Holiday Challenge 2023
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1. The Last Thanksgiving (2020)
73 min | Horror
A family of cannibalistic pilgrims attacks a restaurant that stays open for Thanksgiving.
Director: Erick Lorinc | Stars: Amanda Arrants, Jake Balser, Annie Collins, Mitch Collins
Votes: 243
2.
Woops! (1992)
Episode:
The Thanksgiving Show
(1992)
Comedy, Sci-Fi
It's Thanksgiving. A turkey eats radioactive grain. Of course, it quickly grows to enormous size.
Director: Terry Hughes | Stars: Fred Applegate, Lane Davies, Cleavant Derricks, Meagen Fay
3.
Bones (2005–2017)
Episode:
High Treason in the Holiday Season
(2015)
TV-14 | 44 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
A political journalist is found dead after writing an article exposing corruption at the NSA, and Hodgins becomes paranoid when he's convinced their investigation is being closely monitored. Meanwhile, the team gathers for Thanksgiving.
Director: Anne Renton | Stars: Emily Deschanel, David Boreanaz, Michaela Conlin, Tamara Taylor
Votes: 627
4.
Brooklyn Nine-Nine (2013–2021)
Episode:
Thanksgiving
(2013)
TV-14 | 21 min | Comedy, Crime
Amy hosts a Thanksgiving dinner at her apartment for everyone at the precinct, but it soon turns into a disaster.
Director: Jorma Taccone | Stars: Andy Samberg, Stephanie Beatriz, Terry Crews, Melissa Fumero
Votes: 4,047
5. The 97th Annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade (2023 TV Special)
Family, Music, Musical
Director: Joe DeMaio | Stars: Abigail Spencer, Lacey Chabert, Melissa Rauch, Katharine McPhee
Votes: 27
6. A Season for Family (2023 TV Movie)
TV-G | 90 min | Romance
Maddy's adopted son Wesley has just one Christmas wish - to meet his brother Cody, who was adopted into a different family. Cody's father Paul is a widower who is not ready to have this conversation with his son.
Director: Kevin Fair | Stars: Brendan Penny, Stacey Farber, Benjamin Jacobson, Azriel Dalman
Votes: 812
7.
Leverage (2008–2012)
Episode:
The Ho Ho Ho Job
(2010)
TV-PG | 43 min | Crime, Mystery, Thriller
The team runs into trouble while recovering Christmas gifts for a charity when an old enemy returns.
Director: Marc Roskin | Stars: Timothy Hutton, Gina Bellman, Christian Kane, Beth Riesgraf
Votes: 660
8. Mystery on Mistletoe Lane (2023 TV Movie)
TV-G | 90 min | Mystery
New to town, Heidi Wicks (Erica Cerra) and her kids Annie and Garrett (Juliette Hawk and Logan Pierce) discover a Christmas mystery in their historic home. Local handyman and historian ... See full summary »
Director: Allan Harmon | Stars: Victor Webster, Erica Cerra, Fred Henderson, Mary-Beth Manning
Votes: 1,155
9.
The Agatha Christie Hour (1982)
Episode:
The Manhood of Edward Robinson
(1982)
52 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
A mousy clerk named Edward Robinson, completely dominated by his stern fiancée, buys a flamboyant sport car as an act of independence and he embarks himself in a romantic adventure when he ... See full summary »
Director: Brian Farnham | Stars: Nicholas Farrell, Cherie Lunghi, Margery Mason, Ann Thornton
Votes: 125
10. Fanny and Alexander (1982)
R | 188 min | Drama
Two young Swedish children in the 1900s experience the many comedies and tragedies of their lively and affectionate theatrical family, the Ekdahls.
