Movies About Jesus Christmas

From Frank Capra, starring James Stewart, Donna Reed, Lionel Barrymore, Thomas Mitchell
Rated PG

It's a Wonderful Life is a classic Christmas film directed by Frank Capra in 1946. The film tells the story of George Bailey, a man who is on the brink of suicide on Christmas Eve. An angel named Clarence is sent to help him realize what a wonderful life he has. Through a series of flashbacks and visions, George sees how his life has touched the lives of those around him, and how his absence would have had a devastating effect. In the end, he learns the importance of cherishing the life he has.

From John McTiernan, starring Bruce Willis, Alan Rickman, Bonnie Bedelia, Reginald VelJohnson
Rated R

Die Hard is an action-packed and classic action movie, directed by John McTiernan, and starring Bruce Willis as John McClane, an off-duty police officer from New York City. After his wife's office Christmas party turns into a hostage situation, McClane finds himself embroiled in a terrorist plot, and must fight his way through the Nakatomi Plaza skyscraper in order to save his wife and the other hostages. With the help of an unlikely partner, an LAPD sergeant, McClane must battle a team of highly trained terrorists and outsmart the cunning mastermind behind the attack. With plenty of thrills, suspense and explosive action sequences, Die Hard is a classic must-see movie.

From Ernst Lubitsch, starring Margaret Sullavan, James Stewart, Frank Morgan, Joseph Schildkraut
Rated Not Rated

The Shop Around the Corner is a 1940 romantic comedy directed by Ernst Lubitsch. The film stars James Stewart and Margaret Sullavan as two sales clerks in a small gift shop in Budapest. Alfred Kralik (Stewart) and Klara Novak (Sullavan) have a mutual dislike for each other, but in secret, they each send anonymous love letters to each other through the mail. Meanwhile, storeowner Hugo Matuschek (Frank Morgan) is having difficulty managing the store and worries about the possibility of a romantic conflict between his two employees. As Alfred and Klara gradually come to terms with their feelings for each other, their relationship is tested by their boss's attempts to pair them up with other people. In the end, they must figure out a way to reconcile their hidden love while maintaining the professional relationship they have in the store.

From Henry Selick, starring Danny Elfman, Chris Sarandon, Catherine O'Hara, William Hickey
Rated PG

The Nightmare Before Christmas is a 1993 stop-motion animated musical fantasy horror film directed by Henry Selick, and produced and conceived by Tim Burton. It tells the story of Jack Skellington, the King of "Halloween Town" who stumbles through a portal to "Christmas Town" and decides to celebrate the holiday. But his attempts to bring Christmas to Halloween Town have disastrous and comical results. The film features the voices of Chris Sarandon, Danny Elfman, and Catherine O'Hara, and a separate soundtrack album was released composed by Elfman. The film was a commercial success, grossing over $75 million during its initial theatrical release. It has since become a cult classic, and has been re-released numerous times.

From George Seaton, starring Edmund Gwenn, Maureen O'Hara, John Payne, Gene Lockhart
Rated Not Rated

"Miracle on 34th Street" (1947) is a holiday classic directed by George Seaton. It tells the story of a department store Santa Claus who claims to be the real Santa Claus. When he is put on trial to prove his identity, a young lawyer and a little girl come to his aid. Through the course of the film, the Santa Claus character helps bring hope and joy to a cynical world. The film was a huge success, and has since become a beloved Christmas classic.

From Bob Clark, starring Peter Billingsley, Melinda Dillon, Darren McGavin, Scott Schwartz
Rated PG

A Christmas Story is a classic holiday movie about a young boy named Ralphie, who wants nothing more than an official Red Ryder Carbine-Action 200 Shot Range Model Air Rifle for Christmas. Despite warnings from his parents that "you'll shoot your eye out" if he gets it, Ralphie embarks on a series of misadventures to try and make his dream come true. Along the way, he learns the true meaning of Christmas and the importance of family. With a hilarious script and plenty of memorable scenes, A Christmas Story is sure to become a holiday favorite for generations to come.

