9 90s Christmas Movies You Need to Watch

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Home Alone stars Macaulay Culkin as Kevin McCallister, a young boy accidentally left behind when his family travels to Paris for Christmas. At first, Kevin enjoys having the house to himself. Things change when two burglars plan to break in. Directed by Chris Columbus, the movie follows Kevin as he uses clever and funny traps to protect his home.

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Directed by Henry Selick and produced by Tim Burton, this animated film follows Jack Skellington, the Pumpkin King of Halloween Town. After discovering Christmas Town, Jack becomes obsessed with Christmas and decides to take control of the holiday. His plan leads to confusion and chaos. The movie uses stop-motion animation and features memorable songs performed by Danny Elfman.

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This film retells the classic story by Charles Dickens with the Muppets playing many of the characters. Michael Caine stars as Ebenezer Scrooge, a cold and greedy man who hates Christmas. On Christmas Eve, Scrooge is visited by three spirits who show him his past, present, and future. The mix of humor, music, and emotion makes this version very enjoyable.

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Directed by Gillian Armstrong, Little Women is based on the famous novel by Louisa May Alcott. The story follows the four March sisters as they grow up during the Civil War era. Winona Ryder stars as Jo March, alongside Susan Sarandon and Kirsten Dunst. While not only about Christmas, the movie begins during the holiday season and shows strong family moments.

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Tim Allen stars as Scott Calvin, a man who accidentally causes Santa Claus to fall from his roof on Christmas Eve. By putting on Santa’s suit, Scott slowly turns into the new Santa Claus. As his body and life change, he struggles to accept his new role. The movie follows his journey as he learns to believe in Christmas magic again.

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In this sequel, Kevin McCallister gets separated from his family again, but this time he ends up in New York City. Kevin uses his father’s credit card to enjoy the city during Christmas. Meanwhile, the same two burglars return with a new plan. Directed by Chris Columbus, the movie brings back familiar characters with a new setting and bigger adventures.

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This romantic Christmas movie stars Denzel Washington as an angel sent to help a struggling preacher and his family. Whitney Houston plays the preacher’s wife, who feels lonely and tired. As the angel tries to fix their problems, unexpected feelings appear. Directed by Penny Marshall, the movie blends romance, drama, and beautiful gospel music set during Christmas.

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Arnold Schwarzenegger stars as a busy father trying to buy the hottest Christmas toy for his son at the last minute. The toy is sold out everywhere, leading to a series of funny and stressful situations. Set in the days before Christmas, the movie follows his wild journey through crowded stores and strange encounters as he tries to keep his promise.

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This version of The Nutcracker stars Macaulay Culkin and is based on the famous ballet. The story follows a young girl named Marie, who receives a nutcracker doll as a Christmas gift. On Christmas Eve, the doll comes to life and takes her on a magical adventure. The film combines classical music, dance, and holiday storytelling.