Christmas movies are a dime a dozen, with more than 150 premiering this holiday season alone.
But some entries in the crowded category have been big enough to become box-office hits in their own right, grossing hundreds of millions of dollars on their way to becoming timeless classics.
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Since the turn of the century alone, seven Christmas movies have grossed more than $200 million at the worldwide box office, with four of those crossing the $300 million threshold.
If you're looking to fill up your holiday movie-watching calendar with the biggest Christmas films out there, look no further.
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These are the 10 highest grossing Christmas movies ever, according to data from Box Office Mojo, as well as where you can stream them.
10. 'The Santa Clause' (1994)
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Worldwide gross: $190.5 million
Where to watch: Streaming on Disney+
9. 'The Holiday' (2006)
Worldwide gross: $205.8 million
Where to watch: Streaming on DirecTV
8. 'Elf' (2003)
Worldwide gross: $225 million
Where to watch: Streaming on HBO Max
7. 'Love Actually' (2003)
Worldwide gross: 245.3 million
Where to watch: Streaming on AMC+
6. 'The Polar Express' (2004)
Worldwide gross: $315.2 million
Where to watch: Streaming on HBO Max
5. 'A Christmas Carol' (2009)
Worldwide gross: $325.2 million
Where to watch: Streaming on Disney+
4. 'Dr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas' (2000)
Worldwide gross: $345.8 million
Where to watch: Streaming on HBO Max, DirecTV
3. 'Home Alone 2: Lost in New York' (1992)
Worldwide gross: $358.9 million
Where to watch: Streaming on Disney+
2. 'Home Alone' (1990)
Worldwide gross: $476.6 million
Where to watch: Streaming on Disney+
1. 'The Grinch' (2018)
Worldwide gross: $512.8 million
Where to watch: Streaming on FX Now, Fubo, DirecTV
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