Director: Ingmar Bergman | Stars: Bertil Guve, Pernilla Allwin, Kristina Adolphson, Börje Ahlstedt
Votes: 67,501 | Gross: $4.97M
11. Holiday Hotline (2023 TV Movie)
TV-G | 84 min | Romance
After leaving London, Abby connects with an anonymous caller while working at a cooking hotline. The caller is single dad "John" who Abby unknowingly has become smitten with in real life
Director: Mark Jean | Stars: Emily Tennant, Niall Matter, Myla Volk, Michael Strickland
Votes: 1,187
12. Violent Night (2022)
R | 112 min | Action, Comedy, Thriller
An elite team of mercenaries breaks into a family compound on Christmas Eve, taking everyone hostage. However, they aren't prepared for a surprise combatant: Santa Claus is on the grounds, and he's about to show why this Nick is no saint.
Director: Tommy Wirkola | Stars: David Harbour, John Leguizamo, Beverly D'Angelo, Alex Hassell
Votes: 99,096 | Gross: $50.06M
13.
Leverage: Redemption (2021– )
Episode:
The Bucket Job
(2021)
TV-14 | 47 min | Crime, Mystery, Thriller
The Leverage team's holiday good deed goes awry when their attempt to give a small-town librarian the spy-thriller adventure of a lifetime is interrupted by a shadowy spy organization.
Director: Beth Riesgraf | Stars: Gina Bellman, Christian Kane, Beth Riesgraf, Aleyse Shannon
Votes: 736
14. Genie (III) (2023)
PG | 93 min | Comedy, Fantasy
The film is a fairy-tale comedy about a workaholic man who enlists the help of a magical genie to help win his family back before Christmas.
Director: Sam Boyd | Stars: Melissa McCarthy, Paapa Essiedu, Denée Benton, Jordyn McIntosh
Votes: 8,502
15.
Leverage: Redemption (2021– )
Episode:
The Big Rig Job
(2022)
TV-14 | Crime, Mystery, Thriller
The crew goes after a pair of siblings who have taken their late father's trucking company from Santa to Scrooge.
Director: Milena Govich | Stars: Gina Bellman, Christian Kane, Beth Riesgraf, Aleyse Shannon
Votes: 255
16. The Sacrifice Game (2023)
99 min | Horror
It's bad enough that boarding school students Samantha and Clara can't go home for the holidays, but things take a deadly turn when a murderous gang arrives on their doorstep - just in time for Christmas.
Director: Jenn Wexler | Stars: Mena Massoud, Olivia Scott Welch, Chloë Levine, Gus Kenworthy
Votes: 2,079
17. Catch Me If You Claus (2023 TV Movie)
TV-G | 84 min | Romance
On the verge of her big break, aspiring news-anchor Avery Quinn catches a home intruder wearing a red suit claiming to be Santa's son Chris.
Director: Bradley Walsh | Stars: Italia Ricci, Luke Macfarlane, Samantha Brown, Kim Roberts
Votes: 1,294
18. The Naughty Nine (2023)
TV-PG | 83 min | Adventure, Comedy, Crime
When Andy finds out he's on Santa's "naughty list," he pulls together a group of "naughty list" kids to get the presents they think they deserve.
Director: Alberto Belli | Stars: Danny Glover, Derek Theler, Lindura, Winslow Fegley
Votes: 2,049
19. Christmas in Connecticut (1945)
Approved | 101 min | Comedy, Romance
A food writer who has lied about being the perfect housewife must try to cover her deception when her boss and a returning war hero invite themselves to her home for a traditional family Christmas.
Director: Peter Godfrey | Stars: Barbara Stanwyck, Dennis Morgan, Sydney Greenstreet, Reginald Gardiner
Votes: 12,028
20. Carol (2015)
R | 118 min | Drama, Romance
An aspiring photographer develops an intimate relationship with an older woman in 1950s New York.
Director: Todd Haynes | Stars: Cate Blanchett, Rooney Mara, Sarah Paulson, Kyle Chandler
Votes: 142,392 | Gross: $12.71M
21. Where Are You, Christmas? (2023 TV Movie)
TV-G | 84 min | Comedy, Drama, Fantasy
Addy wishes for a year without Christmas and she wakes up in a world of black and white. She must work together with the town mechanic to restore Christmas.
Director: Dustin Rikert | Stars: Lyndsy Fonseca, Michael Rady, Jim O'Heir, Julie Warner
Votes: 985
22.
