Sort by Popularity - Most Popular Movies and TV Shows tagged with keyword "character-says-merry-christmas"

1. The Mauritanian (2021)

R | 129 min | Biography, Crime, Drama

Mohamedou Ould Slahi fights for freedom after being detained and imprisoned without charge by the U.S. Government for years.

Director: Kevin Macdonald | Stars: Tahar Rahim, Nouhe Hamady Bari, Saadna Hamoud, Mohamed Yeslem Mousse

Votes: 61,984

2. 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: 99,319 | Gross: $50.06M

3. The Family Stone (2005)

PG-13 | 103 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance

An uptight, liberal businesswoman accompanies her boyfriend to his eccentric and outgoing family's annual Christmas celebration and finds that she's a fish out of water in their free-spirited way of life.

Director: Thomas Bezucha | Stars: Dermot Mulroney, Sarah Jessica Parker, Claire Danes, Diane Keaton

Votes: 75,291 | Gross: $60.06M

4. The Sure Thing (1985)

PG-13 | 95 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance

Walter Gibson is a university freshman going through a dry spell. His old buddy arranges a "sure thing" for him in California. Gibson and his classmate Allison then take a long road trip out to Cali, and both foil each other's plans.

Director: Rob Reiner | Stars: John Cusack, Daphne Zuniga, Anthony Edwards, Boyd Gaines

Votes: 22,206 | Gross: $18.14M

5. Fitzwilly (1967)

Not Rated | 102 min | Comedy, Romance

A butler and the staff of an eccentric aged philanthropist whose family wealth is exhausted engage in larceny and crimes to maintain her lifestyle and provide funds for her charitable activities.

Director: Delbert Mann | Stars: Dick Van Dyke, Barbara Feldon, John McGiver, Edith Evans

Votes: 2,049

6. The Ref (1994)

R | 97 min | Comedy, Crime, Drama

A cat burglar is forced to take a bickering, dysfunctional family hostage on Christmas Eve.

Director: Ted Demme | Stars: Denis Leary, Judy Davis, Kevin Spacey, Robert J. Steinmiller Jr.

Votes: 26,567 | Gross: $11.44M

7. The Retaliators (2021)

95 min | Horror, Thriller

An upstanding pastor uncovers a dark and twisted underworld as he searches for answers surrounding his daughter's brutal murder.

Directors: Samuel Gonzalez Jr., Bridget Smith | Stars: Michael Lombardi, Marc Menchaca, Joseph Gatt, Jacoby Shaddix

Votes: 2,236

8. A Merry Scottish Christmas (2023 TV Movie)

TV-G | 84 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance

Follows estranged siblings Lindsay and Brad as they travel to Scotland at Christmas to reunite with their mother Jo.

Director: Dustin Rikert | Stars: Lacey Chabert, Scott Wolf, James Robinson, Kellie Blaise

Votes: 1,822

9. A Recipe for Seduction (2020 TV Short)

TV-PG | 15 min | Short, Drama, Romance

Colonel Harland Sanders has a steamy (and savory?) love affair with a young heiress who must choose between her young chef with a dream of fried chicken glory and a wealthy, duplicitous suitor handpicked by her mother.

Directors: Eric Eckelman, Armand Prisco, Natalie Prisco | Stars: Mario Lopez, Justene Alpert, Tessa Munro, Chad Doreck

Votes: 506

10. Grumpy Cat's Worst Christmas Ever (2014 TV Movie)

G | 87 min | Action, Adventure, Comedy

Grumpy Cat is an Internet meme sensation with over 6 million Facebook friends, who has graced the cover of New York Magazine, is the spokescat for Friskies, appeared on American Idol and the MTV Movie Awards.

Director: Tim Hill | Stars: Grumpy Cat, Megan Charpentier, Daniel Roebuck, Russell Peters

Votes: 2,666

11. The Fulfillment of Mary Gray (1989 TV Movie)

PG-13 | 100 min | Drama

Couple wants a baby but husband cannot produce one. Husband calls in his brother, hoping his brother will oblige and his wife will agree. He takes a trip to allow them to get to know each other. Will all turn out as hoped?

Director: Piers Haggard | Stars: Cheryl Ladd, Ted Levine, Lewis Smith, Sheila Kelley

Votes: 127

12. Dondi (1961)

Not Rated | 99 min | Comedy, Drama, Family

Six American GIs stationed in Italy befriend an orphaned boy, but the soldiers remain unaware that the lad has stowed away with them when they return to the U.S.

