On the outskirts of Whoville lives a green, revenge-seeking Grinch who plans to ruin Christmas for all of the citizens of the town. A little girl named Cindy Lou Who decides to investigate the Grinch's past and helps him discover the true meaning of Christmas. As the Grinch's heart grows, he returns the stolen presents and joins the town feast, carving the Roast Beast.
A struggling young dancer finds herself drawn in by dark forces when a peculiar, well-connected older couple promise her a shot at fame.
The action takes place in Victorian England in the last quarter of the 19th century. 27-year-old amateur detective Sherlock Holmes becomes a bystander to a crime along with Dr. John Watson, a military doctor who has just returned from the war in Afghanistan. During the investigation, Watson, not yet having an apartment in London, settles with Holmes in Mrs. Hudson's «half board», and then takes part in the affairs of his new friend. Watson gives Holmes boxing lessons. Watson himself is an experienced boxer, able to deal with several opponents with his bare hands. In addition, he is an excellent marksman. Considering Holmes a genius, the doctor decides to tell the whole world about his talent and the mysteries he revealed in his stories, where he often embellishes the events («the true story» of which the series presents). Watson is taught to embellish events by the editor-in-chief of the «Morning Chronicle».
Love Actually is a heartwarming movie that tells the interconnected love stories of eight couples in London during the Christmas season. From an aging rockstar who finds love with his manager to a British Prime Minister who falls for a member of his staff, this film explores the complexities of love and relationships during the holiday season.
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 wealthy doctor in Manhattan, Bill Harford, embarks on a strange and disturbing journey after his wife reveals her sexual fantasies and desires. As he delves into a secret society of masked orgies and dangerous encounters, Bill's marriage and sanity hang by a thread.
Iris and Amanda, two women struggling in their relationships, decide to swap homes for the holidays. While in their new locations, they each meet a man and find love. Along the way, they learn valuable life lessons and discover what truly makes them happy.
Just as Mike is on the heels of closing the biggest deal of his career, he's pulled away from his bachelor life in the big city to a farm in rural Ohio in order to help his recently orphaned nephews find a new home.
Howard Langston, a workaholic father, vows to get his son the popular Turbo Man action figure for Christmas but every store is sold out. He embarks on a chaotic journey all over town, encountering rival dads, counterfeit toy makers, and police run-ins. Along the way, he learns the importance of family and the true meaning of Christmas.
Edward Scissorhands is a heartwarming story about a man-made creation named Edward, who has scissors for hands. Taken in by a suburban family, he discovers friendship, love, and acceptance. Despite initial fear and judgment from the townspeople, Edward's unique skills and compassionate nature win them over. However, when he is falsely accused and attacked, Edward is forced to retreat to his dark mansion. In the end, he is immortalized as a symbol of love and bringer of snow to the once-sterile neighborhood.
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.
The Duke of Death, a young nobleman, is cursed with a special power that causes any living thing he touches to instantly die. Despite this curse, he falls in love with his maid, Alice, who is determined to find a way to break the curse and be with him. Together, they navigate the challenges of forbidden love, supernatural powers, and the complexities of their own feelings.
Scott Calvin accidentally causes Santa to fall off his roof, leading him to take over as Santa Claus and save Christmas.
When their daughter leaves for the holidays, Luther and Nora Krank decide to skip Christmas and take a cruise instead. However, the decision causes uproar among their neighbors who are used to the Kranks' extravagant Christmas celebrations. As the Kranks face pressure to conform and rejoin the festivities, they find themselves in hilarious and chaotic situations.
A miserable conman and his partner pose as Santa and his Little Helper to rob department stores on Christmas Eve. But they run into problems when the conman befriends a troubled kid. Willie and Marcus are professional heist men who use the Santa Claus routine as a cover to rob malls. Willie is an alcoholic and sex addict, struggling to perform the Santa routine. When they are hired at a mall in Phoenix, Willie's vulgar remarks catch the attention of the mall manager and security chief. Willie forms a bond with a naive and overweight boy named Thurman, who believes he is Santa. As Willie spends more time with Thurman, he starts to care for him and takes residence in his house. However, their plan to rob the mall is jeopardized when Marcus disapproves of Willie's actions and the mall security investigates. With a series of events, including encounters with bullies, a murder, and a police chase, Willie's life takes unexpected turns. In the end, Willie realizes the value of friendship and 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.
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 Christmas Carol follows the story of Ebenezer Scrooge, a stingy and miserly money-lender who despises the festive season. On Christmas Eve, he is visited by three ghosts who show him his past, present, and future, leading him to ultimately change his ways and find the true meaning of Christmas.
After the death of his father, a young boy named Charlie misses him dearly. One winter, a magic harmonica brings his dad back to life as a snowman named Jack Frost. As Jack spends time with Charlie, they bond and rediscover the joys of family, love, and the magic of Christmas.
Scott Calvin, also known as Santa Claus, has to find a wife before Christmas or he will stop being Santa Claus. Along the way, he deals with a clone of himself, a teenage son who is on the naughty list, and a love interest who is a teacher at his son's school. With the help of his loyal elves, Scott races against time to save Christmas and find love.