🏷 Discover The Best Christmas Music Movies & TV Shows To Watch Today

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Celebrate the holiday season with the best Christmas music movies and TV shows that bring festive cheer to your screen. Whether you love classic musicals, heartwarming family films, or modern holiday hits, there’s something magical for everyone. From timeless carols to original soundtracks, these films and shows will make your Christmas merrier. Dive into our carefully curated list of the year’s best holiday tunes and visual storytelling.

Cast

Jim Carrey

Gary Oldman

Colin Firth

Robin Wright

A Christmas Carol (2009)

6.9 4.9K votes

Genre: Animation, Drama, Family

Country: United States of America

Duration: 96 min.

Audience: PG

Story: Miser Ebenezer Scrooge is awakened on Christmas Eve by spirits who reveal to him his own miserable existence, what opportunities he wasted in his youth, his current cruelties, and the dire fate that awaits him if he does not change his ways. Scrooge is faced with his own story of growing bitterness and meanness, and must decide what his own future will hold: death or redemption.

Plot: london, england, based on novel or book, holiday, greed, victorian england, money, ghost, ...

Time: 19th century

Cast

Bill Murray

Karen Allen

John Forsythe

John Glover

Scrooged (1988)

6.8 1.7K votes

Genre: Comedy, Drama, Fantasy

Country: United States of America

Duration: 101 min.

Audience: PG-13

Story: Frank Cross is a wildly successful television executive whose cold ambition and curmudgeonly nature has driven away the love of his life. But after firing a staff member on Christmas Eve, Frank is visited by a series of ghosts who give him a chance to re-evaluate his actions and right the wrongs of his past.

Plot: holiday, tv ratings, ghost, duringcreditsstinger, christmas music, christmas, christmas eve

Cast

Joseph Gordon-Levitt

Seth Rogen

Anthony Mackie

Lizzy Caplan

The Night Before (2015)

6.1 1.9K votes

Genre: Adventure, Comedy, Fantasy

Country: United States of America

Duration: 101 min.

Audience: R

Story: In New York City for their annual tradition of Christmas Eve debauchery, three lifelong best friends set out to find the Holy Grail of Christmas parties since their yearly reunion might be coming to an end.

Plot: new york city, holiday, christmas party, male friendship, hanukkah, drugs, childhood friends, christmas music, ...

Why Christmas Music Movies and TV Shows Are a Holiday Must

Christmas music has a unique power to evoke nostalgia, joy, and warmth, especially when paired with stunning visuals and compelling storytelling. Whether you're a fan of traditional carols, contemporary holiday hits, or instrumental soundtracks, these movies and TV shows elevate the festive experience. Streaming platforms now offer an incredible selection of holiday-themed content that combines music with cinematic magic. From animated classics to live-action musicals, these productions create the perfect ambiance for family gatherings, cozy nights in, or festive movie marathons.

Many of these films and shows feature iconic soundtracks that become synonymous with the season. Think of classics like The Muppet Christmas Carol with its unforgettable renditions of "God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen" or Elf, whose cheerful tunes like "Santa Claus Is Coming to Town" instantly put you in the holiday spirit. Modern favorites like Last Christmas and Happiest Season blend original scores with pop hits, making them perfect for younger audiences and those who love contemporary sounds. Even Netflix’s Dash & Lily integrates holiday music seamlessly into its coming-of-age storyline, proving that Christmas music transcends generations and genres.

Top Christmas Music Movies to Stream This Year

The following movies are celebrated for their exceptional use of Christmas music, whether through original compositions, classic carols, or modern hits:

A Christmas Story (1983) – While not a musical, its nostalgic soundtrack and iconic scenes like "You’ll Shoot Your Eye Out" make it a holiday staple.
The Muppet Christmas Carol (1992) – A beloved adaptation featuring unforgettable musical numbers and heartfelt performances.
Elf (2003) – Will Ferrell’s festive comedy is packed with cheerful songs that define modern holiday cheer.
Last Christmas (2019) – A romantic dramedy featuring the titular song by Wham! and other pop hits.
Klaus (2019) – Netflix’s animated masterpiece features a stunning original score by Alfonso G. Aguilar.

Best Christmas Music TV Shows for Festive Binge-Watching

If you prefer shorter, episodic content, these TV shows offer fantastic Christmas music moments:

Dash & Lily (2020) – A teen romance where clues are hidden in holiday music across New York City.
Merry Happy Whatever (2019) – A Netflix original featuring a diverse soundtrack that blends classic and modern holiday tunes.
The Crown (Season 4, Episode 8: "48:1") – While not exclusively a Christmas show, its haunting rendition of "O Little Town of Bethlehem" is unforgettable.
Schitt’s Creek (Season 2, Episode 12: "Singles’ Week") – Features a heartwarming group rendition of "Christmas Wrapping."
The Simpsons (Various Episodes) – Holiday specials like "Simpsons Roasting on an Open Fire" include classic Christmas tunes with a comedic twist.

For those who love behind-the-scenes insights, many streaming platforms now offer bonus content like How It’s Made: The Music of Klaus or The Making of Elf, giving viewers a deeper appreciation for the holiday soundtracks they adore. Whether you’re streaming on Netflix, Disney+, Amazon Prime, or Hulu, these movies and shows ensure your holiday is filled with the best Christmas music ever recorded.