Director: Albert Zugsmith | Stars: David Janssen, Patti Page, Walter Winchell, Mickey Shaughnessy

Votes: 322

13. The Man in the Santa Claus Suit (1979 TV Movie)

TV-G | 104 min | Drama

The mysterious owner of a costume shop rents a Santa Claus suit to three very different men: a math teacher trying to get the nerve to propose, a homeless restaurateur trying to hide from ... See full summary »

Director: Corey Allen | Stars: Fred Astaire, Gary Burghoff, John Byner, Bert Convy

Votes: 352

14. Big Business (1929)

19 min | Short, Comedy, Family

Ollie and Stanley are two Christmas Tree sales reps who get into one of their usual mutual-destruction fights with a disgruntled homeowner.

Directors: James W. Horne, Leo McCarey | Stars: Stan Laurel, Oliver Hardy, James Finlayson, Charlie Hall

Votes: 3,398

15. Not Quite Dead Yet (2020)

93 min | Comedy

A pharmaceutical CEO who is pondering thefts and irregularities at his company drinks a drug that temporary suppresses his signs and gives him a deathlike state for a couple of days. ... See full summary »

Director: Shinji Hamasaki | Stars: Suzu Hirose, Ryô Yoshizawa, Lily Franky, Yukiyoshi Ozawa

Votes: 547

16. Navidad (2009)

99 min | Drama, Romance

A young couple are shocked to find a teen runaway collapsed in their abandoned rural home. Unable to leave her alone, they allow her to join them on a strange night as they recover a few ... See full summary »

Director: Sebastián Lelio | Stars: Manuela Martelli, Diego Ruiz, Alicia Rodríguez

Votes: 296

17. The Christmas Carol (1949 TV Movie)

Not Rated | 25 min | Drama, Fantasy

Dickens' classic tale of Ebenezer Scrooge and three Christmas Ghosts that change his perception of life. Narrated by Vincent Price.

Director: Arthur Pierson | Stars: Vincent Price, Taylor Holmes, Patrick Whyte, Robert Clarke

Votes: 441

18. The Reckoning (1932)

63 min | Crime, Drama

Two young lovers caught up in the underworld decide to get out and go straight, but a gang leader has other plans for them.

Director: Harry L. Fraser | Stars: Sally Blane, James Murray, Edmund Breese, Bryant Washburn

Votes: 68

19. The Badly Animated Marvel Christmas Carol (2014 Video)

TV-14 | 61 min | Animation

The Daily Bugle's all-star publisher, J Jonah Jameson, is visited by four spirits on Christmas Eve in an attempt to get him to change his selfish ways. If they don't succeed, the future of planet Earth is doomed.

Director: Vaughn Smith | Stars: Cole Smith, Addison Smith, Vaughn Smith, Derek Hendercrazy Henderson

Votes: 10

20. Rifftrax: A Christmas Carol (2018 Video)

Short, Comedy

Mike, Bill and Kevin crack wise at this bizarre adaptation of Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol S told by the maniacs at Coronet Films

Stars: Michael J. Nelson, Bill Corbett, Kevin Murphy

Votes: 23

21. Beast (III) (2021)

11 min | Short, Drama

It's Christmas Eve, Martin drives customers in his VTC, suddenly, without warning, his body begins to make uncontrolled movements.

Director: Benjamin Nicolas | Stars: Christian Cardin, Lyly Kim Morin, James Viveiros

Votes: 14

22. Under the Mistletoe (2012 Video)

12 min | Short, Comedy, Romance

All that Holly wants is to get her crush under the mistletoe at the office Christmas party, but a few unexpected obstacles come her way.

Director: Toni Francis | Stars: Vanessa Orford, Nick Stojanovic, Sima Sepehri, Michael Lake

Votes: 9

23. There Ain't No Santa Claus (1926)

22 min | Short, Comedy

Charley has several dilemmas facing him at Christmas, all posed by his greedy, heartless landlord Noah and his family. He wants to get an expensive wristwatch for his wife, but his landlord... See full summary »

Director: James Parrott | Stars: Charley Chase, Eugenia Gilbert, Noah Young, Kay Deslys

Votes: 53

24. All in the Family (1971–1979)
Episode: Edith's Christmas Story (1973)

TV-PG | 25 min | Comedy, Drama

On Christmas Day, Edith tells Gloria that she has found a lump in her breast and worries that she may have cancer.

Director: John Rich | Stars: Carroll O'Connor, Jean Stapleton, Rob Reiner, Sally Struthers

Votes: 218

25. The Beverly Hillbillies (1962–1971)
Episode: Christmas in Hooterville (1968)

TV-G | 30 min | Comedy, Family

The Clampetts return to Hooterville to celebrate Christmas. Mr. Drysdale, convinced that Mr. Clampett intends to move all of his money to Mr. Drucker's bank, drives to Hooterville to stop him.

Director: Ralph Levy | Stars: Buddy Ebsen, Irene Ryan, Donna Douglas, Max Baer Jr.

