Movies and TvShows featuring "christmas-eve" theme.

After Santa Claus (codename: Red One) is kidnapped, the North Pole's Head of Security must team up with the world's most infamous tracker in a globe-trotting, action-packed mission to save Christmas.

In the 1950s, a seemingly sensible newlywed and her wayward brother-in-law undertake parallel journeys of risk, romance, and self-discovery.

An airport security officer races to outsmart a mysterious traveler forcing him to let a dangerous item slip onto a Christmas Eve flight.

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. On Christmas Eve, NYPD Detective John McClane arrives in Los Angeles, hoping to reconcile with his wife Holly at a party held by her employer, the Nakatomi Corporation. The plaza is seized by German radical Hans Gruber and his team, who take everyone hostage except for McClane. McClane must navigate the building, outsmart the terrorists, and rescue the hostages.

A cranky history teacher named Paul Hunham is forced to stay at a remote prep school over the Christmas holidays. He is accompanied by Angus, a troubled student who always gets into trouble, and Mary, a grieving cook. Despite their differences, they form a bond and help each other realize that they have the power to shape their own futures.

On Christmas Eve, a young boy embarks on a magical adventure to the North Pole on the Polar Express, while learning about friendship, bravery, and the spirit of Christmas. Tom Hanks plays the train conductor of a magical train heading for the North Pole, in addition to five other parts. Based on a storybook written by Chris Van Allsburg, the Christmas story tells of a boy who has reached an age when he begins to have doubts believing in Santa...

Scott Calvin, who is about to turn 65, realizes that he can't be Santa Claus forever. He embarks on a mission to find a replacement Santa while also preparing his family for a new life adventure in a different location than the North Pole.

The Bennett family, on holiday in Thailand, is separated and injured during the 2004 tsunami. Maria and Lucas rescue a young boy named Daniel, while Henry searches for his missing wife and son. Eventually, the family is miraculously reunited and evacuated to Singapore. Despite the devastation, they find hope and solace in their reunion.

The Grinch, a grumpy hermit, lives in solitude on Mount Crumpit. He despises the Christmas season and decides to steal all the decorations and presents from the cheerful residents of Whoville. However, his encounter with a little girl and the kindness he witnesses eventually softens his heart and he learns the true meaning of Christmas.

When the Walkers switch bodies after a cosmic blast at a planetarium, they must navigate through various challenges in their new bodies, including a promotion, college interview, record deal, and soccer tryout.

Michel and Cathy, wed for longer than they can remember, lead a quiet but monotonous life in the mountains. When a bear bursts out in front of Michel’s car, accidentally killing two drug dealers and revealing a €2 million loot in the process, their life takes an unpredictable turn, especially when they decide to cover up the incident and keep the money! But their plan leads them to stumble upon an unexplained trail of dead bodies. More used to being honest than crooked, Michel and Cathy’s clumsy cover-up efforts soon put an interfering inspector hot on their trail.

In Medieval England, after the death of the King, no one can decide who is the rightful heir to the throne. With war threatening to tear the country asunder, a stone and anvil appear from the heavens in London town, with a sword planted firmly in the anvil. Many try to pull the sword, but none can budge it. Out in the woods, Arthur encounters Merlin, a wizard who is expecting him. Merlin becomes Arthur's mentor and teaches him important life lessons. With Arthur's potential revealed, he must face challenges and prove his worth to become the King of England.

Former NYPD officer John McClane must save Dulles International Airport from a group of rogue military operatives who have taken control. With his wife trapped on a plane running out of fuel, McClane allies himself with a janitor to gain access to the airport and fight the terrorists. With explosions, shootouts, and heroic acts, McClane ultimately saves the day and reunites with his wife.

After losing his wife, a widowed man and his son start new lives in Seattle. The son calls a radio talk-show to find his father a new partner. Their story touches the hearts of hundreds of women across the country. One of them, a Baltimore Sun reporter, feels something missing in her own relationship and can't get the widowed man out of her head. She writes a letter and sends it to him, inviting him to meet her on top of the Empire State Building on Valentine's Day. Meanwhile, the widowed man starts dating a coworker, but his son discovers the letter and responds on his father's behalf. The trio eventually meet on the observation deck of the Empire State Building and begin a new chapter of their lives together.

A musical version of Charles Dickens's story of a miserly misanthrope who is taken on a magical journey. The movie follows the spirit of Christmas Present, who wants to prove that people can change, even though he doubts his own transformation. Along the way, he falls for a woman named Kimberly and helps a reprehensible character named Clint Briggs become a better person. The film is filled with song and dance, exploring themes of redemption, human weakness, and the idea that change takes time.

Three Days and a Life is a suspenseful movie that takes place in a snowy Belgian village on Christmas Eve in 1999. It follows the story of a 12-year-old boy who accidentally kills a dog. Fearing the consequences, he tries to hide the truth, but his actions have far-reaching consequences. The film explores themes of guilt, lies, and the dark secrets that can linger in a small community.

The Griswold family's plans for a big family Christmas predictably turn into a big disaster. Clark sets out to have the perfect Griswold family Christmas, but his well-intentioned efforts only result in chaos and mishaps. From accidentally cutting off and taunting truck drivers on the road, to sticking to everything he touches due to excess sap, Clark's comedic attempts at creating the ideal holiday experience fall flat. As the family faces a series of misadventures, including failed attempts at setting up lights and a disastrous Christmas Eve dinner, Clark's determination to salvage the holiday leads to unexpected results. With the arrival of his unpredictable cousin Eddie and an explosive finale involving a radioactive Santa, the Griswold family's Christmas will certainly be one they'll never forget.

A snobbish investor and a wily street con artist find their positions reversed as part of a bet by two callous millionaires. The snobbish investor is fired from his job, his bank accounts are frozen, and he is left homeless and penniless. He seeks help from the street hustler, who is now living his former life of luxury. Together, they plan to take revenge on the millionaires by disrupting their plan to corner the market on frozen orange juice. In the end, they succeed in obtaining a forgery of a secret report, make a huge profit, and leave the millionaires bankrupt.

Chris is determined to win his neighborhood's Christmas decorating contest. He makes a pact with an elf who casts a spell, bringing the 12 Days of Christmas to life and causing chaos in town. Chris and his family must break the spell, battle magical characters, and save Christmas.

Damian Wayne is left alone at home while his father, Batman, goes out to help the Justice League on Christmas Eve. However, Damian stumbles upon a plot in Gotham to steal Christmas and decides to don the superhero persona to save the day.