Love Actually
Hugh Grant, Martine McCutcheon, Liam Neeson
Follows the lives of eight very different couples in dealing with their love lives in various loosely interrelated tales all set during a frantic month before Christmas in London, England.
Why you'll love it
While primarily a romantic comedy, it features adult themes and intertwining stories set during the Christmas season.
Bad Santa
Billy Bob Thornton, Bernie Mac, Lauren Graham
A miserable conman and his partner pose as Santa and his Little Helper to rob department stores on Christmas Eve. But they run into problems when the conman befriends a troubled kid.
Why you'll love it
A dark comedy about a conman posing as Santa Claus, showcasing the absurdity of the holiday season.
The Night Before
Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Seth Rogen, Jillian Bell
On Christmas Eve, three lifelong friends spend the night in New York City looking for the Holy Grail of Christmas parties.
Why you'll love it
A wild night of partying and debauchery among friends on Christmas Eve, exploring themes of friendship and adulthood.
The Family Stone
Dermot Mulroney, Sarah Jessica Parker, Claire Danes
An uptight, liberal businesswoman accompanies her boyfriend to his eccentric and outgoing family's annual Christmas celebration and finds that she's a fish out of water in their free-spirited way of life.
Why you'll love it
A dramedy that explores family dynamics and relationships during the holiday season, with some adult themes.