Votes: 96

26. Dennis the Menace (1959–1963)
Episode: The Christmas Story (1959)

TV-G | 25 min | Comedy, Family

It's Christmas time and Dennis is going around the house looking for his presents. Henry and Alice think they have the perfect place to hide them, The Wilson's house in Mr. Wilson's closet ... See full summary »

Director: Don Taylor | Stars: Jay North, Herbert Anderson, Gloria Henry, Joseph Kearns

Votes: 69

27. Friends (1994–2004)
Episode: The One with Phoebe's Dad (1995)

TV-PG | 22 min | Comedy, Romance

Phoebe tracks down her father, but isn't sure whether she should meet him.

Director: Kevin Bright | Stars: Jennifer Aniston, Courteney Cox, Lisa Kudrow, Matt LeBlanc

Votes: 5,530

28. Hart to Hart (1979–1984)
Episode: 'Tis the Season to Be Murdered (1980)

TV-PG | 60 min | Action, Adventure, Crime

Jennifer and Jonathan go undercover to identify a toy plan thief who has become a murderer.

Director: Earl Bellamy | Stars: Robert Wagner, Stefanie Powers, Lionel Stander, Kenneth Kimmins

Votes: 138

29. Petticoat Junction (1963–1970)
Episode: Cannonball Christmas (1963)

TV-PG | 26 min | Comedy

The Bradleys, Sam Drucker, Herby, Charlie and Floyd are decorating the Cannonball for it's annual Christmas Eve trip of caroling, gift-giving and merriment around the valley, but Homer ... See full summary »

Director: Guy Scarpitta | Stars: Bea Benaderet, Edgar Buchanan, Jeannine Riley, Pat Woodell

Votes: 113

30. Fredric March Presents Tales from Dickens (1959– )
Episode: A Christmas Carol (1959)

25 min | Drama

Basil Rathbone stars as Ebenezer Scrooge in a short television Christmas Carol performance. Spare, but elementally complete, its host, Fredric March, provides connecting narratives between the scenes.

Directors: Ross MacKenzie, Neil McGuire | Stars: Fredric March, Basil Rathbone, Alexander Gauge, Michael McCarthy

Votes: 72

31. WKRP in Cincinnati (1978–1982)
Episode: Bah, Humbug (1980)

TV-PG | 24 min | Comedy

Mr Carlson eats one of Johnny's special brownies and falls asleep at the station. He has a Christmas Carol dream about being a Scrooge for not giving the radio staff a Christmas bonus.

Director: Rod Daniel | Stars: Gary Sandy, Gordon Jump, Loni Anderson, Richard Sanders

Votes: 145

32. WKRP in Cincinnati (1978–1982)
Episode: Jennifer's Home for Christmas (1979)

TV-PG | 25 min | Comedy

Christmas is coming up and everyone at the station is anxious to leave and start their holiday plans...everyone, except for Jennifer. Jennifer seems as if she has no holiday plans and is ... See full summary »

Director: Rod Daniel | Stars: Gary Sandy, Gordon Jump, Loni Anderson, Richard Sanders

Votes: 163

33. The X-Files (1993–2018)
Episode: How the Ghosts Stole Christmas (1998)

TV-14 | 44 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery

On Christmas Eve, Mulder and Scully find themselves trapped in a haunted house with two ghosts who are determined to prove just how lonely the holiday can be.

Director: Chris Carter | Stars: David Duchovny, Gillian Anderson, Lily Tomlin, Edward Asner

Votes: 4,481

34. Shelley (1979–1983)
Episode: Christmas with Shelley (1980)

Comedy

With their baby not long due, Shelley, Fran and Mrs H enjoy one final Christmas dinner before the patter of tiny feet comes into their lives. They're not short of visitors either to add to ... See full summary »

Director: Anthony Parker | Stars: Hywel Bennett, Belinda Sinclair, Josephine Tewson, Madoline Thomas

Votes: 17

35. 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: 6,478

36. Les petits papiers de Noël (1975–1984)
Episode: Domfront (1984)

25 min | Short, Music, Talk-Show

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Director: Henri Carrier | Stars: Marc Menant, Jean-Pierre Descombes, André Rocton, Marie-Paule Belle

37. The Moodys (2019–2021)
Episode: Episode #1.4 (2019)

TV-14 | 22 min | Comedy

Sean Jr. finally agrees to join Sean Sr.'s Moody Heating and AC business, but trouble ensues when a rival company infringes on their territory.

Directors: Bob Fisher, Rob Greenberg | Stars: Denis Leary, Elizabeth Perkins, François Arnaud, Chelsea Frei

Votes: 95

38. Big Hero 6: The Series (2017–2021)
Episode: The Present (2019)

TV-Y7 | 22 min | Animation, Action, Adventure

When Hiro finds a wrapped present in the closet, he assumes it's from Aunt Cass and takes it in order to figure out what it is. However, after a mix-up, the present becomes lost and Hiro enlists the Big Hero 6 team to track it down.

