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Alternative Christmas Movies

 

During the holiday season, maybe you're not into the TRADITIONAL Christmas movies like "It's a Wonderful Life" or "How the Grinch Stole Christmas". If you're looking for an "alternative" choice of movies, but you're still wanting something "Christmas-ey", then consider our movie list here! Some of these may not be considered "Christmas Movies", but each of these have scenes that take place on or around Christmas.

The Addams Family (1991)

Alvin & the Chipmunks (2007)

The Addams Family (1991)

The opening scene of this film finds the Addams Family about to dump "something" onto a group of Christmas carolers. We can only assume that it's something "unpleasant". 

All is Bright (2013)

Alvin & the Chipmunks (2007)

The Addams Family (1991)

 While out on parole, Dennis reluctantly takes a job selling Christmas trees with his old buddy Rene in order to make enough money to buy his estranged daughter the piano she's always wanted. 

Alvin & the Chipmunks (2007)

Alvin & the Chipmunks (2007)

Alvin & the Chipmunks (2007)

Much of the film takes place around Christmas time. The chipmunks were in a tree that was cut down in their forest, which was brought to Los Angeles to be sold in a Christmas Tree lot. Once they end up at Dave's house, he finds that not only can these chipmunks speak, but they also have a hidden musical talent. 

Bad Santa (2003)

Batman Returns (1992)

Alvin & the Chipmunks (2007)

A conman poses as Santa in order to rob department stores on Christmas Eve. 

Bad Santa 2 (2016)

Batman Returns (1992)

Batman Returns (1992)

Fueled by cheap whiskey, greed and hatred, Willie teams up once again with his angry little sidekick, Marcus, to knock off a Chicago charity on Christmas Eve. 

Batman Returns (1992)

Batman Returns (1992)

Batman Returns (1992)

Christmas comes to Gotham City, and with the winter chill comes the devious Penguin to thwart Batman. 

Die Hard (1988)

Edward Scissorhands (1990)

Die Hard 2 (1990)

Off-duty NYPD officer John McClane must foil a terrorist plot at a Los Angeles high-rise on Christmas Eve. 

Die Hard 2 (1990)

Edward Scissorhands (1990)

Die Hard 2 (1990)

John McClane has another action-packed Christmas Eve as he battles terrorists at a Washington, D.C. airport. 

Edward Scissorhands (1990)

Edward Scissorhands (1990)

Edward Scissorhands (1990)

One evening, an elderly woman tells her granddaughter a bedtime story of where snow comes from, by telling her the story of a young man named Edward. 

Eight Crazy Nights (2002)

Ernest Saves Christmas (1988)

Edward Scissorhands (1990)

Davey Stone, with the help of Whitey Duvall, remembers the joys of the holiday season in the eight days leading up to Hanukkah and Christmas. 

Ernest Saves Christmas (1988)

Ernest Saves Christmas (1988)

Ernest Saves Christmas (1988)

Santa is looking for a replacement so he can retire, and has his eye on an actor in the Orlando area. Ernest helps him as he searches for his successor. 

Eyes Wide Shut (1999)

Ernest Saves Christmas (1988)

Ernest Saves Christmas (1988)

A New York City doctor is on a mission to find his Secret Santa from a holiday costume party he attended.

First Blood (1982)

Friday After Next (2002)

Friday After Next (2002)

John Rambo, a veteran Green Beret, is forced by a cruel sheriff and his deputies to flee into the mountains and wage an escalating one-man war against his pursuers. Christmas decorations at the sheriff's office suggests this film take place near Christmas.

Friday After Next (2002)

Friday After Next (2002)

Friday After Next (2002)

Stoner buddies Craig and Day-Day start new jobs as security guards on Christmas Eve after a robber dressed as Santa robs their house and ruins their Christmas party plans.  

Ghostbusters II (1989)

Friday After Next (2002)

Ghostbusters II (1989)

The entire film is set during the month of December during the Christmas season in New York City. Even though very little mentions of Christmas take place during the film, Christmas decorations can be seen throughout various scenes. The film's climax takes place on New Year's Eve. 

Gremlins (1984)

Harry Potter & the Sorcerer's Stone (2001)

Harry Potter & the Sorcerer's Stone (2001)

An inventor finds a "mogwai" in an old Chinese gift shop and brings him home as a gift for his son for Christmas. However, while caring for this creature, there are three important rules to follow. Breaking one of those rules could mean big trouble! 

