Best Adult Christmas Movies for a Jolly Holiday Season

The holiday season is upon us, and - I don't know about you but - I love getting in the spirit by spending quality time with my couch and a whole list of movies known as Christmas classics.

Even better: My kids are getting older, and we're starting to watch some of these together as a whole family. So even though some of our favorite heartwarming holiday movies like “It's A Wonderful Life” are perfect this time of year, we’re sharing list of the best adult Christmas movies (or at least adult and older teen?) to enjoy together.

10 of the Best Adult Christmas Movies…

1. "Die Hard" (1988) - Whether you think this fits or not, this classic action film set on Christmas Eve features Bruce Willis as John McClane, who battles all kinds of bad guys in a high-rise building.

2. "Bad Santa" (2003) - A dark comedy starring Billy Bob Thornton as a conman who poses as Santa Claus to rob department stores during the holiday season.

3. "The Holiday" (2006) - Dumped and depressed, English rose Iris swaps homes with Californian Amanda at the Christmas holidays, leading them to find unexpected love and romance in their new surroundings. 

4. "The Night Before" (2015) - This comedy stars Seth Rogen, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, and Anthony Mackie as three friends who reunite for one last Christmas Eve adventure.

5. "A Bad Moms Christmas" (2017) - A holiday-themed sequel to the 2016 film "Bad Moms," the ladies - led by Kristen Bell - rebel against the Super Bowl for moms (Christmas), as they navigate the challenges of creating the perfect holiday and hosting their own mothers.

6. "Christmas with the Kranks" (2004) - A comedy film starring Tim Allen and Jamie Lee Curtis as a couple attempting to skip Christmas celebrations.

7. "Trading Places" (1983) - A comedy starring Dan Aykroyd and Eddie Murphy about a bet made between two wealthy brothers during the Christmas season.

8. "The Family Stone" (2005) - A dramedy that follows the eccentric Stone family during the holiday season as they welcome the son's new girlfriend. Grab the tissues - this comes with tears and a happy ending you don't expect.

9. "National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation" (1989) - Chevy Chase stars as Clark Griswold, who strives for a perfect Christmas, but faces chaos as unexpected guests, family members, and financial setbacks derail his plans.

10. "Love the Coopers" (2015) - A holiday comedy-drama about a dysfunctional family that gathers for Christmas dinner.

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10 More of the Best Adult Christmas Movies…

1. "Die Hard" (1988) - Answering the lifelong question: Can action movies also be heartfelt Christmas movies? This classic action film set on Christmas Eve features Bruce Willis as John McClane, who battles all kinds of bad guys in a high-rise building.

2. "Bad Santa" (2003) - A dark comedy starring Billy Bob Thornton as a conman who poses as Santa Claus to rob department stores during the holiday season.

3. "The Holiday" (2006) - Dumped and depressed, English rose Iris swaps homes with Californian Amanda at the Christmas holidays, leading them to find unexpected love and romance in their new surroundings. 

4. "The Night Before" (2015) - This comedy stars Seth Rogen, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, and Anthony Mackie as three friends who reunite for one last Christmas Eve adventure.

5. "A Bad Moms Christmas" (2017) - A holiday-themed sequel to the 2016 film "Bad Moms," the ladies - led by Kristen Bell - rebel against the Super Bowl for moms (Christmas), as they navigate the challenges of creating the perfect holiday and hosting their own mothers.

6. "Christmas with the Kranks" (2004) - A comedy film starring Tim Allen and Jamie Lee Curtis as a couple attempting to skip Christmas celebrations.

7. "Trading Places" (1983) - A comedy starring Dan Aykroyd and Eddie Murphy about a bet made between two wealthy brothers during the Christmas season.

8. "The Family Stone" (2005) - A dramedy that follows the eccentric Stone family during the holiday season as they welcome the son's new girlfriend. Grab the tissues - this comes with tears and a happy ending you don't expect.

9. "National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation" (1989) - Chevy Chase stars as Clark Griswold, who strives for a perfect Christmas, but faces chaos as unexpected guests, family members, and financial setbacks derail his plans.

10. "Love the Coopers" (2015) - A holiday comedy-drama about a dysfunctional family that gathers for Christmas dinner.

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