It’s not up for debate: Die Hard is an essential addition to your holiday movie watch list. Bruce Willis leads the thrilling flick as New York police officer John McClane, who jumps into action during a hostage situation on Christmas Eve.

Billy Bob Thornton stars as a mall Santa with criminal goals in this Christmas flick, one of two R-rated flicks on this list (the other being Die Hard). Thornton’s character Willie tarnishes Kris Kringle’s good name by shoplifting and doesn’t like children — that is, until he meets an 8-year-old boy who thinks he’s the real deal. that deal.

You can’t talk about beloved Christmas movies without the original Miracle on 34th Street. The classic comedy scored three Oscars and follows what happens after a man who looks like Santa claims to be the real St. Nick.

Why not spend Christmas in Gotham City? This roundup is full of classics, but last year’s Merry Little Batman is also streaming for free on Prime Video. The animated family movie follows Bruce Wayne’s son Damian, who gets the chance to don a bat suit and show off his superhero chops.

This 1938 version of A Christmas Carol is filled with Christmas lessons and the perfect amount of “humbugs.” A chilling fate awaits Ebenezer Scrooge, but he has one last chance to avoid it as three spirits chase him.

There are many different places where you can watch the iconic Christmas movie It’s a Wonderful Life for free. The film about an angel who intervenes when a person is contemplating suicide is a heartwarming watch all year round.

This flick depicts the massive operation that resulted in children around the world waking up to presents on Christmas morning. When the effort leaves a child, Santa’s son Arthur steps up.

While this is technically a Thanksgiving movie, Planes, Trains and Cars can be enjoyed throughout the holidays. The flick stars Steve Martin and John Candy as a duo who take the stress out of vacation travel and each other. But the journey also benefited both of them.