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1. Despicable Me 3 (2017)
PG | 89 min | Animation, Adventure, Comedy
Gru meets his long-lost, charming, cheerful, and more successful twin brother Dru, who wants to team up with him for one last criminal heist.
Directors: Kyle Balda, Pierre Coffin, Eric Guillon | Stars: Steve Carell, Kristen Wiig, Trey Parker, Miranda Cosgrove
Votes: 154,232 | Gross: $264.62M
2. They Cloned Tyrone (2023)
R | 122 min | Comedy, Mystery, Sci-Fi
A series of eerie events thrusts an unlikely trio onto the trail of a nefarious government conspiracy in this pulpy mystery caper.
Director: Juel Taylor | Stars: John Boyega, Jamie Foxx, Teyonah Parris, Kiefer Sutherland
Votes: 40,429
3. Love Hard (2021)
TV-MA | 104 min | Comedy, Romance
An LA girl, unlucky in love, falls for an East Coast guy on a dating app and decides to surprise him for the holidays, only to discover that she's been catfished. This lighthearted romantic comedy chronicles her attempt to reel in love.
Director: Hernán Jiménez | Stars: Nina Dobrev, Jimmy O. Yang, Darren Barnet, James Saito
Votes: 61,610
4. The Mean One (2022)
16+ | 93 min | Comedy, Horror
In a sleepy mountain town, Cindy's parents are murdered and her Christmas is stolen by a bloodthirsty green figure in a red Santa suit.
Director: Steven LaMorte | Stars: David Howard Thornton, Krystle Martin, Chase Mullins, John Bigham
Votes: 1,452
5. Grizzly Man (2005)
R | 103 min | Documentary, Biography
A devastating and heart-rending take on grizzly bear activists Timothy Treadwell and Amie Huguenard, who were killed in October of 2003 while living among grizzly bears in Alaska.
Director: Werner Herzog | Stars: Timothy Treadwell, Amie Huguenard, Werner Herzog, Carol Dexter
Votes: 61,868 | Gross: $3.17M
6. Bad Words (2013)
R | 89 min | Comedy, Drama
A spelling bee loser sets out to exact revenge by finding a loophole and attempting to win as an adult.
Director: Jason Bateman | Stars: Jason Bateman, Kathryn Hahn, Allison Janney, Rohan Chand
Votes: 55,379 | Gross: $7.76M
7. The Night Before (II) (2015)
R | 101 min | Comedy, Fantasy
On Christmas Eve, three lifelong friends spend the night in New York City looking for the Holy Grail of Christmas parties.
Director: Jonathan Levine | Stars: Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Seth Rogen, Jillian Bell, Lizzy Caplan
Votes: 82,622 | Gross: $43.04M
8. The Christmas Chronicles: Part Two (2020)
PG | 112 min | Adventure, Comedy, Family
Kate Pierce, now a cynical teen, is unexpectedly reunited with Santa Claus when a mysterious troublemaker threatens to cancel Christmas--forever.
Director: Chris Columbus | Stars: Kurt Russell, Goldie Hawn, Darby Camp, Julian Dennison
Votes: 35,702
9. The Bad Guys: A Very Bad Holiday (2023 TV Special)
TV-Y7 | 22 min | Animation, Action, Adventure
In this new adventure set before the events of the feature, there's nothing the Bad Guys love more than Christmas morning, because while everyone is home opening presents, it's the perfect ... See full summary »
Directors: Christo Stamboliev, Bret Haaland | Stars: Michael Godere, Ezekiel Ajeigbe, Raul Ceballos, Chris Diamantopoulos
Votes: 1,590
10. I'll Be Home for Christmas (1998)
PG | 86 min | Comedy, Family
A college student faces an impossible journey when he is left stranded in the desert, thousands of miles from home, with no money and only a few days left until Christmas.
Director: Arlene Sanford | Stars: Jonathan Taylor Thomas, Jessica Biel, Adam LaVorgna, Gary Cole
Votes: 11,916 | Gross: $12.21M
11. Feels Good Man (2020)
92 min | Documentary, Comedy
Artist Matt Furie, creator of the comic character Pepe the Frog, begins an uphill battle to take back his iconic cartoon image from those who used it for their own purposes.
Director: Arthur Jones | Stars: Matt Furie, Aiyana Udesen, Chris Sullivan, Johnny Ryan
Votes: 5,549
12. I'll Be Home for Christmas (2016 TV Movie)
TV-G | 84 min | Drama, Family, Romance
Jackie Foster (Suvari), is a dynamic Assistant District Attorney and single mom. But when Jackie's estranged dad, Jack (Brolin), a gruff retired police officer, unexpectedly shows up at her door, they will be forced to confront old wounds.