Harry Potter & the Sorcerer's Stone (2001)

Harry Potter & the Sorcerer's Stone (2001)

Harry Potter & the Sorcerer's Stone (2001)

What could be more magical than Christmastime at Hogwart's? During some Christmas scenes of this film, Harry, Ron, and Hermione exchange gifts for the first time. 

The Ice Harvest (2005)

Harry Potter & the Sorcerer's Stone (2001)

The Ice Harvest (2005)

A seemingly perfect crime on Christmas Eve spirals out of control. 

Iron Man 3 (2013)

Jurassic World (2015)

The Ice Harvest (2005)

In Iron Man 3, Christmas decorations and Christmas music can be seen and heard throughout various scenes during the entire film. In one scene, JARVIS, Tony Stark's computerized assistant, even has his own stocking hanging by the chimney. 

Jurassic World (2015)

Jurassic World (2015)

Jurassic World (2015)

The opening scene of this film finds Claire's nephews, Gray and Zach, leaving home to spend time with her. Gray and Zach are leaving a snowy area while "Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas" plays in the background, which leads us to assume this film takes place sometime during the holiday season.  

Lethal Weapon (1987)

Jurassic World (2015)

Jurassic World (2015)

A mismatched pair of L.A.P.D. detectives battle a group of drug runners during the holiday season. 

The Long Kiss Goodnight (1996)

National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation (1989)

The Long Kiss Goodnight (1996)

A tale about Samantha Kane, an amnesiac housewife whos 'cover' is blown when she is recognized playing Mrs. Claus in the local Christmas parade. 

Mean Girls (2004)

National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation (1989)

The Long Kiss Goodnight (1996)

Part of this film takes place during the holiday season, and includes a scene where the main characters enter a talent show and dance to "Jingle Bell Rock". 

National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation (1989)

National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation (1989)

The Griswold's decide to stay home this holiday season, and have their families visit THEM for a change. Decorating the house and having a "Good Old-fashioned Griswold Family Christmas" is Clark's only goal, except he runs over many obstacles along the way. 

The Night Before (2015)

On Christmas Eve, three lifelong friends spend the night in New York City looking for the Holy Grail of Christmas parties. 

Office Christmas Party (2016)

When his uptight CEO sister threatens to shut down his branch, the branch manager throws an epic Christmas party in order to land a big client and save the day, but the party gets way out of hand...  

Once Upon a Deadpool (2018)

A special PG-13 version of the story of Deadpool, just in time for the holidays. But, a little pointless, since we're sure you've seen the R-rated version. But, it's available if you want it. Tell Deadpool that Emerald Coast Cosplay sent you.

The Peanuts Movie (2015)

Dream big with good ol' Charlie Brown and the Peanuts gang in their first feature-length film since 1980, from the imagination of Charles M. Schulz. Much of the film takes place during the winter months and includes several subtle references to Christmas.

The Princess Bride (1987)

Even though it's never mentioned in the film, a Santa Claus decoration on the closet door in the grandson's room suggests that the film's frame story is set during or around Christmas time. 

The Ref (1994)

Reindeer Games (2000)

A cat burglar is forced to take a bickering, dysfunctional family hostage on Christmas Eve. 

Reindeer Games (2000)

Reindeer Games (2000)

An ex-con fakes his way into a woman's arms only to find himself the unwilling mastermind of a Christmas Eve casino heist. 

Rocky IV (1985)

Rocky spends the times around Halloween and Thanksgiving training  for his climatic fight with Ivan Drago, which takes place on Christmas Day in Moscow.

Scrooged (1988)

A cynical television programming executive produces a showing of "A Christmas Carol" which is to air LIVE on Christmas Eve night. During production, his life begins to mirror the story he's producing.   

Shazam! (2019)

One of DC's recent additions to their line of superhero films takes place during the holiday season. Christmas decorations, Christmas trees, snow, and Santa Claus can be seen in various scenes. 

Silent Night, Zombie Night (2009)

One week before Christmas, a viral outbreak turns the citizens of Los Angeles into the walking dead.  

Star Trek: Generations (1994)

Star Trek: Generations (1994)

Even though there is no sign of Christmas in space, this film does contain one Christmas scene which Captain Picard experiences while trapped in The Nexus. 

Ted (2012)

Trading Places (1983)

Star Trek: Generations (1994)

In the opening scenes of this film, a young boy's wish at Christmas time brings his stuffed bear to life. They end up becoming best friends, and they grow up together.

Trading Places (1983)

Trading Places (1983)

Trading Places (1983)

A rich man and a poor man are forced to switch classes as part of a social experiment during the holiday season. 

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