Grab Your Hot Cocoa! Here Are the Best Christmas Movies to Stream on Hulu This Winter

Mar. 15, 2025

Will Ferrell in ‘Elf,’ 2003; The Conductor in ‘The Polar Express,’ 2004; Homer Janson in ‘Nutcrackers,’ 2024.Photo:Alan Markfield/New Line Prods/Kobal/Shutterstock; Warner Bros.; Disney/Ryan Green

Alan Markfield/New Line Prods/Kobal/Shutterstock; Warner Bros.; Disney/Ryan Green

‘Tis the season for hot cocoa andChristmas movies! As the weather gets colder, nothing beats cuddling up at home with a great film that will make you feel all warm and fuzzy inside. The only problem is having too many choices.

Hulu has no shortage ofholiday films locked and loaded for 2024, but with so many options, it can be tough to choose. We’ve combed through their massive selection to make it easier for you to sit back, relax and enjoy your spiked eggnog with the perfect one.

Scroll through the best Christmas movies on Hulu in 2024, below.

Nutcrackers

The cast of ‘Nutcrackers,’ 2024.Courtesy Nutcracker Productions LLC/Hulu.

Courtesy Nutcracker Productions LLC/Hulu.

While a social worker (Linda Cardellini) searches for a foster home, Michael stumbles through a series of chaotic misadventures — and discovers his unlikely bond with the rowdy quartet might change his life forever.

WatchNutcrackerson Hulu

Elf

WatchElfon Hulu

The Polar Express

The conductor and hero boy in ‘The Polar Express,’ 2004.Warner Bros. Pictures

Warner Bros. Pictures

WhileTom Hankslends his voice to several characters — including the conductor, Santa and a ghostly vagabond — there are other voice performances from Nona Gaye,Jimmy Bennett,Eddie DeezenandSteven Tyler.

WatchThe Polar Expresson Hulu

Frosty the Snowman

The cast of ‘Frosty The Snowman,’ 1969.Rankin-Bass Prods/Kobal/Shutterstock

Rankin-Bass Prods/Kobal/Shutterstock

WatchFrosty the Snowmanon Hulu

Santa Claus Is Coming to Town

Tanta Kringle and Kris Kringle in ‘Santa Claus Is Comin’ to Town,’ 1970.Rankin-Bass Prods/Kobal/Shutterstock

WatchSanta Claus Is Comin' to Townon Hulu

The Family Stone

Rachel McAdams, Diane Keaton and Sarah Jessica Parker in ‘The Family Stone,’ 2005.20th Century Fox/Kobal/Shutterstock

20th Century Fox/Kobal/Shutterstock

In this 2005 dramedy, straitlaced career woman Meredith Morton (Sarah Jessica Parker) travels to New England to spend the holidays with her boyfriend’s (Dermot Mulroney) family, whose free-spirited values clash with hers.The Family Stonefeatures a star-studded cast, includingDiane Keaton, Craig T. Nelson,Luke Wilson,Claire Danes,Rachel McAdamsand Tyrone Giordano.

WatchThe Family Stoneon Hulu

Christmas with the Kranks

Tim Allen and Jamie Lee Curtis in ‘Christmas with the Kranks,’ 2004.Zade Rosenthal/Columbia/Revolution/Kobal/Shutterstock

Zade Rosenthal/Columbia/Revolution/Kobal/Shutterstock

Luther (Tim Allen) and Nora Krank (Jamie Lee Curtis) are considered Christmas royalty around their neighborhood — but with their daughter (Julie Gonzalo) off in Peru for a Peace Corps assignment, they decide to ditch the holiday hustle for a 10-day Caribbean cruise. That is, until their child shows up at the last minute, leaving the Kranks speeding to whip up the proper Christmas cheer out of thin air.

WatchChristmas with the Krankson Hulu

National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation

The cast of ‘National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation,’ 1989.Warner Bros/Kobal/Shutterstock

Warner Bros/Kobal/Shutterstock

WatchNational Lampoon’s Christmas Vacationon Hulu

Die Hard

Die Hard—the ultimateunofficialChristmas movie— is a holiday tradition for many.Bruce Willisstars in this Christmas Eve action thriller as N.Y.C. cop John McClane, who battles terrorists in a Los Angeles high-rise building. “Ho-Ho-Ho.”

WatchDie Hardon Hulu

Jack Frost

Jack Frost and Joseph Cross in ‘Jack Frost,’ 1998.Suzanne Hanover/Warner Bros/Kobal/Shutterstock

Suzanne Hanover/Warner Bros/Kobal/Shutterstock

Living in the fast lane, rock star Jack Frost (Michael Keaton) finds little time for his wife (Kelly Preston) and 11-year-old son Charlie (Joseph Cross). But after he dies in a tragic car accident, Jack is given a second chance to catch up on lost time with his child, this time reincarnated as a snowman.

