8 free Christmas movies to stream if you need a holiday movie on the cheap
The holidays are in full swing, and if you’ve spent all your money on seasonal gifts, you might want to know what holiday meal is being given away for free.
While they may not be wearing the shiniest new movies for the seasonPluto TV, Tubi, The Roku Channel and more available streaming services offer classic holiday movies you might appreciate. As long as watching commercials doesn’t turn you into the Grinch, you can stream It’s a Wonderful Life, Die Hard, and more. Here’s a list of free Christmas movies to brighten up your season—all of which have received generally favorable reviews or better, according to Metacritic.
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It’s up for debate: Die Hard is an essential addition to your holiday movie viewing list. Bruce Willis leads the thrilling film as New York City police officer John McClane, who is thrown into action during a hostage situation on Christmas Eve.
Billy Bob Thornton stars as a mall Santa with criminal intent in this Christmas movie, one of two R-rated movies on this list (the other being Die Hard). Thornton’s character, Willie, disgraces Kris Kringle’s good name by robbing stores and disliking children—until he meets an 8-year-old boy who thinks he’s the real deal.
You can’t discuss favorite Christmas movies without the original Miracle on 34th Street. The classic comedy won three Oscars and follows what happens after a man who looks like Santa Claus claims to be the real Saint Nick.
Why not spend Christmas in Gotham City? This roundup is full of classics, but last year’s Merry Little Batman is also streaming for free on Prime Video. The animated family film follows Bruce Wayne’s son Damian, who gets a chance to don a bat suit and show off his superhero skills.
This 1938 version of A Christmas Carol. is full of Christmas lessons and the perfect amount of “cheats”. A chilling fate awaits Ebenezer Scrooge, but he has one last chance to avoid it as he is pursued by three spirits.
You have many different places where you can watch the iconic Christmas movie Life is Wonderful for free. The film about an angel who steps in when a man is contemplating suicide is an uplifting watch all year round.
This film depicts the massive operation that results in children around the world waking up to presents on Christmas morning. When efforts fail a single child, Santa’s son Arthur steps in.
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