Sister Boniface Mysteries (2022– )
Episode:
The Star of the Orient
(2023)
TV-PG | 120 min | Comedy, Crime, Drama
It's Christmas and Britain is in the grips of the worst winter on record. When a precious jewel is stolen from a snowbound train, Sister Boniface and company uncover murder, ancient curses, and dark family secrets.
Director: Ian Barber | Stars: Timothy West, Rupert Vansittart, Lorna Watson, Tina Chiang
Votes: 143
23. Die Hard (1988)
R | 132 min | Action, Thriller
A New York City police officer tries to save his estranged wife and several others taken hostage by terrorists during a Christmas party at the Nakatomi Plaza in Los Angeles.
Director: John McTiernan | Stars: Bruce Willis, Alan Rickman, Bonnie Bedelia, Reginald VelJohnson
Votes: 945,683 | Gross: $83.01M
24. A Season for Miracles (1999 TV Movie)
G | 100 min | Drama, Romance
Forced to take charge of her niece and nephew, Emilie Thompson needs a miracle to keep their family together.
Director: Michael Pressman | Stars: Carla Gugino, Kathy Baker, David Conrad, Laura Dern
Votes: 1,921
25. A Princess for Christmas (2011 TV Movie)
TV-G | 91 min | Comedy, Drama, Family
At the invitation of an estranged relative, a young woman travels with her niece and nephew to a castle in Europe for Christmas, where she unwittingly falls for a dashing Prince.
Director: Michael Damian | Stars: Katie McGrath, Roger Moore, Sam Heughan, Travis Turner
Votes: 9,186
26. Christmas Special (2012)
28 min | Short, Comedy
It's a Christmas Extravaganza featuring jokes from Kyle, stand-up comedy from Bruce Chandling, an interview with Santa, and a special surprise guest. But it's not all fun and games, as a ... See full summary »
Director: Dave McCary | Stars: Kyle Mooney, Angela Trimbur
27. Lethal Weapon (1987)
R | 109 min | Action, Crime, Thriller
Two newly paired cops who are complete opposites must put aside their differences in order to catch a gang of drug smugglers.
Director: Richard Donner | Stars: Mel Gibson, Danny Glover, Gary Busey, Mitchell Ryan
Votes: 276,405 | Gross: $65.21M
28. The Long Kiss Goodnight (1996)
R | 121 min | Action, Crime, Drama
Samantha Caine lives in a small town with her daughter. Eight years ago she emerged, two months pregnant, from a nearby river with no memory of her past or who she is. However, she's getting closer to finding out about her past.
Director: Renny Harlin | Stars: Geena Davis, Samuel L. Jackson, Yvonne Zima, Craig Bierko
Votes: 85,678 | Gross: $33.33M
29.
Woops! (1992)
Episode:
Say It Ain't So, Santa
(1992)
Comedy, Sci-Fi
Christmas is approaching. While cleaning out the chimney, the group find Santa Claus.
Director: Terry Hughes | Stars: Fred Applegate, Lane Davies, Cleavant Derricks, Meagen Fay
30.
The Santa Clauses (2022–2023)
Episode:
The Kribble Krabble Clause
(2023)
TV-PG | Comedy, Drama, Family
Scott names Cal the next Santa and looks to turn Christmas into a family business.
Director: Jason Winer | Stars: Tim Allen, Elizabeth Mitchell, Austin Kane, Elizabeth Allen-Dick
Votes: 328
31.
The Santa Clauses (2022–2023)
Episode:
Floofy
(2023)
TV-PG | Comedy, Drama, Family
Cal begins his Santa training and the elves keep a secret from Scott.
Director: Jason Winer | Stars: Tim Allen, Elizabeth Mitchell, Austin Kane, Elizabeth Allen-Dick
Votes: 302
32.
The Santa Clauses (2022–2023)
Episode:
No Magic at the Dinner Table!
(2023)
TV-PG | Comedy, Drama, Family
Magnus Antas, the Mad Santa, drags another Legendary Figure into his plot against the North Pole.