WatchJack Froston Hulu

Fred Claus

Kevin Spacey, Paul Giamatti and Miranda Richardson in ‘Fred Claus,’ 2007.Warner Bros/Kobal/Shutterstock

WatchFred Clauson Hulu

Deck the Halls

Matthew Broderick, Kristin Davis, Kristin Chenoweth and Danny DeVito in ‘Deck the Halls,’ 2006.Doane Gregory/Regency Ent/Kobal/Shutterstock

Doane Gregory/Regency Ent/Kobal/Shutterstock

Decking the halls can sometimes turn into a festive face-off. In this 2004 comedy, Steve Finch (Matthew Broderick) and his family have crowned themselves as the Christmas connoisseurs of Cloverdale. But when Buddy Hall (Danny DeVito) and his wife (Kristin Chenoweth) roll into town, they put Finch’s Yuletide reign to the test, illuminating their house with lights visible from outer space.

WatchDeck the Hallson Hulu

Miracle on 34th Street

Richard Attenborough and Mara Wilson in ‘Miracle on 34th Street,’ 1994.Michael Weinstein/20th Century Fox

In this 1994 reimagining of the 1947 classic, a department store Santa (Richard Attenborough) declares himself as the true Kris Kringle. However, as he faces a legal trial challenging his credibility, the jolly man garners support from his lawyer (Dylan McDermott), a young girl (Mara Wilson) and her mother (Elizabeth Perkins).

WatchMiracle on 34th Streeton Hulu

The Perfect Holiday

From left to right: Malik Hammond, Gabrielle Union, Khail Bryant, Katt Williams and Charlie Murphy in ‘The Perfect Holiday,’ 2007.Yari Film Group

Yari Film Group

WatchThe Perfect Holidayon Hulu

Four Christmases

Reese Witherspoon and Vince Vaughn in ‘Four Christmases,’ 2008.New Line/Kobal/Shutterstock

New Line/Kobal/Shutterstock

WatchFour Christmaseson Hulu

Just Friends

Amy Smart and Ryan Reynolds in ‘Just Friends,’ 2005.Alan Markfield/New Line/Kobal/Shutterstock

Alan Markfield/New Line/Kobal/Shutterstock

WatchJust Friendson Hulu

It’s a Wonderful Binge

Eduardo Franco and Dexter Darden in ‘It’s a Wonderful Binge,’ 2022.Hulu/Courtesy Everett

Hulu/Courtesy Everett

In this 2022 sequel toThe Binge(2020), all drugs and alcohol are illegal except on the annual Binge Day. This year, friends Hags (Dexter Darden), Andrew (Eduardo Franco), Sarah (Zainne Saleh) and Kimmi (Marta Piekarz) struggle with adulting when their favorite holiday coincides with another: Christmas Eve. Meanwhile, Hags plans a proposal to Sarah while Andrew comes to terms with his imperfect relationship with Kimmi.

WatchIt’s A Wonderful Bingeon Hulu

George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker

Macaulay Culkin (center) in ‘George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker,’ 1993.Warner Bros./courtesy Everett

WatchGeorge Balanchine’s The Nutcrackeron Hulu

12 Pups of Christmas

Charlotte Sullivan, Donny Boaz and Elizabeth Small in ‘12 Pups of Christmas,’ 2019.MarVista Entertainment

In this 2019 romance, the CEO (Donny Boaz) of a struggling pet tracking device company leans on a new hire (Charlotte Sullivan) to help him fix his failing product and find new homes for many puppies left behind after a photo shoot. Spending time with the adoptive families and completing holiday activities helps the unlikely duo see each other in a new light.

Watch12 Pups of Christmason Hulu

A Christmas Movie Christmas

Lana McKissack and Kimberly Daugherty in ‘A Christmas Movie Christmas,’ 2019.MarVista Entertainment

Two sisters long for a romantic Christmas just like in the movies — but when they find themselves in one, they realize it’s not all it’s cracked up to be!Brant Daugherty, Lana McKissack andKimberly Daughertybring all the fuzzy feels in this 2019 flick.

WatchA Christmas Movie Christmason Hulu

Christmas Belle

Haylie Duff and Nicholas Gonzalez in ‘Christmas Belle,’ 2013.MarVista Entertainment

Haylie Duff,Nicholas Gonzalez,C. Thomas Howell, Mark Famiglietti and Sheree J. Wilson bring the story ofBeauty and the Beastinto the modern era for this 2013 romance. When Belle shows up to help an icy Hunter catalog his belongings for an estate sale, she begins to melt his tough exterior.

