Movies to get you in the holiday mood

Movies to get you in the holiday mood

Get in the festive mood with this list of holiday classics and new favorites. Whichever you pick, it'll pair perfectly with a freshly popped bowl of gourmet popcorn.

The Family Stone (2005)

A chaotic holiday family gathering forces a woman to confront her future with her boyfriend’s family.

The Holiday (2006)

Two women swap homes for the holidays to escape heartache, finding love in unexpected places.

Trading Places (1983)

A wealthy commodities broker and a streetwise conman have their lives switched as part of a bet.

Last Holiday (2006)

A woman mistakenly diagnosed with a terminal illness decides to live her life to the fullest.

The Preacher’s Wife (1996)

An angel sent to help a struggling preacher and his wife unexpectedly falls in love with the preacher’s wife.

While You Were Sleeping (1995)

A lonely woman saves a man from an accident and, mistaken for his fiancée, becomes entangled in his life.

Carol (2015)

A young department store clerk embarks on a forbidden affair with an older woman.

Love Actually (2003)

A heartwarming, interconnected series of stories about love, relationships, and family.

Home Alone (1990)

An 8-year-old boy is accidentally left behind during Christmas vacation.