One of the great modern traditions of the Christmas season is watching classic holiday movies. For many families, it's an annual tradition to turn on Elf, It's A Wonderful Life, The Family Stone or some variation of A Christmas Carol to get in the holiday spirit.

Discover classic Christmas movies for every holiday mood, from timeless favorites to modern hits like Elf, perfect for cozy nights and festive family viewing.

When many people think of a Christmas classic, it’s safe to say that “Elf” is one of the first movies to come to mind. The 2003 film stars Will Ferrell as Buddy Hobbs, a human who was raised by Santa’s elves in the North Pole,

Wallen tells Big Loud Records ,the label he’s signed to, that his favorite Christmas movie of all time is Elf, starring Will Ferrell. Wallen admits, “I don’t watch many Christmas movies, but if I had to pick, Elf .”

From 'Elf' and 'Gremlins' to 'Polar Express' and the Grinch, here's our ranking of holiday movies with a genre twist.

With the holiday season upon us, Watch With Us is pouring a mug of hot cocoa and watching some high-quality Christmas flicks. Hulu, in particular, is a great streamer for watching the Christmas classics.