These are the best Christmas movies of all time, according to critics

20. Christmas in Connecticut (Christmas in Connecticut, 1945)

A cookbook writer who lied about her knowledge finds herself faced with a difficult task when she has to entertain her boss and a war hero for Christmas dinner.

19. A Christmas Story (Un Conte de Noel, 2008)

The Vuillard family is far from an exemplary family. When the mother falls ill and needs a bone marrow transplant, the estranged relatives finally breathe as one.

18. Tokyo Godfathers (2003)

Three homeless people in Tokyo find a baby in a garbage can at Christmas time. The child has a key with him, and with his help, the three start looking for their parents.

17. Santa Claus for Sale (Rare Exports: A Christmas Tale, 2010)

The truth about Santa Claus, who lives underground in the Finnish mountain Korvatunturi, will only be revealed in the end.

16. Rudolph, the Red-Nosed Reindeer (1964)

The disfigured deer wants to find a place where he would feel welcome with his friends.

15. A Charlie Brown Christmas (1965)

In the animated film, we meet young Charlie Brown, who is disappointed with the world around him, and therefore wants to find the true meaning of Christmas.

14. Edward Scissorhands (1990)

The film is about Edward, a man whose inventor died before completing it, so he has scissors instead of hands.

13. A Christmas Story (1983)

In the 1940s, a boy named Ralphie tries to convince his parents and Santa Claus that an air gun is the perfect Christmas gift for him.

12. Arthur Christmas (Arthur Christmas, 2011)

Eldest son Steve and his army of elves help Santa deliver the presents. One Christmas Eve, they forget to deliver one present, which confuses Santa's younger son, Arthur.

11. Die Hard (1988)

New York detective John McClane wants to save his wife at all costs. He is part of a group of hostages who were kidnapped by terrorists during a Christmas party.

10. Remember the Night (1940)

Love is born between the father and the prosecutor, which brings a lot of tension in their family life.

9. How the Grinch Stole Christmas (1966)

The Grinch doesn't like Christmas, and no one really knows why he's so grumpy. One day the idea pops into his head to put an end to Christmas once and for all.

8. The Apartment (1960)

Baxter wants to earn a promotion in the company by lending his bosses the key to his suite where they can enjoy themselves lustfully. When he discovers that one of the bosses is having an affair with his crush, it's time to take action.

7. Babes in Toyland (1934)

Two clumsy apprentices in toyland want to raise money to help Bo Peep and her chosen one Tom-Tom.

6. The Nightmare Before Christmas (1993)

The Pumpkin King of Halloween Town has kidnapped Santa Claus and ruled Christmas! From now on, ghosts and vampires will bring gifts to children.

5. The Shop Around the Corner (1940)

The clerks in the corner store do not get along in real life, but at the same time they unknowingly write each other secret letters in which they profess their love.

4. Holiday Inn (Holiday Inn, 1942)

A singer and a dancer compete for the attention of a charming performer in a guest house open only during holidays.

3. Miracle on 34th Street (1947)

6-year-old Susan Walker does not believe in miracles or Santa Claus. Although she doesn't expect anything special for Christmas, this time she will get the most valuable gift in the world.

2. Let's meet in St. Louisu (Meet Me in St. Louis, 1944)

The story takes place in the year before the World Fair, which took place in St. Petersburg in 1904. Louis. Before moving to New York, four daughters learn the truth about love and life.

1. It's a Wonderful Life (1946)

An angel comes to the aid of a desperate businessman, who shows him what life would be like if he never existed.