Looking for the perfect holiday movie to stream this season?
JustWatch has released its guide to the most popular Christmas movies streaming in Canada, along with insights into which platforms offer the most festive films. Using its Streaming Charts, JustWatch analyzed the top-streamed Christmas movies from 2023-2024, with National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation claiming the top spot, followed by Elf and The Grinch.
Whether you’re in the mood for a classic favourite or exploring new titles, this guide will help you find the perfect film to get into the holiday spirit. Plus, discover which streaming service has the largest library of Christmas movies to keep the festive fun going all season long.
1. National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation (1989) - Available to stream on Crave and Club Illico
It's Christmastime, and the Griswolds are preparing for a family seasonal celebration. But things never run smoothly for Clark, his wife Ellen, and their two kids. Clark's continual bad luck is worsened by his obnoxious family guests, but he manages to keep going, knowing that his Christmas bonus is due soon.
2. Elf (2003) - Available to stream on Crave, Club Illico, Starz Amazon Channel
When young Buddy falls into Santa's gift sack on Christmas Eve, he's transported back to the North Pole and raised as a toy-making elf by Santa's helpers. But as he grows into adulthood, he can't shake the nagging feeling that he doesn't belong. Buddy vows to visit Manhattan and find his real dad, a workaholic.
3. The Grinch (2018) - Available to stream on Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, and Club Illico
The Grinch hatches a scheme to ruin Christmas when the residents of Whoville plan their annual holiday celebration in this updated remake the beloved Dr Seuss classic.
4. Love Actually (2003) - Available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Crave
Eight London couples try to deal with their relationships in different ways. Their tryst with love makes them discover how complicated relationships can be.
5. A Christmas Story (1983) - Available to stream on Crave, Crave Starz, and Starz Amazon Channel
In the 1940s, a young boy named Ralphie Parker attempts to convince his parents, teacher, and Santa Claus that a Red Ryder Range 200 Shot BB gun really is the perfect Christmas gift.
6. The Polar Express (2004) - Available to stream on Amazon Prime Video
When a doubting young boy takes an extraordinary train ride to the North Pole, he embarks on a journey of self-discovery that shows him that the wonder of life never fades for those who believe.
7. It's a Wonderful Life (1946) - Available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Paramount Plus
A holiday favourite for generations... George Bailey has spent his entire life giving to the people of Bedford Falls. All that prevents rich skinflint Mr. Potter from taking over the entire town is George's modest building and loan company. But on Christmas Eve the business's $8,000 is lost and George's troubles begin.
8. Home Alone (1990) - Available to stream on Disney+
Eight-year-old Kevin McCallister makes the most of the situation after his family unwittingly leaves him behind when they go on Christmas vacation. But when a pair of bungling burglars set their sights on Kevin's house, the plucky kid stands ready to defend his territory. By planting booby traps galore, adorably mischievous Kevin stands his ground as his frantic mother attempts to race home before Christmas Day.
9. How the Grinch Stole Christmas (2000) - Available to stream on Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Crave, Hollywood Suite, and Club Illico
The Grinch decides to rob Whoville of Christmas - but a dash of kindness from little Cindy Lou Who and her family may be enough to melt his cold heart.
10. Christmas with the Kranks (2004) - Available to stream on amc+ and Hoopla
When their only daughter Blair leaves the family nest, Luther and Nora Krank decide to book an island cruise to beat the yuletide blues and just skip the holidays. But their decision to boycott tradition has the whole neighbourhood in an uproar, and when Blair calls on Christmas Eve to announce a surprise visit with her new fiancée, the Kranks have just twelve hours to perform a miracle and pull themselves and their neighbours together to throw the best celebration ever!
And in case you’re looking for even more holidays movies to enjoy, be sure to explore these streaming platforms, which boast the largest catalogues of festive films.