Directors: Stephen Heneveld, Ben Juwono | Stars: Scott Adsit, Ryan Potter, Brooks Wheelan, Jamie Chung

Votes: 59

39. AEW Dark: Elevation (2021–2023)
Episode: AEW Dark: Elevation #10 (2021)

148 min | Action, Sport

Hikaru Shida will making an appearance to get in the face of Dr. Britt Baker DMD, QT Marshall and Anthony Ogogo was responding to Cody Rhodes, as well as an various feuds rumbling onward and upward.

Stars: Alex Abrahantes, Adrian Alanis, Schuyler Andrews, Britt Baker

Votes: 12

40. Fantasy Island (2021–2023)
Episode: Welcome to the Snow Globe: Part Two (2021)

TV-14 | Adventure, Drama, Fantasy

A businesswoman's fantasy of a perfect Christmas and to meet "Mr. Right" tests Roarke in unexpected ways. Meanwhile, Mr. Jones faces his past, while a new Secret Santa tradition has Ruby and Javier looking to the future.

Director: Jude Weng | Stars: Roselyn Sanchez, Kiara Barnes, Lindsey Kraft, Eddie Cahill

Votes: 147

41. My Cousin Rachel (1983– )
Episode: Episode #1.2 (1983)

Mystery, Romance, Drama

After Cousin Rachel's unexpected visit to the Ashley estate, Philip's initial hostility starts to fade, and he becomes increasingly fond of her. He grants her a generous allowance from the estate and urges her to stay permanently.

Director: Brian Farnham | Stars: Geraldine Chaplin, Christopher Guard, John Bryans, Jamie Cresswell

42. Nolly (2023)
Episode: Episode #1.3 (2023)

46 min | Biography, Drama

Nolly tries to get used to her new life after being sacked from Crossroads.

Director: Peter Hoar | Stars: Helena Bonham Carter, Con O'Neill, Augustus Prew, Matthew Crosby

Votes: 180

43. Chucky (2021– )
Episode: Chucky Actually (2022)

TV-MA | 51 min | Comedy, Drama, Horror

Back in Hackensack for the holidays, the 3 Amigos receive a special gift; Tiffany plots her escape.

Director: Jeff Renfroe | Stars: Zackary Arthur, Bjorgvin Arnarson, Alyvia Alyn Lind, Brad Dourif

Votes: 971

44. The Last Drive-In with Joe Bob Briggs (2018– )
Episode: Joe Bob's Ghoultide Get-Together: A Christmas Horror Story (2022)

Not Rated | 174 min | Comedy, Fantasy, Horror

Not even Santa Claus is safe from the evil that descends on a small town that is suddenly plagued with malevolent spirits, zombie elves and Krampus.

Stars: John Bloom, Diana Prince, Yuki Nakamura, Jimmy Adamson

Votes: 41

45. Saturday Night Live (1975– )
Episode: Adam Driver/Olivia Rodrigo (2023)

TV-14 | 67 min | Comedy, Music

Host Adam Driver; Olivia Rodrigo performs.

Stars: Michael Che, Mikey Day, Andrew Dismukes, Chloe Fineman

Votes: 383

46. The Affair (2014–2019)
Episode: Episode #1.9 (2014)

TV-MA | 60 min | Drama

A revelation about their daughter Whitney makes Noah and Helen realize their troubled marriage is directly affecting their children. Bending under remorse, Alison spirals towards a reckoning.

Director: Jeffrey Reiner | Stars: Dominic West, Ruth Wilson, Maura Tierney, Joshua Jackson

Votes: 945

47. Quand c'est bon, il n'y a pas meilleur! (1987–1990)
Episode: Truffes au chocolat et chocolat chaud (1989)

15 min | Short, Talk-Show

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Director: Daniel Perverie | Stars: François Roboth, Jean-Paul Hévin

48. WWF Superstars (1986–2001)
Episode: Episode #4.51 (1989)

Action, Sport

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Stars: Roger Barnes, Warren Bianchi, Allen Coage, Brian Costello

49. Merry Happy Whatever (2019)
Episode: Happy Mall-idays (2019)

TV-PG | 25 min | Comedy

The Quinns venture to the mall one last time before Christmas.

Director: Pamela Fryman | Stars: Dennis Quaid, Bridgit Mendler, Brent Morin, Ashley Tisdale

Votes: 197

50. Merry Happy Whatever (2019)
Episode: Merry Ex-Mas (2019)

TV-PG | 27 min | Comedy

On Christmas Day, Emmy eagerly awaits Matt's proposal, Don makes another misstep with Nancy, and Kayla rethinks her decision about her marriage.

Director: Betsy Thomas | Stars: Dennis Quaid, Bridgit Mendler, Brent Morin, Ashley Tisdale

Votes: 181