While some Christmas movies are all about action or serious drama, the best films to watch in December are the cheesy and heartwarming ones. These stories make people feel nostalgic about the past 12 months and hopeful about the upcoming year, and they often drive home the message that family connections and love are the most meaningful parts of life.

From some '90s movies that still make people feel warm and cozy to nostalgic to Netflix releases from the past few years, Reddit fans are sharing their favorite Christmas movies that can definitely be described as corny.

Updated on November 9th, 2022 by Aya Tsintziras:

With the new Lindsay Lohan Netflix movie Falling For Christmas getting fans excited for the upcoming holiday season, it's the perfect time to revisit feel-good films about this time of year. From stories that take a different look at Santa Claus to Hallmark films about couples who get past obstacles so they can be merry and jolly, there are many movies that Redditors are recommending when people want more choices for holiday viewing. No matter which film people choose, they are sure to feel all the warm, cozy joy of the winter season.

Get Santa (2014)

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Redditor seth9341 replied in a thread and wrote, "I liked Get Santa." When Steve Anderson leaves prison, his child Tom tells him that Santa Claus is on his property, which leads to a chaotic set of events.

While the movie isn't very well-known, it's a sweet story about a father and son who are working together in the spirit of Christmas to make sure that kids are given the gifts that they're looking forward to.

The Christmas Bunny (2010)

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Redditor moshpitwookie recommended The Christmas Bunny and wrote, "It is ridiculously bad, but heartwarming. My teenage daughter and I watch it every year."

A young girl who is in foster care asks a character named the Bunny Lady to help her with a rabbit who she has discovered. The Christmas Bunny has the corny, feel-good tone of many other holiday films, and it delivers the happy conclusion that viewers look for.

A December Bride (2016)

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For Redditor CrimsonStorm43, "December Bride has been my favorite since last year! I love it." The Hallmark movie follows Layla O'Reilly, who asks Seth Murphy to come to her cousin's Christmastime wedding. They pretend to be engaged to each other, and as is often the case with these stories, they fall in love while keeping up the pretense.

A December Bride is a good choice for fans of Hallmark movies and also those who want a Christmas film with good, warm vibes. Even though it's predictable that Layla and Seth will realize that they have actual feelings for each other, the journey is still sweet.

Four Christmases (2008)

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Redditor colinisthereason recommended "Four Christmases" as another sweet Christmas movie. Kate and Brad live in San Francisco, and they spend the holidays with their parents. The catch is that their families are divorced, which makes for an intense and chaotic time each year.

Four Christmases is a good pick, as it's not only funny, but it also a good reminder that families don't have to be perfect to care about each other and mean a lot to one another. It has a great message that's perfect for this time of year.

The Family Stone (2005)

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Redditor fourAMrain mentioned "The Family Stone" as a cheesy movie to watch during the winter holidays, and it's definitely more of a tearjerker than some others. As the title suggests, it focuses on a family coming together at Christmastime.

Everett Stone and his partner Meredith go home for the holidays, and since Meredith doesn't get along all that well with them, she's not looking forward to the time. Secrets are revealed over the course of the story and there's a sad twist.

Jack Frost (1998)

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Redditor FullMetalPyramidHead asked for "So bad it's good Christmas movies to watch at my bad movie night?" and mentioned that they had watched Jack Frost.

Many people remember watching this movie during their childhood, and the story is definitely a heartwarming yet corny tearjerker. After he passes away, Jack turns into a snowman and this allows him to still spend time with his son Charlie. If someone is in the mood for a story about how the meaning and importance of family, this cheesy movie is perfect.

The Santa Clause (1994)

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One Redditor suggested The Santa Clause, explaining, "It’s structured like a super hero movie. the first half starts as an origin story, and the second half they throw in a villain play by John Lithgow."

There have been many Santa Claus movie characters, but this one is definitely special. Fans love the sweet story of Scott having to become this iconic figure, and while there's no doubt that it's corny, that's comforting at Christmas when people want some cookies, eggnog, colorful tree lights, and a familiar movie in the background.