WatchChristmas Belleon Hulu

Happiest Season

Dan Levy, Kristen Stewart and Mackenzie Davis in ‘Happiest Season,’ 2020.Lacey Terrell/Hulu/Courtesy Everett

Lacey Terrell/Hulu/Courtesy Everett

A young woman (Kristen Stewart) plans a special holiday proposal for her girlfriend (Mackenzie Davis) but is surprised to learn that shehasn’t come out to her family yet. After trying to hide their relationship, both women learn something about being true to themselves.Alison Brie,Dan LevyandAubrey Plazaalso star in this touching and humorous 2020 Hulu original.

WatchHappiest Seasonon Hulu

A Nasty Piece of Work

Molly Hagan in ‘A Nasty Piece of Work,’ 2019.Hulu/Courtesy Everett

In this scary spin on a holiday film, a businessman gets an offer to make some extra money after learning he won’t be getting a bonus. Things get violent when his boss offers him a promotion to compete against a rival. Molly Hagan, Natalie Hall, Kyle Howard,Dustin MilliganandJulian Sandsstar in this holiday horror.

WatchA Nasty Piece of Workon Hulu

Trolls Holiday in Harmony

Branch and Poppy in ‘Trolls Holiday in Harmony,’ 2021.DreamWorks

In a fun 2021 holiday film from the world of theDreamWorks Trolls, Poppy plans a gift swap for everyone. Both kids and adults will love this touching and colorful movie, which features the same voice cast from the original film, includingAnna Kendrick,Justin Timberlake,Kenan Thompson,Rachel BloomandRon Funches.

WatchTrolls Holiday in Harmonyon Hulu

Madagascar: A Little Wild Holiday Goose Chase

Young Melman and Gloria in ‘Madagascar: A Little Wild Holiday Goose Chase,’ 2021.DreamWorks

WatchMadagascar: A Little Wild Holiday Goose Chaseon Hulu

The Holiday Fix Up

Jana Kramer and Ryan McPartlin in ‘The Holiday Fix Up,’ 2021.Lifetime

Jana Kramer, Ryan McPartlin, Steve Vinovich,Maria Menounosand Brandon Ford Green star in this tender 2021 romance about a big-shot interior designer returning home for the holidays to help restore an old inn. The only problem? The contractor is the ex who broke her heart, and the feelings are still there!

WatchThe Holiday Fix Upon Hulu

A Christmas Switch

The cast of ‘A Christmas Switch,’ 2018.MarVista Entertainment

In a holiday spin on the story ofFreaky Friday, two people switch bodies for the holidays and get a new perspective on their families and relationships. The sweet, funny movie from 2018 stars Jackie Seiden, Ashley Wood and Oana Gregory.

WatchA Christmas Switchon Hulu

Holly’s Holiday

The cast of ‘Holly’s Holiday,’ 2012.MarVista Entertainment

Holly wants the perfect guy — but is perfection all that it’s cracked up to be? That’s what she has to learn after hitting her head and waking up to a mannequin-turned-boyfriend. This quirky 2013 romp features Claire Coffee, Ryan McPartlin, Gabrielle Dennis, Matt Riedy and Robin Riker.

WatchHolly’s Holidayon Hulu

Catering Christmas

Merritt Patterson in ‘Catering Christmas,’ 2022.GAC

When a caterer lands the biggest cooking gig of the year, she finds herself getting surprisingly close with a member of the important family. This tasty 2022 tale stars Daniel Lissing, Merritt Patterson, Christopher Hayes, R Austin Ball and Donno Mitoma.

WatchCatering Christmason Hulu

The Enchanted Christmas Cake

Robin Dunne and Erica Durance in ‘The Enchanted Christmas Cake,’ 2021.Lifetime

WatchThe Enchanted Christmas Cakeon Hulu

Holiday in Santa Fe

Emeraude Toubia, Scott Evans and Mario Lopez in ‘Holiday in Santa Fe,’ 2021.Lifetime

Mario LopezandEmeraude Toubiastar in this 2021 flick, which follows a greeting card exec visiting New Mexico hoping to acquire a small family business that makes handmade ornaments celebrating Mexican holiday traditions. The heartwarming movie also features Aimee Garcia.

WatchHoliday in Santa Feon Hulu

Christmas on the Farm

Hugh Sheridan, Nicholas Brown and Poppy Montgomery in ‘Christmas on the Farm,’ 2021.Stan. Originals

Things get a little wild when a fake New York socialite who lied about her backstory to get a book deal gets a visit from her publisher on the farm. The problem? They think she’s Australian. This 2021 flick starsPoppy Montgomery, Darren McMullen and Hugh Sheridan.

WatchChristmas on the Farmon Hulu

source: people.com