Director: James Brolin | Stars: James Brolin, Mena Suvari, Giselle Eisenberg, John Reardon
Votes: 2,727
13. Christmas Wedding Planner (2017 TV Movie)
PG | 86 min | Romance
While planning her cousin's lavish wedding, Kelsey Wilson's world is turned upside down when Private Investigator Connor McClean shows up. Connor, hired by a unnamed source, disrupts the upcoming nuptials but manages to win Kelsey's heart.
Director: Justin G. Dyck | Stars: Jocelyn Hudon, Stephen Huszar, Kelly Rutherford, Rebecca Dalton
Votes: 6,922
14. The 12 Days of Christmas Eve (2022 TV Movie)
TV-PG | 90 min | Comedy
When successful businessman Brian Conway gets into a car accident on Christmas Eve, Santa gives him 12 chances to re-do the day and repair the relationships in his life to find the true meaning of Christmas.
Director: Dustin Rikert | Stars: Kelsey Grammer, Spencer Grammer, Mitch Poulos, Uschi Umscheid
Votes: 938
15. A Very Corgi Christmas (2019 TV Movie)
90 min | Drama, Family, Romance
Single dad Ben needs help to keep a Christmas gift a secret from his daughter, and that gift is an adorable Corgi puppy! When he meets single mom Lauren he shows her the importance of family and spending time with the people you love.
Director: Andrew Cymek | Stars: Kelly Kruger, Kevin McGarry, Davide Fair, Ariella Cannon
Votes: 746
16. The Christmas Chalet (2019 TV Movie)
90 min | Drama, Family, Romance
A Christmas-loving divorcee books a chalet with her mother and daughter for the holidays, where she meets a writer who despises Christmas. Together they learn the magic of Christmas and family.
Director: Jennifer Gibson | Stars: Erica Durance, Robin Dunne, Elva Mai Hoover, Micah Kalisch
Votes: 1,011
17. Touching Home (2008)
PG-13 | 108 min | Drama, Sport
The true story about a father struggling to make amends with his twin sons as they pursue their dreams of professional baseball.
Directors: Logan Miller, Noah Miller | Stars: Ed Harris, Brad Dourif, Robert Forster, Evan Jones
Votes: 794
18. Mistletoe Magic (2019 TV Movie)
85 min | Comedy, Romance
A TV meteorologist who refuses to believe in Christmas magic searches the city for her family's heirloom mistletoe because her sister thinks it's magic. Her quest is aided by a childhood schoolmate.
Director: Andrew Cymek | Stars: Jessica Sipos, Stephen Huszar, Stephen Davis, Troy Blundell
Votes: 608
19. Christmas Town (2008 Video)
G | 83 min | Comedy, Family, Fantasy
A cynical workaholic gets suspicious of her banker father's sudden departure from his career and city life to move to a small town with unusually strong ties to Christmas.
Director: George Erschbamer | Stars: Nicole de Boer, Patrick Muldoon, Gig Morton, Garry Chalk
Votes: 1,141
20. Dr. Seuss and the Grinch: From Whoville to Hollywood (2006 Video)
16 min | Documentary, Animation, Short
Stars: Brandon Gatson, Ashley Ausburn, Joshua Curls, Kaela Elmido
Votes: 14
21. Rock and a Heart Place (2006)
83 min | Documentary
It started one Christmas when Tim McCloone volunteered to feed the homeless: "It was so quiet. So depressing." Something was missing. Music. In 1993, McCloone formed the answer: Holiday ... See full summary »
Director: Michael Sodano | Star: Hosam Ibrahim
22. Mat & Savanna Shaw feat. Crescent Super Band: Mr. Grinch (2021 Music Video)
3 min | Music
Stars: Mat Shaw, Savanna Shaw, Caleb Chapman, Crescent Super Band
23.
Friends (1994–2004)
Episode:
The One with the Butt
(1994)
TV-PG | 22 min | Comedy, Romance
Monica's obsessiveness is put to the test after Rachel cleans the apartment. Joey lands a film role as Al Pacino's butt double. Chandler enjoys a relationship with all of the fun but none of the responsibility.
Director: Arlene Sanford | Stars: Jennifer Aniston, Courteney Cox, Lisa Kudrow, Matt LeBlanc
Votes: 6,838
24.
Married... with Children (1987–1997)
Episode:
It's a Bundyful Life Part 1
(1989)
TV-PG | 60 min | Comedy
Al has finally saved up a lot of cash to buy his family a ton of presents they want this year. Unfortunately, a mob of late customers in the shoe store prevents him from getting to the bank and retrieving the money he needs.
Director: Gerry Cohen | Stars: Ed O'Neill, Katey Sagal, David Garrison, Amanda Bearse
Votes: 728
25.
Moonlighting (1985–1989)
Episode:
It's a Wonderful Job
(1986)
TV-PG | 49 min | Comedy, Drama, Mystery
It's Christmas and Blue Moon has to work. The staff are not happy. Maddie is also under pressure and says she regrets keeping the agency open. Her guardian angel approaches her and shows her how life would have been if she had done this.
