Nine Non-Christmas Movies to Watch During Christmas

December 21, 2025

TL;DR

"Little Women" (1994) is cherished for its tenderness and depiction of sisterly love.
"Big Fish" (2003) explores the inheritance of family stories and acceptance.
"It's Complicated" (2009) centers on food, love, and reconnection during the holidays.
"The Ice Storm" (1997) offers a brutal honesty about suburban family dysfunction.
"My Future Boyfriend" (2011) is a beloved, so-bad-it's-good made-for-TV movie about discovering love.
"Lady Bird" (2017) resonates with themes of returning home and appreciating one's roots.
"Fantastic Mr. Fox" (2009) provides cozy vibes and classic Christmas themes of community and relationships.
"Eyes Wide Shut" (1999) captures the unsettling atmosphere of a New York Christmas.
"Ordinary People" (1980) is a bleak but rewarding drama about family pain and forgiveness.

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