The holidays are in full swing, and if you've spent all your money on seasonal gifts, you might want to know what the holiday price of free streaming is.
Although they may not wear the brightest new movies of the seasonPluto TV, Tubi, Roku Channel and others streaming services available offer classic holiday movies you might appreciate. As long as watching ads doesn't turn you into the Grinch, you can stream It's a Wonderful Life, Die Hard, and more. Here's a list of free Christmas movies to brighten up your season — all with generally favorable reviews or better, according to Metacritic.
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It's not up for debate: Die Hard is an essential addition to your holiday movie watch list. Bruce Willis leads the thriller as New York City police officer John McClane, who jumps into action during a hostage situation on Christmas Eve.
Billy Bob Thornton stars as a criminal-minded mall Santa in this Christmas movie, one of two R-rated movies on this list (the other being Die Hard ). Thornton's character Willie puts Kris Kringle's good name to shame by robbing stores and not liking kids — that is, until he meets an 8-year-old boy who thinks he's the real deal.
You can't discuss beloved Christmas movies without the original Miracle on 34th Street. The classic comedy won three Oscars and follows what happens after a Santa lookalike claims to be the real Saint Nick.
Why not spend Christmas in Gotham City? This roundup is full of classics, but last year's Jolly Little Batman is also streaming for free on Prime Video. The animated family film follows Bruce Wayne's son, Damian, who gets the chance to don a bat and show off his superhero chops.
This 1938 version of “A Christmas Carol” is filled with Christmas lessons and just the right amount of “treadmills.” A terrifying fate awaits Ebenezer Scrooge, but he has one last chance to avoid it as he is haunted by three ghosts.
You have 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 man is contemplating suicide is an inspiring watch all year round.
This film depicts the massive operation that results in children around the world waking up to presents on Christmas morning. When the effort leaves a single child, Santa's son Arthur steps up.
Although it's technically a Thanksgiving movie, Planes, Trains and Automobiles can be enjoyed during the holidays. The film stars Steve Martin and John Candy as a duo who take on the stress of vacation travel and each other. But the trip benefits both of them.