Director: Edwin Sherin | Stars: Cybill Shepherd, Bruce Willis, Allyce Beasley, Richard Libertini
Votes: 219
26.
Sabrina the Teenage Witch (1996–2003)
Episode:
It's a Hot, Hot, Hot, Hot Christmas
(2002)
TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy, Family, Fantasy
The girls visit Miami for Christmas and have a run-in with Roxie's mom who gets accused of robbing their timeshare.
Director: Melissa Joan Hart | Stars: Melissa Joan Hart, Elisa Donovan, Nick Bakay, Soleil Moon Frye
Votes: 173
27.
Who's the Boss? (1984–1992)
Episode:
The Christmas Card
(1986)
Not Rated | 24 min | Comedy, Romance
Tony prepared a wonderful Christmas goose dinner, but Angela accepts to join Geoofrey's family's catered dinner. Geoffrey also scares Tony from giving Angela his hand-made gift by buying ... See full summary »
Director: Asaad Kelada | Stars: Tony Danza, Judith Light, Alyssa Milano, Danny Pintauro
Votes: 87
28.
Hawkeye (2021)
Episode:
Hide and Seek
(2021)
TV-14 | 49 min | Action, Adventure, Crime
Clint has to help Kate disentangle herself from the Tracksuit Mafia and a real-life murder mystery.
Director: Rhys Thomas | Stars: Jeremy Renner, Hailee Steinfeld, Vera Farmiga, Tony Dalton
Votes: 12,606
29.
First Viewing (2017– )
Episode:
The Nutcracker in 3D
(2018)
TV-14 | 15 min | Comedy
Is this one of the new worst movies Doug and Rob have seen? See their first reaction to this shockingly awful musical, The Nutcracker in 3D.
Directors: Doug Walker, Rob Walker | Stars: Doug Walker, Rob Walker, Chaplin
30.
First Viewing (2017– )
Episode:
Hop
(2019)
TV-14 | 13 min | Comedy
Doug and Rob seem to enjoy talking about Bee Movie more than this movie. Can you blame them? Let's take a look at Hop.
Directors: Doug Walker, Rob Walker | Stars: Doug Walker, Rob Walker, Russell Brand
31.
Supernatural (2005–2020)
Episode:
A Very Supernatural Christmas
(2007)
TV-14 | 42 min | Drama, Fantasy, Horror
In this Christmas-themed episode, Sam and Dean follow the trail of an "anti-Santa" that abducts its victims by using their chimneys. Dean tries to get Sam to celebrate Christmas like they ... See full summary »
Director: J. Miller Tobin | Stars: Jared Padalecki, Jensen Ackles, Ridge Canipe, Colin Ford
Votes: 6,462
32.
ASL Nook (2013– )
Episode:
How the Grinch Stole Christmas
(2014)
Family
Director: Sheena McFeely | Star: Shaylee Mansfield
33.
Granada Reports (1992– )
Episode:
16 September 2019: Evening Bulletin
(2019)
30 min | News
Stars: Andy Bonner, Lucy Meacock, Matt O'Donoghue, Iain Thacker
34.
Nostalgia Critic (2007– )
Episode:
The Grinch (2018)
(2019)
TV-MA | 33 min | Comedy
Tis the start of the season, the Critic was ready in a pinch. No better way to begin Christmas, than with Illumination's take on The Grinch.
Director: Doug Walker | Stars: Doug Walker, Malcolm Ray, Tamara Chambers, James Jarosz
Votes: 48
35.
Nostalgia Critic (2007– )
Episode:
Die Hard
(2019)
TV-14 | 25 min | Comedy
The Nostalgia Critic reviews one of the greatest Christmas movies of all time.
Director: Doug Walker | Stars: Doug Walker, Malcolm Ray, Tamara Chambers, James Jarosz
Votes: 39
36.
First Viewing (2017– )
Episode:
The Grinch
(2019)
TV-14 | Comedy
Directors: Doug Walker, Rob Walker | Stars: Doug Walker, Rob Walker, Chaplin
37.
Nostalgia Critic (2007– )
Episode:
Should We Stop Method Acting?
(2020)
TV-14 | 24 min | Comedy
Has method acting become a trait of the past, having become so overdone that it's become stale and outdated? Or, is it still a very useful tool in enabling actors to reach their full ... See full summary »
Director: Doug Walker | Stars: Doug Walker, Malcolm Ray, Tamara Chambers, James Jarosz
Votes: 45
38.
Psych (2006–2014)
Episode:
Gus's Dad May Have Killed an Old Guy
(2007)
TV-PG | 43 min | Comedy, Crime, Mystery
Gus' dad is accused of murdering the meanest man in the neighborhood, and he enlists Shawn's help to clear him.
