Movies Like Christmas, 1978

If you liked Christmas, 1978 (2023), a movie directed by Lara Fullalove, here are 20 movies with a similar feel, based on TMDB's recommendations. Each one links to its cast, trailer and where it's streaming.

1
National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation (1989)
★ 7.2/10
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…
2
It's a Wonderful Life (1946)
★ 8.3/10
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…
3
The Holiday (2006)
★ 7.1/10
Two women, one American and one British, swap homes at Christmastime following bad breakups. Each woman finds romance with a local man but realizes that the imminent return home may end the relationship.
4
Beethoven's Christmas Adventure (2011)
★ 6/10
A Christmas elf accidentally takes off in Santa's sleigh, crash lands in a small town, and loses the magic toy bag. Beethoven must rescue the elf, recover the bag from greedy crooks, and return the sleigh to Santa in…
5
Your Christmas or Mine? (2022)
★ 6.4/10
Students Hayley and James are young and in love. After saying goodbye for Christmas at a London train station, they both make the same mad split-second decision to swap trains and surprise each other. Passing each…
6
Lucy Shimmers and the Prince of Peace (2020)
★ 8.4/10
Second chances start when a hardened criminal crosses paths with a precocious little girl who is helped by an angel to change hearts during the holiday season.
7
A Royal Queens Christmas (2021)
★ 6.2/10
A prince finds his way to Queens during Christmas when a local woman enlists his help with a children's Christmas show.
8
Holiday in Handcuffs (2007)
★ 6.3/10
A ne’er-do-well thirty-something attempts to appease her family by kidnapping herself an attractive boyfriend for the family Christmas. Despite unlikely odds and dysfunctional family moments, the two fall in love and…
9
A Merry Little Ex-Mas (2025)
★ 6/10
Recently separated, Kate hopes to celebrate one last perfect family Christmas with her soon-to-be ex-husband Everett and their kids before their divorce is final and the house is sold. But her holiday plans are…
10
Tyler Perry's Finding Joy (2025)
★ 6/10
Joy, a successful designer, seeks a proposal at Christmas. In Wyoming's mountains, she finds what she truly needs when the man she loves sees her as just a friend.
11
A Christmas Story Christmas (2022)
★ 6.3/10
Follows Ralphie, now adult, who returns to the house on Cleveland Street to give his kids a magical Christmas like the one he had as a child, reconnecting with childhood friends, and reconciling the passing of his Old…
12
The Best Christmas Pageant Ever (2024)
★ 6.8/10
The Herdman kids are undeniably the worst kids in the history of the world. They lie, steal, cheat, bully and overall terrorize their small community. But this Christmas, they're taking over their local church Pageant…
13
A Christmas Story (1983)
★ 7.2/10
The comic mishaps and adventures of a young boy named Ralph, trying to convince his parents, teachers, and Santa that a Red Ryder B.B. gun really is the perfect Christmas gift for the 1940s.
14
Welcome to Christmas (2018)
★ 6/10
Resort developer Madison Lane is tasked with finding a location for a new ski resort. Her boss tells her to take a trip to Christmas, Colorado, to consider the location. On her way into town, Madison has a minor…
15
Daddy's Home 2 (2017)
★ 6.3/10
Father and stepfather Dusty and Brad join forces to make Christmastime perfect for the children. Their newfound partnership soon gets put to the test when Dusty's old-school, macho dad and Brad's gentle father arrive…
16
The Family Stone (2005)
★ 6.3/10
An uptight, conservative businesswoman accompanies her boyfriend to his eccentric and outgoing family's annual Christmas celebration and finds that she's a fish out of water in their free-spirited way of life.
17
Jingle All the Way (1996)
★ 6.1/10
Howard Langston, a salesman for a mattress company, is constantly kept busy at his job, disappointing his son. After he misses his son's karate exposition, Howard vows to make it up to him by buying an action figure of…
18
Noelle (2019)
★ 6.6/10
Kris Kringle's daughter, Noelle, sets off on a mission to find and bring back her brother, after he gets cold feet when it's his turn to take over as Santa.
19
How the Grinch Stole Christmas (2000)
★ 6.8/10
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 heart...
20
Angela's Christmas (2017)
★ 6.8/10
A trip to church with her family on Christmas Eve gives young Angela an extraordinary idea. A heartwarming tale based on a story by Frank McCourt.