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Pour yourself a cup of eggnog, cozy up on the couch with a blanket and prepare yourself for a month full of heartwarming holiday flicks. Ladies, gentlemen and dogs currently dressed in sweaters, we present to you… our picks for the top 10 holiday movies.
10. The Family Man![](https://ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com/e/ir?t=jodimann-20&l=am2&o=1&a=B005F2JRUC)
Cast: Nicholas Cage, Don Cheadle, Teo Leoni, Jeremy Piven
Why we love it: Nicholas Cage singing opera in his underoos.
Favorite quote: “Don’t screw up the best thing in your life just because you’re a little unsure about who you are.”
9. Serendipity![](https://ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com/e/ir?t=jodimann-20&l=am2&o=1&a=B00COH0W00)
Cast: Kate Beckinsale, John Cusack, Jeremy Piven, Molly Shannon, Eugene Levy, John Corbet
Why we love it: Jeremy Piven’s best friendship and John Corbet’s Shenai-playing skills.
Favorite quote: “Maybe we’re lying here because you don’t wanna be standing somewhere else.”
8. The Holiday![](https://ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com/e/ir?t=jodimann-20&l=am2&o=1&a=B000OBYLVO)
Cast: Cameron Diaz, Jude Law, Kate Winslet, Jack Black, John Krasinski, Kathryn Hahn
Why we love it: All the meet-cutes.
Favorite quote: “Iris, in the movies, we have leading ladies and we have the best friend. You, I can tell, are a leading lady, but for some reason, you’re behaving like the best friend.”
7. A Christmas Story![](https://ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com/e/ir?t=jodimann-20&l=am2&o=1&a=B000VBIGCW)
Cast: Peter Billingsly, Darren McGavin, Melinda Dillon, Jean Shepherd, Zack Ward
Why we love it: Ralphie’s dad’s love for the leg lamp.
Favorite quote: “You’ll shoot your eye out.”
6. Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas![](https://ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com/e/ir?t=jodimann-20&l=am2&o=1&a=B00005LOUP)
Cast: Jim Carrey, Taylor Momsen, Jeffrey Tambor, Christine Baranski, Bill Irwin, Molly Shannon
Why we love it: Cindy Lou Who’s braids, button nose and huge heart.
Favorite quote: “You’re an idiot!”
5. National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation (Special Edition)![](https://ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com/e/ir?t=jodimann-20&l=am2&o=1&a=B000VBIGD6)
Cast: Chevy Chase, Beverly D’Angelo, Juliette Lewis, Johnny Galecki, Doris Roberts, Randy Quaid
Why we love it: Cousin Eddie’s turtleneck collar.
Favorite quote: “Merry Christmas. Shitter was full.”
4. Scrooged![](https://ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com/e/ir?t=jodimann-20&l=am2&o=1&a=B0002NCARQ)
Cast: Bill Murray, Karen Allen, John Glover, Bobcat Goldthwait
Why we love it: Bill. Murray.
Favorite quote: “I never liked a girl well enough to give her twelve sharp knives.”
3. Elf![](https://ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com/e/ir?t=jodimann-20&l=am2&o=1&a=B0091VTNZC)
Cast: Will Ferrell, Zooey Deschanel, James Caan, Amy Sedaris, Bob Newhart, Jon Favreau, Peter Dinklage
Why we love it: Buddy’s contagious Christmas spirit and Zooey Deschanel’s singing voice.
Favorite quote: “Buddy the Elf, what’s your favorite color?”
2. Love Actually![](https://ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com/e/ir?t=jodimann-20&l=am2&o=1&a=B001JIES4Q)
Cast: Bill Nighy, Alan Rickman, Emma Thompson, Liam Neeson, Colin Firth, Keira Knightley, Laura Linney, Hugh Grant, Martine McCutcheon, Rowan Atkinson
Why we love it: The sweet bond between Daniel and Sam, Natalie’s bad mouth and allll of the romance.
Favorite quote: “To me, you are perfect, and my wasted heart will love you. Until you look like this.”
1. Home Alone![](https://ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com/e/ir?t=jodimann-20&l=am2&o=1&a=B003CSX6HQ)
Cast: Macaulay Culkin, Joe Pesci, Daniel Stern, John Heard, John Candy
Why we love it: Kevin grooming himself while singing “White Christmas”, and of course, the battle.
Favorite quote: “Buzz! Your girlfriend! Woof!”
Bonus Pick: Krampus![](https://ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com/e/ir?t=jodimann-20&l=am2&o=1&a=B01DYZLW6I)
Cast: Adam Scott, Toni Collette, Emjay Anthony, Stefania LaVie Owen, David Koechner, Allison Tolman, Conchata Ferrell
Why we love it: This fun comedy-horror acts as a palate cleanser and break from all of the other heartwarming holiday flicks. Warning: not mom-approved. Watch this when the kids go to bed.
Favorite quote: “Shepherd’s gotta protect his flock.”
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