The holidays have nearly arrived, which means it's the perfect time to kick back and start up a Christmas movie! Everyone has a favorite movie they watch yearly, and you can always find something new to watch. If you don't have every streaming service under the sun, however, it can be challenging to find where you can even watch some of these films. Below, we've compiled a few of the best Christmas movies that are currently available to stream for free in 2023.
Free Christmas Movies You Can Stream Now
Below is a list of Christmas movies that you can stream for free in 2023. If you don't have access to streaming services like Max, Hulu, or Amazon Prime Video, these are great options to enjoy the holiday season. The free movie sites that feature these films do include ads, however, so you'll have to watch commercials.
Christmas Vacation
National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation is one of the most popular Christmas movies ever. Clark Griswold and his family decide to host the yearly Christmas gathering, but things don't go anywhere near according to plan. This classic sees bad luck taken to the extreme, with countless laughs to be had.
Miracle on 34th Street (1947)
Miracle on 34th Street follows a little girl named Susan and a lawyer named Bryan as they attempt to prove that a man named Kris Kringle is indeed the real deal. This Christmas classic is a heart warming tale that showcases what it truly means to believe.
A Christmas Story (1983)
Following Ralphie Parker, A Christmas Story showcases Ralphie's wish of getting a Red Ryder BB Gun for Christmas. He won't take no for an answer, talking with everyone he can about the issue, even Santa Claus himself! This is a yearly watch for many with so many iconic moments throughout.
It's a Wonderful Life (1946)
It's a Wonderful Life follows George Bailey and his journey with Clarence Odbody, an angel sent down after George was contemplating ending his own life on Christmas Eve. Clarence shows George what the world would be if he were never born. Time and time again, It's a Wondeful Life has proven to be a Christmas classic with lasting impact.
Jack Frost (1979)
Jack Frost (1979) is a classic stop motion film that follows the story of Jack Frost turning human to be with a human named Elisa. The studio Rankin/Bass Animated Entertainment is behind the special, who produced other memorable Christmas classics like The Year Without a Santa Claus and Frosty the Snowman.
Where to Stream More Classic Christmas Movies
There are plenty of streaming services that offer Christmas movies. It can be challenging to know where each movie is located as licenses expire yearly, so things can easily move around between services. Check out our Christmas Movie streaming guide to see where each classic is available to watch online, including all of The Grinch movies.
Noah Hunter is a freelance writer and reviewer with a passion for games and technology. He co-founded Final Weapon, an outlet focused on nonsense-free Japanese gaming (in 2019) and has contributed to various publishers writing about the medium. His favorite series include Xeno and Final Fantasy.