From Satoshi Kon, starring Tôru Emori, Yoshiaki Umegaki, Aya Okamoto, Shôzô Îzuka
Rated PG-13

Tokyo Godfathers is a 2003 Japanese animated film directed by Satoshi Kon about three homeless people living on the streets of Tokyo who discover an abandoned baby and become its godparents. The trio, Gin, a former drag queen, Hana, an elderly homeless woman, and Miyuki, a runaway teenage girl, set out on an adventure to uncover the identity of the baby's parents and find a home for the child. Along the way, the three grow closer and confront the issues and traumas that led them to the streets. The film is a heartwarming tale about the power of family and the strength of the human spirit in overcoming adversity.

From Chris Columbus, starring Macaulay Culkin, Joe Pesci, Daniel Stern, John Heard
Rated PG

Home Alone is a classic family comedy from 1990 directed by Chris Columbus. It follows the story of 8-year-old Kevin McCallister (Macaulay Culkin) who is accidentally left behind when his family goes on vacation. At first, Kevin revels in the freedom, but soon he finds himself fighting off two bumbling burglars, Harry and Marv (Joe Pesci and Daniel Stern), who are trying to rob his house. With the help of some clever traps and his loyal pet, Kevin must protect his home and outsmart the criminals. Along the way, he learns the value of family, friendship, and responsibility.

From Christian Carion, starring Diane Kruger, Benno Fürmann, Guillaume Canet, Natalie Dessay
Rated PG-13

Joyeux Noel (2005) is a French-German-British war drama directed by Christian Carion. Set in the year 1914 during World War I, the film follows the story of French, British, and German soldiers who, on the night before Christmas 1914, decide to put their differences aside to share a moment of peace and friendship. Despite orders from their respective governments, the men celebrate the holiday together, singing carols and exchanging gifts. However, the moment of camaraderie is short-lived as they must soon return to the horrors of war. The film is based on a true story, and its themes of peace, friendship, and understanding are still relevant today.

From Henry Koster, starring Cary Grant, Loretta Young, David Niven, Monty Woolley
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The Bishop's Wife is a 1947 romantic comedy directed by Henry Koster and starring Cary Grant, Loretta Young, and David Niven. It tells the story of an angel who is sent to Earth to help a struggling Bishop (Niven) and his wife (Young) solve their financial and personal problems. With his charm, wit, and divine guidance, the angel (Grant) helps them to find their true purpose in life. Through his guidance, the Bishop realizes that his true path is to build a children's hospital. Along the way, the angel helps the Bishop's wife to rediscover her passion for music, and in the end, the Bishop's wife and the angel fall in love. The angel ultimately has to leave, however, and the Bishop learns to accept his help.

From Jeremiah S. Chechik, starring Chevy Chase, Beverly D'Angelo, Juliette Lewis, Johnny Galecki
Rated PG-13

National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation is a 1989 family comedy film written by John Hughes and directed by Jeremiah S. Chechik. The film follows the Griswold family as they prepare for their traditional annual family holiday celebration, this time with the added stress of hosting their extended family. As the holiday approaches, the Griswolds find themselves dealing with a variety of chaotic situations, from annoying relatives to a malfunctioning Christmas tree and lights. As the family struggles to prepare for the holiday festivities, they must also find a way to keep their sanity and enjoy the holiday season. The film features an all-star cast including Chevy Chase, Beverly D'Angelo, Randy Quaid, Juliette Lewis, and Johnny Galecki.

From Peter Godfrey, starring Barbara Stanwyck, Dennis Morgan, Sydney Greenstreet, Reginald Gardiner
Rated Not Rated

From Joe Dante, starring Zach Galligan, Phoebe Cates, Hoyt Axton, John Louie
Rated PG

From Don Hartman, starring Robert Mitchum, Janet Leigh, Wendell Corey, Gordon Gebert
Rated Approved

From Bob Clark, starring Olivia Hussey, Keir Dullea, Margot Kidder, John Saxon
Rated R

From Terry Zwigoff, starring Billy Bob Thornton, Bernie Mac, Lauren Graham, John Ritter
Rated R

From Jon Favreau, starring Will Ferrell, James Caan, Bob Newhart, Zooey Deschanel
Rated PG

From Arnaud Desplechin, starring Catherine Deneuve, Jean-Paul Roussillon, Mathieu Amalric, Anne Consigny
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