Let’s say Christmas is just a few weeks away and you feel like watching something festive. Netflix’s frothy best is hardly lacking in holiday cheer, but Gravitas? That’s another story. So…classic Christmas movies! But before you click play It’s a wonderful lifeconsider the alternatives. You’re probably familiar with Frank Capra’s winter drama, and the film world is full of Christmas stories for children ages 1 to 92. Why not try something different?

Much like Henry Travers’ Guardian Angel, we will not lead you astray. Here are 27 of the best classic Christmas movies, from must-see favorites to more unusual films, to watch now.

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If you like a movie, that’s just it subliminally Check out this Christmas crime film. Starring William Powell and Myrna Loy as Nick and Nora, The thin man follows the couple on a vacation that takes them from San Francisco to New York. Nick, a retired, alcohol-soaked detective, can’t help but be called back into action when a murder occurs. The murderer is unmasked at a crime-themed dinner party – and the costumes Nora wears throughout the film are to die for.

How to watch: Stream Apple TV, Prime Video or YouTube.

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