Top Christmas Movies to Stream on Paramount+

For hundreds of years, the Claus family has chosen select members to inherit the title of "Santa." Each Christmas, Santa and his team of highly trained elves work tirelessly to deliver gifts around the globe in a spectacular one-night operation. However, when one child among 600 million is missed, it deeply troubles Arthur Claus, the current Santa's less-than-ideal son. Deemed unsuitable for the title, Arthur embarks on an unauthorized mission to ensure that the last present is delivered before dawn on Christmas morning. This heartwarming tale, which premiered on November 10, 2011, boasts an average rating of 3.8 and is a delightful watch for families during the festive season. Watch Arthur Christmas.

In this modern retelling of Charles Dickens’ classic, we meet Frank Cross, a successful yet ruthless television executive. His cold-hearted ambition leads to loneliness, driving away even the love of his life. After a bitter firing on Christmas Eve, Frank becomes haunted by the spirits of Christmas Past, Present, and Future. These ghostly visits challenge his beliefs and give him a chance to make amends. Released on November 22, 1988, this film garners a 3.4 average rating and remains a staple for holiday viewing. Watch Scrooged.

Christmas spirit reaches new heights with "Tom and Jerry: A Nutcracker Tale." In this festive adventure, Jerry dreams of performing and finds himself in an enchanting kingdom filled with candy forests and magical toys. However, chaos ensues when Tom the alley cat crashes the party and kidnaps the music box ballerina. With the help of his friends, Jerry must restore the joy of Christmas in this delightful animated feature that premiered on October 2, 2007, holding an average rating of 3.4. Watch Tom and Jerry: A Nutcracker Tale.

This dark comedy takes the holiday spirit and flips it on its head. "Bad Santa" follows the story of a miserable conman and his partner, who disguise themselves as Santa and his little helper to rob department stores on Christmas Eve. However, their plans go awry when the conman unexpectedly bonds with a troubled kid. Released on November 26, 2003, this unconventional holiday flick has an average rating of 3.3 and is sure to elicit both laughs and gasps. Watch Bad Santa.

Join the mischief in "Tom and Jerry: Santa's Little Helpers," where the adorable duo is back in a brand new holiday special. After enjoying the bliss of Santa's workshop, things take a turn when Tom is rescued by the Claus family, bringing mayhem to Christmas preparations. Together, the chaos-loving pair must unite to save Christmas and learn the true spirit of friendship. This charming short, released on November 19, 2014, presents a delightful, family-friendly experience with a rating of 3.0. Watch Tom and Jerry: Santa's Little Helpers.

In this holiday sequel, Brad and Dusty are coping with their fathers’ over-involvement during Christmas time. The comedic tensions rise as the family navigates through holiday chaos and comedic situations. Released on November 9, 2017, "Daddy's Home 2" delivers laughter with an average rating of 2.8. Watch Daddy's Home 2.

Set in a small town during the holidays, "Deck the Halls" follows the hilarious rivalry between Buddy Hall and Steve Finch as they go head-to-head in a Christmas light decorating contest. Buddy goes all out, making his house visible from outer space! As their competition escalates, so too does the joy and chaos of the season. Released on November 22, 2006, this comedy holds a rating of 2.8. Watch Deck the Halls.

Timmy Turner inadvertently causes Santa to lose his memory, leaving him unable to complete his Christmas duties. With the clock ticking, Timmy must don the red suit and save Christmas by stepping into the big man's boots. This whimsical adventure, released on November 12, 2013, brings in a playful holiday spirit and has an average rating of 2.5. Watch A Fairly Odd Christmas.

In "Santa Hunters," young Alex receives a mysterious gift from his uncle – Santa's very own pipe. When he tries to prove that Santa exists, he faces skepticism and pranks from non-believers. Alex and his cousins take on a mission to prove Santa's real existence. Debuting on November 28, 2014, this adventurous film offers a festive journey with a rating of 2.0. Watch Santa Hunters.

On Christmas Eve, two young cousins find themselves in a peculiar predicament after a clumsy elf accidentally shrinks them down to miniature sizes. As they embark on an adventure to get home in time for Christmas, they face a series of holiday-related hurdles. Released on December 2, 2017, "Tiny Christmas" plays out as a comical quest with a heartwarming message and holds an average rating of 2.6. Watch Tiny Christmas.