Random Christmas movie generator

Can't settle on a Christmas movie? Hit the button for a random pick, from timeless classics to animated favorites, with a link to the trailer. Choose "Kids & family" to keep it suitable for everyone.

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Still from Elf (2003)Example pick
  • Comedy
  • Family
  • Fantasy

Elf

6.7 (4,716) TMDB rating20031h 37mRated PG

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How the generator works

The generator picks from our hand-picked guide movies plus hundreds of well-rated, widely seen films from TMDB, so you won't get filler. Choose a mood and who you're watching with to narrow it down, or leave both on "Anything" for a surprise. If nothing fits your exact combination, the generator widens the search so you always get a pick.

Each pick links to its trailer. Thirty seconds of trailer tells you more about the tone than any poster, which is usually what decides whether a movie is right for tonight. That's the idea behind ReelMatch: instead of one random pick, everyone you're watching with swipes through trailers and you choose from the movies you all said yes to.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the best Christmas movie to watch as a family?

Elf (2003), Home Alone (1990), The Polar Express (2004) and Klaus (2019) are safe picks that work for kids and adults.

Where do the movies come from?

Our hand-picked guide movies plus hundreds of well-rated, widely seen films from TMDB, so you only get well-liked titles, never filler. Each pick links to a guide with more like it.

How do two or more people pick a movie together?

The generator picks for one person. When you're choosing with a partner, friends or family, ReelMatch lets everyone swipe through trailers on their own phone and shows the movies you all said yes to. It's free on iPhone and Android.

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