Director: Katie Locke O'Brien | Stars: Tim Allen, Elizabeth Mitchell, Austin Kane, Elizabeth Allen-Dick
Votes: 283
33.
The Santa Clauses (2022–2023)
Episode:
Miracle on Dead Creek Road
(2023)
TV-PG | Comedy, Drama, Family
Santa and team step in to salvage Easter at the North Pole.
Director: Katie Locke O'Brien | Stars: Tim Allen, Elizabeth Mitchell, Austin Kane, Elizabeth Allen-Dick
Votes: 245
34.
The Santa Clauses (2022–2023)
Episode:
B-E-T-T-Y
(2023)
TV-PG | Comedy, Drama, Family
The return of an old friend helps the North Pole prepare for battle against the Mad Santa.
Director: Charles Randolph-Wright | Stars: Tim Allen, Elizabeth Mitchell, Austin Kane, Elizabeth Allen-Dick
Votes: 218
35.
The Santa Clauses (2022–2023)
Episode:
Wanga Banga Langa!
(2023)
TV-PG | Comedy, Drama, Family
When Mad Santa and Olga finally breach the North Pole, Santa and the elves must defend their home.
Director: Charles Randolph-Wright | Stars: Tim Allen, Elizabeth Mitchell, Austin Kane, Elizabeth Allen-Dick
Votes: 217
36. Scrooged (1988)
PG-13 | 101 min | Comedy, Drama, Fantasy
A selfish, cynical television executive is haunted by three spirits bearing lessons on Christmas Eve.
Director: Richard Donner | Stars: Bill Murray, Karen Allen, John Forsythe, John Glover
Votes: 116,436 | Gross: $60.33M
37. Family Switch (2023)
PG | 106 min | Comedy, Family
When a chance encounter with an astrological reader causes the Walkers to wake up to a full body switch, can they unite to land a promotion, college interview, record deal, and soccer tryout?
Director: McG | Stars: Jennifer Garner, Ed Helms, Emma Myers, Brady Noon
Votes: 25,444
38.
Moonlighting (1985–1989)
Episode:
Twas the Episode Before Christmas
(1985)
TV-PG | 60 min | Comedy, Drama, Mystery
A criminal in the witness protection scheme is killed but his wife and baby manage to escape. When fleeing, the baby is left in Agnes' apartment but without any explanation. Maddie and Addison decide to try to find the mother.
Director: Peter Werner | Stars: Cybill Shepherd, Bruce Willis, Allyce Beasley, Richard Belzer
Votes: 290
39.
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
40. Home Alone (1990)
PG | 103 min | Comedy, Family
An eight-year-old troublemaker, mistakenly left home alone, must defend his home against a pair of burglars on Christmas Eve.
Director: Chris Columbus | Stars: Macaulay Culkin, Joe Pesci, Daniel Stern, John Heard
Votes: 652,891 | Gross: $285.76M
41. It's a Wonderful Life (1946)
PG | 130 min | Drama, Family, Fantasy
An angel is sent from Heaven to help a desperately frustrated businessman by showing him what life would have been like if he had never existed.
Director: Frank Capra | Stars: James Stewart, Donna Reed, Lionel Barrymore, Thomas Mitchell
Votes: 499,179
42. Bell Book and Candle (1958)
Approved | 106 min | Comedy, Fantasy, Romance
A modern-day witch likes her neighbor but despises his fiancée, so she enchants him to love her instead.
Director: Richard Quine | Stars: James Stewart, Kim Novak, Jack Lemmon, Ernie Kovacs
Votes: 13,125
43. A Biltmore Christmas (2023 TV Movie)
TV-G | 84 min | Fantasy, Romance
It follows Lucy as she's hired to write the script for a remake of a holiday movie. She joins a tour of the grounds and when she knocks an hourglass over, she finds herself transported back in time to 1946.
Director: John Putch | Stars: Bethany Joy Lenz, Kristoffer Polaha, Robert Picardo, Mary Beth McDonough
Votes: 3,468
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