Turner Classic Movies presents a bucket list of the best and most beloved holiday films of all time, complete with spirited commentary, behind-the-scenes stories, and photos spanning eight decades of Christmastime favorites.
Nothing brings the spirit of the season into our hearts quite like a great holiday movie. "Christmas films" come in many shapes and sizes and exist across many genres. Some, like
It's a Wonderful Life
and
A Christmas Story
, are perennials, while others, such as
Die Hard
, have only gradually become yuletide favorites. But they all have one thing in common: they use themes evoked by the holiday period - nostalgia, joy, togetherness, dysfunction, commercialism, or cynicism - as a force in their storytelling.
Turner Classic Movies: Christmas in the Movies
showcases the very best among this uniquely spirited strain of cinema. Each film is profiled on what makes it a "Christmas movie," along with behind-the-scenes stories of its production, reception, and legacy. Complemented by a trove of color and black-and-white photos,
Turner Classic Movies:
Christmas in the Movies
is a glorious salute to a collection of the most treasured films of all time.
Among the 30 films included:
The Shop Around the Corner
,
Holiday Inn
Meet Me in St. Louis
Miracle on 34th Street
White Christmas
National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation
Home Alone
Little Women
The Nightmare Before Christmas
.