\"Edward<\/a><\/p>\n

Twentieth Century Fox<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Edward Scissorhands<\/h2>\n

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Deciding if\u00a0Edward Scissorhands <\/em>is a holiday movie can stir up quite the debate, but if you’re someone who considers it a festive film you can now watch it on Max.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Trading Places<\/h2>\n

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Paramount Pictures<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Trading Places<\/h2>\n

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Taking place at Christmastime, Trading Places<\/em> stars\u00a0the comedy-dream team Eddie Murphy<\/a> and Dan Aykroyd<\/a>. Rent the amusing story of two men \u2013 who are the\u00a0complete\u00a0opposite of one another \u2013\u00a0switching lives\u00a0on Apple TV+ or Prime Video.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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You’ve Got Mail<\/h2>\n

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Warner Bros.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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You’ve Got Mail<\/h2>\n

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Is there a rom-com more iconic than You’ve Got Mail<\/em>? You can watch the inspired comedy that takes place during the holidays by renting it on Apple TV+ or Prime Video.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Adorning your home with festive decor, building delectable gingerbread houses, scoring the best Black Friday deals and participating in a fun game night with loved ones