Every year I look forward to sitting down and watching a good Christmas movie. From the classics to the new classics, I love them all. Here are the Top Ten Christmas Screenplays in no particular order. Do you think we’re missing a script? Let us know by providing the link in the comment section.
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(NOTE: For educational and research purposes only).
IT’S A WONDERFUL LIFE
Screenplay by Frances Goodrich, Albert Hackett, Frank Capra, and Jo Swerling- Read the script!
DIE HARD
Screenplay by Steven E. de Souza – Read the script!
NATIONAL LAMPOON’S CHRISTMAS VACATION
Screenplay by John Hughes – Read the script!
HOME ALONE
Screenplay by John Hughes – Read the script!
HOME ALONE 2: LOST IN NEW YORK
Screenplay by John Hughes – Read the script!
BAD SANTA
Screenplay by Glenn Ficarra and John Requa – Read the script!
A CHRISTMAS STORY
Screenplay by Jean Shepherd, Leigh Brown, and Bob Clark – Read the script!
ELF
Screenplay by David Berenbaum – Read the script!
NIGHTMARE BEFORE CHRISTMAS
Screenplay by Caroline Thompson – Read the script!
THE HOLIDAY
Screenplay by Nancy Meyers – Read the script!
BONUS X-MAS SCREENPLAYS:
THE FAMILY MAN
Screenplay by David Diamond, David Weissman – Read the script!
STAR WARS HOLIDAY SPECIAL
Screenplay by Rod Warren, Bruce Vilanch, Pat Proft, Leonard Ripps, and Mitzie Welch – Read the script!