Christmas time is upon us and it is time to get into the festive spirit. Listening to carols, eating good food with the family and putting on classic Christmas flicks is the best way to go about it. This list may not be entirely for children, but it does contain some of the Christmas classics expected to be played around Christmas time – depending on the time of day or night. This list contains ten of the most popular Christmas movies of all time as voted for by Rotten Tomatoes.
5. Arthur Christmas
5. Arthur Christmas
An animated movie from 2011 managed to obtain a rating of 92% from Rotten Tomatoes through a sincere message and more than a little emotional instigation. With the classical English Christmas voice of Bill Nighy, this is certainly one to watch this Christmas.
4. Holiday Inn
4. Holiday Inn
From 1942, it may be an old movie, but its certainly a good one. This movie scored a total of 100% on Rotten Tomatoes after first introducing the world to the concept of a “White Christmas”.
3. Elf
3. Elf
Probably the most famous modern Christmas classic, Elf portrays Will Ferrell as Santa’s largest helper. A comedy appropriate for the whole family, Rotten Tomatoes gave it 84%.
2. Rare Exports
2. Rare Exports
Set in Finland, this dark humor/horror movie may not be for kids. Who knew the real Santa Claus could be so terrifying. Rotten Tomatoes gave this 2010 masterpiece 88%, with the score adjusted to 90%.
1. Kiss Kiss Bang Bang
1. Kiss Kiss Bang Bang
Not your typical holiday feel good flick, this one stars Robert Downey Jr. in 2005. Although he is not quite there in the sense of the Iron Man Franchise, it certainly leaves quite an impression with some dark humor on a festive season twist.