Ernest Saves Christmas (1988)

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Redditor so_CRATES91 suggested Ernest Saves Christmas, writing "Pretty cheesy and kind of dated, but it's great hilarious holiday fun." Chances are that many people have seen at least one film about Ernest, who gets into all kinds of chaotic and silly situations.

Many people remember the Ernest movies from when they were growing up, and while the Halloween movie is memorable, this one sees Ernest helping Santa out. It's incredibly corny and will feel nostalgic and fun for anyone who has seen some of the other movies about this grumpy character.

Jingle All The Way (1996)

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Jingle All The Way is a confusing movie, but there's something about that it makes it a favorite to rewatch around the winter holidays.

One Redditor mentioned this movie and said "I kind of enjoy Jingle all the way on a nostalgic level." The cheese factor is high in this story, which sees Howard doing everything within his power to find a toy for his son Jamie. The movie gets pretty chaotic and yet it's always enjoyable watching Howard become so determined and passionate to meet his goal.

Holiday In Handcuffs (2006)

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Replying to a thread about cheesy Christmas movies, Redditor Brouck6 suggested Holiday in Handcuffs and said "I watch this movie EVERY year since it first aired."

There are many common TV Christmas movie plots, from people pretending to be a couple to a woman reconnecting with an ex-boyfriend. Holiday In Handcuffs involves kidnapping, as Trudie wants to have a fake boyfriend so she can show her parents that she's not single, and she makes sure that David comes with her. The ending is predictable, but that's part of the goofy fun.

Christmas With The Kranks (2004)

In a Reddit thread about guilty pleasure Christmas movies, one Redditor said that they love Christmas With The Kranks because "I sometimes feel like the Kranks about Christmas" because Christmas is "expensive," but the real meaning of the holiday season is treating people with love and compassion.

While some families love going all out for Christmas, others do something more low-key, and everyone can relate to this story. It's definitely a silly movie that goes off the rails at times, but it works.

I'll Be Home For Christmas (1998)

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Redditor the_almighty_deacons says that their guilty pleasure film is "I'll Be Home For Christmas staring JTT" because "It really gives off a great late 90s feel."

This movie fits into the most beloved '90s Christmas movies and fans remember Jake trying to get home for the holiday. The only problem? He doesn't have I.D. or money because his girlfriend breaks up with him at the worst possible moment.

The Christmas Chronicles (2018)

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Some more recent Christmas movies can also be considered corny and fun. Redditor SK_Nerd said that their guilty pleasure holiday movie is The Christmas Chronicles, writing that it has "Some good bits, some bad bits" and added, but the run time flew by and who doesn't love a bearded Kurt Russell?"

There are several movies that are about saving Christmas and this one is a take on that familiar story, with Teddy and Kate thinking that it will be fun to get into Santa's sleigh. Unfortunately, an accident means that no one will get any gifts unless the kids can figure out a smart plan to make sure that the holiday still happens.

The Christmas Card (2006)

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The best Hallmark Christmas movies are ones that fans can revisit over and over again, and many fans watch the same films each holiday season.

One Redditor said that he and his wife watch The Christmas Card on a yearly basis, writing "It's a Hallmark movie, and it is one of the cheesiest." The movie continues the Hallmark tradition of sad yet hopeful stories, and this one focuses on Cody, a solider who meets Alice, whose husband is a fellow soldier who tragically passes away. Cody loves the card that Alice wrote for her late partner, and of course, the two fall in love. It's a feel-good tale perfect for Christmas.

The Princess Switch (2018)

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Replying to a thread about cheesy Christmas movie recommendations, Redditor ADomenico86 suggested "The Princess Switch."

There are now three movies in the franchise and the first one will always be beloved. It's hard not to get pulled into the fluffy, warm-hearted story of a baker named Stacy who swaps places with Margaret. It's not a perfect movie, but it will work well for any holiday movie night when someone wants a corny and uplifting tale.

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