Director: Oz Scott | Stars: James Roday Rodriguez, Dulé Hill, Timothy Omundson, Maggie Lawson
Votes: 1,057
39.
Nostalgia Critic (2007– )
Episode:
Trolls
(2020)
TV-14 | 20 min | Comedy
The Nostalgia Critic reviews DreamWorks Animations' hit Trolls featuring Justin Timberlake and Anna Kendrick.
Director: Doug Walker | Stars: Doug Walker, James Jarosz, Joanna Kay, Malcolm Ray
Votes: 41
40.
The Big Bang Theory (2007–2019)
Episode:
The Classified Materials Turbulence
(2009)
TV-PG | 19 min | Comedy, Romance
Penny's second date with Stuart has significant implications for Leonard. Howard enlists the guys' help with one of his NASA projects.
Director: Mark Cendrowski | Stars: Johnny Galecki, Jim Parsons, Kaley Cuoco, Simon Helberg
Votes: 4,002
41.
Svengoolie (1995– )
Episode:
Earth vs the Spider
(2021)
Comedy, Drama, Fantasy
Director: Christopher M. Faulkner | Stars: Rich Koz, Doug Scharf
Votes: 17
42.
The Republic of Sarah (2021)
Episode:
Sons and Daughters
(2021)
TV-14 | 43 min | Drama
Corrine confides in Sarah what happened with Danny and needs her help with another issue. Sarah confronts Danny with her knowledge and leaves him with a decision about the future.
Director: Yangzom Brauen | Stars: Stella Baker, Luke Mitchell, Hope Lauren, Nia Holloway
Votes: 50
43.
B Positive (2020–2022)
Episode:
Love Life Support
(2021)
TV-PG | Comedy, Drama
Gina sabotages her relationship with Eli after he invites her to a wedding in Las Vegas.
Director: Scott Ellis | Stars: Annaleigh Ashford, Thomas Middleditch, Kether Donohue, Terrence Terrell
Votes: 118
44.
Duncanville (2020–2022)
Episode:
Crimes and Misters Demean Her
(2021)
TV-14 | Animation, Comedy
Jack coaches Jing's little league soccer team and calls on Duncan to yell at them so they can win; Kimberly goes to work with Annie after a falling out with her friends.
Directors: Jake Hollander, Frank Marino | Stars: Amy Poehler, Ty Burrell, Riki Lindhome, Joy Osmanski
Votes: 62
45.
What If...? (2021– )
Episode:
What If... Iron Man Crashed Into the Grandmaster?
(2023)
TV-14 | 33 min | Animation, Action, Adventure
Tony Stark challenges The Grandmaster, leading to a grand prix-turned-demolition-derby death match.
Director: Bryan Andrews | Stars: Jeffrey Wright, Mick Wingert, Jeff Goldblum, Tessa Thompson
Votes: 4,656
46.
The Big Bang Theory (2007–2019)
Episode:
The Maternal Congruence
(2009)
TV-PG | 20 min | Comedy, Romance
Leonard's mother makes a visit to his dismay and Sheldon's delight.
Director: Mark Cendrowski | Stars: Johnny Galecki, Jim Parsons, Kaley Cuoco, Simon Helberg
Votes: 4,085
47.
Rules of Engagement (2007–2013)
Episode:
The Big Picture
(2010)
TV-PG | 21 min | Comedy, Romance
When Russell's trust fund is cut off by his mother, he gets a taste of how life will be after moving in with Timmy. Meanwhile, Audrey helps Jeff impress his boss in order to get a raise.
Director: Ted Wass | Stars: Patrick Warburton, Megyn Price, Oliver Hudson, Bianca Kajlich
Votes: 424
48.
Abbott Elementary (2021– )
Episode:
Holiday Hookah
(2022)
TV-PG | 22 min | Comedy
Janine is convinced by a friend to go to a popular hookah club where she runs into unexpected colleagues; Jacob crashes Barbara and Melissa's traditional holiday dinner and in the process begins to learn the true meaning of Christmas.
Director: Randall Einhorn | Stars: Quinta Brunson, Tyler James Williams, Janelle James, Lisa Ann Walter
Votes: 828
49.
The Matt Walsh Show (2018– )
Nudist Hippie Breaks into Pelosi's Home. Media Blames Republicans.
(2022 Podcast Episode)
News, Talk-Show
Star: Matt Walsh
50.
Nostalgia Critic (2007– )
Episode:
A Christmas Carol (2009)
(2022)
TV-MA | 25 min | Comedy
A motion capture CGI film with Jim Carrey as Scrooge? Sounds nightmare inducing...and it is, but not for the reasons you'd think. Nostalgia Critic takes a look at A Christmas Carol.
Director: Doug Walker | Star: Doug Walker
Votes: 17